Video Editing/Gaming HDD Configuration

[wired4speed]

I currently have 2 1TB WD Caviar Black drives.

I just ordered 2 more from Newegg.

I want to set up my PC in the best performance/backup config.

What would be best?

I'm currently using one of these drives for my OS and another for storage.

Running Win7.

I will be using Adobe Premiere CS4.

Raid? 10? or 0 + 1?

I just don't know. I hate to lose 2TB of capacity but I want good protection.

What would you guys do?

Thanks so much.

Wayne

 

[r_manic]

Well, since you plan to edit videos (professionally I assume, since you're spending good money), go RAID 0. It provides the best read and write speed, crucial to properly editing videos. I'd do that, then invest in a good backup solution for use regularly.

Whatever you decide to do, keep your OS drive separate, and not part of the RAID array, as a concession to reliability. In case the array fails, you'll still be able to boot up.