Hello fellow techies,
First I want to say i did some forum browsing and reading regarding raid already but i need more specific help.
Let me give you a quick overview of my basic system specs currently.
-Windows 7 Ultimate X64
-asus p5q pro
-Core2quad q9400 @ 2.8ghz
-bfg gtx 260 OC
-xfx 9600GSO 768mb dedicated physx
-4gb (soon 8gb) gskill ddr2 1066 pc2 8500 6.6.6.18
-2x 500gb SATA Seagate Barracuda
-(Spare 1TB Seagate Barracuda)
Im currently Using AHCI with my ICH10R chipset for storage config.
I have always got dreadfully slow data transfer speed approx 10-17mbps.
This pc is mainly for gaming and internet browsing. I have been doing some reading and decided I want to set up a raid 0 array.
I would like to utilize both 500gb and the 1TB barracudas.
I already have my OS installed on one of the 500gb drives. Id like to switch to 3 drive raid 0 without reinstalling windows if possible. Im very good with computers but this is my 1st time using raid.
What is the best way for me to go about setting up this raid array. My idea was to transfer my main drive partition to the 1TB and then set up the 2x 500gb in raid 0
If I do this would i be able to transfer the data back from the 1tb to the 500gb raid setup?
Im a newb when it comes to raid and I have scanned the forum and web but couldnt find a answer for my exact situation.
Also should i stick with the 6x sata ports for the raid or use the 2 silicon image ports for the 500gb drives and enable drive expert?
Thanks in advance for help
PS. When i run the windows experience test. Disk data transfer rate is currently my lowest score @ 5.9
The rest of the catagories are 7.1+
First I want to say i did some forum browsing and reading regarding raid already but i need more specific help.
Let me give you a quick overview of my basic system specs currently.
-Windows 7 Ultimate X64
-asus p5q pro
-Core2quad q9400 @ 2.8ghz
-bfg gtx 260 OC
-xfx 9600GSO 768mb dedicated physx
-4gb (soon 8gb) gskill ddr2 1066 pc2 8500 6.6.6.18
-2x 500gb SATA Seagate Barracuda
-(Spare 1TB Seagate Barracuda)
Im currently Using AHCI with my ICH10R chipset for storage config.
I have always got dreadfully slow data transfer speed approx 10-17mbps.
This pc is mainly for gaming and internet browsing. I have been doing some reading and decided I want to set up a raid 0 array.
I would like to utilize both 500gb and the 1TB barracudas.
I already have my OS installed on one of the 500gb drives. Id like to switch to 3 drive raid 0 without reinstalling windows if possible. Im very good with computers but this is my 1st time using raid.
What is the best way for me to go about setting up this raid array. My idea was to transfer my main drive partition to the 1TB and then set up the 2x 500gb in raid 0
If I do this would i be able to transfer the data back from the 1tb to the 500gb raid setup?
Im a newb when it comes to raid and I have scanned the forum and web but couldnt find a answer for my exact situation.
Also should i stick with the 6x sata ports for the raid or use the 2 silicon image ports for the 500gb drives and enable drive expert?
Thanks in advance for help
PS. When i run the windows experience test. Disk data transfer rate is currently my lowest score @ 5.9
The rest of the catagories are 7.1+