Best RAID setup for gaming + backup

[Skute]

Hi, I have a lot of files on my PC that I would like backing up, and even with DVD it's a pain in the backside copying back and forth. So, I'm thinking about upgrading to RAID in my next PC, but as I play a lot of games, I'm concerned about read speeds etc.

After reading up a bit on RAID I think that RAID 1 might be the best choice (I was originally opting for RAID 5). Can anyone make any recommendations?

Thanks,

 

[Skute]

How long do your backups take? I was a bit concerned that my PC would be unusable for 2 hours every night while it backed up...

 

[Skute]

The other concern I have with RAID is that if the RAID controller dies, I have to get another controller before I can read any info from my discs. Which means if I have onboard RAID, having to purchase the exact same motherboard, which 1 or 2 years down the line can often be next to impossible!

So I think the spare HDD / backup procedure is going to win the day over RAID for me. Just need to find some good backup software now!

Thanks