How to RAID?! i have no clue :(

[torN]

Hey guys, I've finally got my dream computer ages ago and everything has been excellent. However im a massive gamer and games nowadays take 1gb to 6gb!

about a week back i noticed that my 120GB WD SATAII drive was getting pretty full and decided it was time to buy another drive. I've bought a WD 160gb SATAII from OcUK and looking to get it running with my 120gb.

However, im really uncertain on how to set up RAID. I understand that raid 0 is fast? And raid 1 is safe? is that right?

I think RAID 0 may be best for me but im unsure. Can you guys help me out with me decision and setup?

thanks

 

[torN]

Well, you stuffed right from the start. For RAID 0, you need 2 drives that are identical in size (ideally the same model). You can use RAID 1 though, with the second drive as a backup to the first, but your useable diskspace will still be 120GB.

You're right though that RAID 0 is 'fast' and Raid 1 is 'safe'.

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[torN]

oops sorry.

Ok, so do i have to RAID. Can i not put the new drive in and just use it as storage?