Will Running Raid Speed Up My System?

nate247

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Its probably something obvious to most of you guys here, but I am absolutely clueless when it comes to Raid as it is something I have never ventured in to.

I have 2 x 1TB Samsung HD103UJ and was thinking of putting them in a Raid configuration (not sure which) in order to give me a speed increase on my PC. I'd probably then buy a further two to run as backup drives.

I guess my questions are will it actually benefit me in real world everyday tasks? Will my PC feel snappier? And completely blowing all things out the water, what would happen if I bought 2 x WD Velociraptors from Overclockers and ran those in a Raid configuration? Will my PC fly along or is it really something that is this whole idea of mine just looked upon as being of little benefit overall (i.e Raid).

Would appreciate any advice any of you can offer.

Many thanks
Nathan :D
 
Thanks for the quick response phill0i...

So the way I understand that is if I am moving files about, there will be an increase in speed. In terms of running the OS and things feeling much different, its doubtful my idea will yield much in terms of results?

Sorry to speak in laymen's terms, but despite the fact I have built a couple of PC's in the past and class myself as tech minded. I am completely lost when it comes to Raid :( lol
 
Thanks for clarifying phill0i... appreciate the info so far guys.

Also thanks to HazardO and user1453...

I did think about perhaps an SSD to run the OS from and then run the two Samsung HD's in some sort of Raid backup config.

Are things really that much quicker with either Raid or SSD's though as I have been reading a ton of info on the net (I always try and look first before hassling people on forums) but there are so many conflicting benchmarks, I thought if anyone would know and give me some honest feedback it would be you guys.

If the speed difference's are minimal in comparison to cost, then I might leave it for now. Just have that addiction for more speed at the minute which is a bug caught by many of us enthusiasts I think :) lol
 
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Thanks so much guys... you have been mega helpful and really enabled me to see the wood from the tree's here.

Thanks for the advice thus far and (if you don't mind) could I just push my luck a little further and ask what (in your opinion's) are the best SSD's that I should consider.

Also, really silly question but as they are so small, would I need a 3.5 adapter or just bung it anywhere in my PC case?

I understand budget would shape your recomendations but I really don't know what the sweet spot is in terms of price & performance. From what I have read some of the newer and cheaper SSD's have some really great performance now in comparison to the uber expensive stuff... :confused:
 
Thats awesome mate. Thanks to all for the advice, you have been a huge help and will take a look now on Overclockers to see what they list that you have recommended...

Thanks again guys...

All the best
Nathan
 
miniyazz said:
Hope you're happy with whatever you get, nate247.
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Thanks buddy, I have been chuffed to bits with all of your help and can't believe what a great forum this is and why i'd left it this long to join...

Still deciding on the best SSD at the minute. Prob looking for a bargain that will never come so gonna take the plunge on one of three Monday I think :)

Thanks again guys :D
 
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