Help - Trying to install NV Raid 0 across two new WD 74 GIG Raptor's - then the wheels come off.
Raid 0 sets up after post OK but install of WinXP only shows 74 gig not 140+ ??
So frustrated I moved over to the Sicontroller - yes - went through Bios turned off NV on Si - it gets to windows and...
Thanks Gunnman!!
I see in your beast you're using the A8NSLIDeluxe, so as I am starting with 2 X Raptor (still debating RAID 0 or 1) which onboard Raid controller should I use? Is there a difference between the NVidia and the Silicon Image - performance wise.
The MB has 8 SATA plugs, just...
Early questions are;
1. Which MB raid setup should I use with the 2 X Raptors the NVidia or the Silicon Image Raid. Both are MB present.
2. The CM stacker case I have 2 X 110 case fans, 1 X 80 top case fan, & cross flow fan, plus the Zalman has the huge 100 CPU fan. The case fans are all...
Oasis, What's your problem.
Firstly, I don't recall asking anybody for their purchasing advice.
What I did ask for was some setup / config. advice.
Very little of which has been forthcoming - only a rant of insults at my choices.
Thought this was a forum not a blog.
Read the Raid article - looks like Raid 1 is the logical choiceat this point.
Realize I've now lost 1/2 my storage.
I'll be looking for the big 300gb+ storage drive sooner than later.
Guys - The hardware is already in the basement.
Chose the 600GT card based on reviews - seems like a strong middle of the road card, figured I would wait awhile for the 68oo stuff to come down in price, plus my gaming is really limited 5% of time spent, that may or may not change over time...
OK - All you guru's. Looking for help / advice / tips on installation, setup, configuration, etc.....
Did my research hope I've picked a great mix of components.
This is my first time building a system.
Early questions are;
1. Which MB raid setup should I use with the 2 X Raptors the...
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