Can I RAID right now and keep my data?

[RyuRobD]

I'm curious. As you can see in my sig, I've got 2 75 GB Western Digital Drives. They're the exact same Hard Drives, but I didn't RAID them off the bat. I'm curious, can I do it now while still keeping all my data? Also, due to stupid reasons, I didn't use any thermal paste on my p4 cooler. I can't seem to get it loose. My assumption is that the thermal tape has fused with the processor. Is there any way I can get it off without damaging my processor? If not, how much can I OC my computer with the stock cooler and tape? Thx for any replies

 

[Lonyo]

You should be able to get a little extra out of the processor, and you should be able to remove the HS without all that much difficulty. Maybe you could try a thin blade. The P4 has a heatspreader, so you *shouldn't* pose to much risk to the core. Don't do it cos I said so, it might be a really stupid idea.

I believe there is a program that allows you to RAID-0 (stripe) and transfer the data, but you'll have to wait for someone else to confirm/link/tell me I'm talking crap.

 

[DaFinn]

With sw based onboard RAID, you cannot build a RAID-0 config with your current drives without losing all data. I suggest you make an image to some other disc, build the RAID and move the image to the RAID array. Or, just take backups and do a clean install.

I know some high-end hardware based RAID cards allow you to build arrays without losing your data, but thats not the case here...


-DaFinn

 

[RyuRobD]

What do other people think?
Bump

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

I suggest you make an image to some other disc, build the RAID and move the image to the RAID array.

I agree..

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: GonzoDaGr8

I suggest you make an image to some other disc, build the RAID and move the image to the RAID array.

I agree..

Again

 

[bocamojo]

I'd have to agree with the others on this. Since Raid 0 is striping across multiple disks, it seems obvious that the initial raid 0 operation would overwrite the drives to configure the striping.

Also, on the OC'ing, I would normally recommend most P4 owners to OC, but I don't feel too good about thermal tape, so I wouldn't do it too much if I were you. Run something like MBM (motherboard monitor), and make sure your temps are reasonable (under 48C would be reasonable to me).