how many of you use RAID on your personal primary computer?

[BlahBlahYouToo]

just wondering how common it is in the consumer world, as compared to enterprise/server world.

only count your primary pc, not your home server.

personally, i am not due to added cost but would like to.

 

[Big Lar]

I've been running RAID0 for at Least 3 years, all SCSI but never had a problem.

Larry

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
just wondering how common it is in the consumer world, as compared to enterprise/server world.

I wouldn't consider the AnandTech forums as typical of the "consumer world".
We're in a world of our own. :laugh:

 

[JDMnAR1]

I am, but think I am going to have to quit due to cooling (or lack of) issues. My 5 drive, dual container array (2x36GB RAID 1 + 3x146GB RAID 5) solution generates more heat than I can dissipate in the current case.

 

[dguy6789]

I'm running a simple raid 0 array.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
I am, but think I am going to have to quit due to cooling (or lack of) issues. My 5 drive, dual container array (2x36GB RAID 1 + 3x146GB RAID 5) solution generates more heat than I can dissipate in the current case.

quitter!

buy a box fan and open the side panel!

 

[RebateMonger]

I used to use RAID 1 on "important" desktop PCs, but with easy automated image-based backup programs available, it's much easier and cheaper to just make full system backups across the network.

 

[corkyg]

I use a RAID 1 array for all data files. That is then backed up on two external drives, and a second PC.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
just wondering how common it is in the consumer world, as compared to enterprise/server world.

I wouldn't consider the AnandTech forums as typical of the "consumer world".
We're in a world of our own. :laugh:

ok, i meant to say computer enthusiasts.
and from the looks of it, not many people are running raid.

 

[imported_wired247]

Raid5 here. I like the blend of performance and fault tolerance.

 

[0roo0roo]

not so good for desktop
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=2101
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=2969

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I've used RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6. Not currently using any. I'm guessing that is "raid other"?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
I've used RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6. Not currently using any. I'm guessing that is "raid other"?

i'd say no raid since you're not currently using it on your primary pc.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
I've used RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6. Not currently using any. I'm guessing that is "raid other"?

i'd say no raid since you're not currently using it on your primary pc.

Hmmm. I'm not right now, but only because I haven't had the time or money to pull the Areca 1220 from my WHS box and put it on my gaming rig. Else I'd be running RAID 0 and RAID 5 right now.