TheReaper Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Hey, I assume the hardware RAID setup is better? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Yep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Yes, hardware is much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaper Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaper Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Ok, new question, on my 2 new 80gb drives (Western Digital WD800JD Caviar SE) the jumper settings say: Master or slave no jumper required, Jumpered pins 5+6 enable SATA 150mb/s only operation. So is it better for performance speed in RAID 0 to leave the jumper off or put it on pins 5+6? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxHellxRaizerxX Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) You do not need a jumper for this. The 5+6 is to make the drive compatible with older SATA controllers that are 1.5Gb/s instead of 3Gb/s. Edited July 24, 2009 by XxHellxRaizerxX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaper Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Ok excellent, thanks XxHellxRaizerxX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Actually it depends on the hardware card. What some people consider a hardware raid card, sometimes doesn't have it's own processor, or cache, and can end up doing worse than some on board (software type) options. If you're going to get a card make sure you do some research. Most of them I've seen under ~$200 usd will perform the same as alot of on board (software) options. If you already have a card or are interested in one, tell us which one it is! Edited July 24, 2009 by Fight Game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I've found PCIe RAID (even host-based, powered by the CPU) to be invaluable for migrating arrays from one motherboard to another, whether by choice (upgrade/reconfigure) or not (discontinued/rubbish motherboard failure) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaper Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 I was going to use the one on the mobo, I just assumed it was the one to use and setup in BIOS. Didn't realise I might need another card. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 680i is my mobo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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