mrodrig01

Hi everyone, I am a first time PC builder. I have no prior knowledge of anything PC related but I somehow managed to build a PC on my own for gaming and video editing. This PC features a Samsung 970 pro M.2 and 2 8TB seagate hard drives. The M.2 I am using for windows only right now, but plan to use it for programs also. The two 8TB drives are for storage. I want to run them in Raid 1 but I have no idea what to do. I am scared of messing something up. All of the drives are completely empty with the exception of windows on the SSD. When I go to the disk management utility. I see 3 drives, the SSD, one of the 8TB drives with a "system reserve" on it, and the other 8TB drive that is offline. The plan like I mentioned is to run the SSD as my boot drive with windows and programs (games, editing software, etc.) and then use the two 8TB in Raid 1 for storage (documents, video footage, etc). I am confused as to how to set up the Raid 1 combination with the two 8 TB hard drives. I have read that you do it in disk management by mirroring the disks but I also saw something in the ASUS motherboard BIOS of setting up Raid. I just don't want to click on anything and ruin any of the drives. If anyone can please help me with this set up, I would be so appreciative. I am eager to learn how to do this! Thanks!

Hi everyone, Long time reader of the forum, first time posting. I am looking for advice on a PC build that I am currently planning. I have purchased a few components already but need help deciding on other components and advice on the overall quality of the build. I want this to be a great experience for my first build. This is an RGB build. I want to use this PC for gaming/streaming and some VR experiences. Also to edit DSLR and drone footage and some graphic design. Any and all advice and critiques welcomed! Already Purchased Parts: Case: Lian-Li PC-011 Dynamic in Black (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112583) CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8700K 4.7Ghz LGA1151 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07598VZR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E ATX (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075RHWCC4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) The rest of the parts I have not purchased but these are what I am leaning toward. Memory: G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3600 (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232484&ignorebbr=1) Storage: SAMSUNG 970 PRO M.2 2280 1TB (for OS and games) (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP7F15864&ignorebbr=1) 2 x WD Black 4TB Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5 Inch (For bulk storage) (https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3608286) - Friend mentioned that I should have both drives but have 4TB total storage running both in Raid 1. Not 100% sure what that means or how it works. Any thoughts? GPU: ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING GeForce 11GB OC Edition (https://www.amazon.com/ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING-GeForce-DisplayPort-Overclocked-Graphics/dp/B06XXZBPHZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1529954503&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+gtx+1080ti) Cooling: 1 360 Radiator up top for exhaust - Cosair Hydro Series™ H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler (https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Hydro-Series™-H150i-PRO-RGB-360mm-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/p/CW-9060031-WW) 3 x Corsair LL120 RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PWM Fan — 3 Fan Pack with Lighting Node PRO (9 fans total. 3 for radiator exhaust up top, 3 for side intake, 3 for bottom intake) (https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Fans/ml-config/p/CO-9050072-WW) - is 9 fans too much? Any thoughts on configuration of intake/exhaust? Got this from a HardwareCanucks video. Let me know what you guys think. PSU: Seasonic PRIME Ultra 650W 80+ Titanium (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151198&ignorebbr=1) - Not sure if 650W is overkill? Thank you all for any replies! Looking forward to them! Mitch