Question about creating RAID 0

[Tassadar]

Should I unplug all my other Hard Drives and SSD's while creating a RAID 0 array and installing Windows on it?

 

Also, if someone knows about the Intel 910 SSD and how to configure it's 2 separate SSD's into one. Plz tell me how, or link something.

 

I am planning on Creating a RAID 0 array with a Samsung 840Pro  and Intel 520 SSD for OS use. The Intel 910 is for games

 

 

[Columbo]

You should use identical drive models for creating a RAID 0 for consistency and reliability. The drives if not identical brand should be at least the same size. You should have a boot disk on your motherboard software disk for creating a RAID 0. You determine your stripe size (I recommend 64K). I unplug my other RAID 0 drives until my OS is installed. 

[Tassadar]

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[Tassadar]

You should use identical drive models for creating a RAID 0 for consistency and reliability. The drives if not identical brand should be at least the same size. You should have a boot disk on your motherboard software disk for creating a RAID 0. You determine your stripe size (I recommend 64K). I unplug my other RAID 0 drives until my OS is installed. 

"You should have a boot disk on your motherboard software disk for creating a RAID 0". What do you mean by this? 

 

Also, it shouldn't matter that it's different brands, right? Everywhere I read i contradicts your statement

[Columbo]

 

"You should have a boot disk on your motherboard software disk for creating a RAID 0". What do you mean by this? 

 

Also, it shouldn't matter that it's different brands, right? Everywhere I read i contradicts your statement

 

It's possible to do it but that doesn't mean you should do it. I would recommend picking one of the two drives and buying another of the same drive and use the other drive as a standalone gaming drive. 

[Tassadar]

It's possible to do it but that doesn't mean you should do it. I would recommend picking one of the two drives and buying another of the same drive and use the other drive as a standalone gaming drive. 

But why. Everywhere I read there are no drawbacks

[Columbo]

But why. Everywhere I read there are no drawbacks

It's like a fine bottle of wine. Do you mix a merlot with a chardonnay? If you look at the specs on SSD's, you will notice they have different write and read speeds between models and brands. Both of the drives you listed are somewhat out of date and probably harder to find. 

 

What size are your SSD's? 128gb, 256gb?

[Tassadar]

They are both 250GB, the read/write speed are essentially the same (Intel is 10MB slower in reads). Both have a 5 year warranty. Both are in good condition. I'm starting to doubt you, wine analogy is kinda irrelevant here. But thanks for your help anyways 

[Columbo]

Give it a try and tell me how it works. Revisit this thread in a few months and tell me about how the drives are running. Also post a benchmark of the drives so you can stop doubting me. Your test results should look similar to this. 

[Tassadar]

Give it a try and tell me how it works. Revisit this thread in a few months and tell me about how the drives are running. Also post a benchmark of the drives so you can stop doubting me. Your test results should look similar to this. 

Yeah sure, if I can arse myself.