Jump to content

Raid 1+0 Raid Card Recommendation

Misao

Hi there

 

This is my first post on the forums and I hope someone can help me choose a decent raid card that fits my raid setup/computer build.

 

Raid setup:

 

4x 3tb WD Red drives in raid 1+0

 

PC Configuration:

-Windows 8 64bit

-6gb ddr3 ram

-Asus X58 sabertooth motherboard

-Intel® Core™ i7-920 Processor

 

Budget:

Less then $300. Ideal would be $150-200 though.

 

I would like a raid card that supports 3tb drives or higher and has at least 8 ports and sata 3. I tried looking for such a raid card on the ncix website and 

found at least 3 that fit the bill or at least so I think... Reason why I'm asking for help on this forum because I know there is many seasoned raid pro's on this 

board, while I have no experience with raid cards. 

 

So please if anyone could recommend me a raid card that you have a nice experience with(warranty, price, reliability, ease of use, manufacturer support, ect)

it would be very much appreciated!!!

 

Also I've come across the term "fake raid card"... Should I stay away from those? Usually I'm not to thrilled with the word fake lol.

 

Thank You,

Misao

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Anything from LSI that fits your budget.

 

Thanks for the prompt reply =). I'll make sure to take a closer look at LSI's cards.

 

If anyone has any other recommendations though, don't be shy ^^

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the prompt reply =). I'll make sure to take a closer look at LSI's cards.

 

If anyone has any other recommendations though, don't be shy ^^

Adaptec or LSI, and basically the cheapest thing you can find.

 

I'd be wary of win8 support though, make sure it's listed.

Workstation: 3930k @ 4.3GHz under an H100 - 4x8GB ram - infiniband HCA  - xonar essence stx - gtx 680 - sabretooth x79 - corsair C70 Server: i7 3770k (don't ask) - lsi-9260-4i used as an HBA - 6x3TB WD red (raidz2) - crucia m4's (60gb (ZIL, L2ARC), 120gb (OS)) - 4X8GB ram - infiniband HCA - define mini  Goodies: Røde podcaster w/ boom & shock mount - 3x1080p ips panels (NEC monitors for life) - k90 - g9x - sp2500's - HD598's - kvm switch

ZFS tutorial

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Adaptec or LSI, and basically the cheapest thing you can find.

 

I'd be wary of win8 support though, make sure it's listed.

I could downgrade to win7 but I will be wary of win8 for sure.

Thanks for the response!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

I got recommended a HighPoiunt RocketRAID 2720 SGL and other than a minor problem (slower boot times) it's been amazing!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

I got recommended a HighPoiunt RocketRAID 2720 SGL and other than a minor problem (slower boot times) it's been amazing!

 

I was actually quite tempted to buy the RocketRAID 2720 SGL.( Looks like a great deal)

But instead I ordered the Adaptec 6805E which will take a week to order in. Don't know if I made the right choice, but only 

time will tell.

 

However if things do go wrong or I dislike the 6805 than I will probably give the 2720SGL a try. The only thing that turned me off

about that card is people have been calling it a fake raid card. (still not sure what that term means) Also no onboard ram.

 

Thanks for you're suggestion xBlizzDevious! 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

I was actually quite tempted to buy the RocketRAID 2720 SGL.( Looks like a great deal)

But instead I ordered the Adaptec 6805E which will take a week to order in. Don't know if I made the right choice, but only 

time will tell.

 

However if things do go wrong or I dislike the 6805 than I will probably give the 2720SGL a try. The only thing that turned me off

about that card is people have been calling it a fake raid card. (still not sure what that term means) Also no onboard ram.

 

Thanks for you're suggestion xBlizzDevious! 

 

Yeah, I think someone said something about the 2720 being a fake RAID card. But I also have no idea what that might mean. My guess is that it's like hardware accelerated software RAID or something. But, I ain't caring as it works awesomely.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×