Hi all, just had a couple quick questions on RAID 1. I have a single 1tb drive in my system and would like to get another and configure them in a RAID 1 so that I have all my pictures and downloads backed up.
First question, do I need to have a similar model drive as the first? Obviously it would be the same size, but I was thinking of trying the Samsung Spinpoint F3 1tb drive, since I've heard some really good things (and they are a few dollars cheaper. I currently have a WD Black 1tb.
Second question, I would be using the built in RAID controller on my MSI 790 board. What is the general consensus on quality? I don't plan on expanding past the 2 drives (maybe an SSD in the future).
Anyway, I have a dual-drive NAS in RAID 1, but It's been full for a while, and it's more convenient to have certain data local to my PC for a few reasons. Thanks in advance for any replies!
First question, do I need to have a similar model drive as the first? Obviously it would be the same size, but I was thinking of trying the Samsung Spinpoint F3 1tb drive, since I've heard some really good things (and they are a few dollars cheaper. I currently have a WD Black 1tb.
Second question, I would be using the built in RAID controller on my MSI 790 board. What is the general consensus on quality? I don't plan on expanding past the 2 drives (maybe an SSD in the future).
Anyway, I have a dual-drive NAS in RAID 1, but It's been full for a while, and it's more convenient to have certain data local to my PC for a few reasons. Thanks in advance for any replies!