Hello all,
I read the RAID FAQ, but have additional questions.
I know that if the stripe size is not setup correctly then the RAID will be less effective. How much more less effective? Less effective than a single disk that is not in a RAID? Basically, if you choose the wrong stripe size, will it decrease performance BELOW THE LEVEL OF A SINGLE DRIVE that is not in a RAID?
My primary purpose on this RAID will be gaming and office applications, as well as watching DVDs and listening to music. The drives will be two WD740 Raptor 74gb drives on an Intel RAID controller on the motherboard (haven't bought motherboard yet).
I appreciate your time reading this,
-Chris
I read the RAID FAQ, but have additional questions.
I know that if the stripe size is not setup correctly then the RAID will be less effective. How much more less effective? Less effective than a single disk that is not in a RAID? Basically, if you choose the wrong stripe size, will it decrease performance BELOW THE LEVEL OF A SINGLE DRIVE that is not in a RAID?
My primary purpose on this RAID will be gaming and office applications, as well as watching DVDs and listening to music. The drives will be two WD740 Raptor 74gb drives on an Intel RAID controller on the motherboard (haven't bought motherboard yet).
I appreciate your time reading this,
-Chris