Should I install a RAID for my PC?

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Ruubix

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I am a US user upgrading my current 8320fx build.

PURPOSE:
Upgrade my gaming HTPC for Fallout 4 and beginner-to-medium video editing for a youtube channel.

BACKGROUND:

My current build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HsXb3C

I do a lot of creative work already, but I'm new to the DIY video scene. The idea of starting this adventure out on a RAID-like platform really appeals to me for stability and potential speed (probably not much of the second, but whatever).

RAID 10 would obviously be the most awesome choice. Not sure whether RAID 5 knocks performance down too much.

No overclocking yet, but I just got the 1000w power supply so I could get my 8320fx to 4.6-5ghz (I know after 4.6 I'll likely need to bump up to something better, but one thing at a time right?)

THINGS I WANT TO DO WITH THIS UPGRADE: (just upgrade list) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HCbhf7

Important to note, 850 evo is $149 at my Microcenter. Can't edit it through the site for whatever reason.

1. GAMING: 45FPS+. I don't need 60 fps all the time, especially with all the other stuff I need to be putting my money into right now.
2. VIDEO EDITING. Vlogging and youtube streaming 1080p.
3. SPEED UP OS, APPS, AND GAME LOADS.

MY NEW STORAGE PLAN:
A. programs/os, (256-512mb ssd)

B. games, (1tb ssd; then upgrade to ssd Raid 0, likely—which I have right now, but not installed)

C. media work, (1tb hdd, since I'm trying not to become permanently broke right now)

D. and then the rest of my files. (4x1tb hdd's in RAID 10)


BUDGET
Maybe $300-$500. I'm not sure if I would be willing to go higher, I need this to be as afforable as possible so I can get mic, stand/boom etc. Please advise!

OTHER THOUGHTS:
Should I get an amp/dac? Other thoughts on sound equipment?

Thank you!

-RuubixO
 
Solution
Any RAID array needs to be supported by an actual back up scenario.

And if you don't need the actual 24/7 100% uptime, you probably don't need the RAID array.


NAS worth it in this case? Have a feeling my 3tb external backup right now will fill up quick once I get into this. I'd prefer an external backup I could add on to. Again, your help has been awesome.
 


A NAS? Sure.
I've been thinking of transferring most of my house server functions into a NAS box.

Currently, it is in a simple Win 10 box, with a few large hard drives. If I ever change that up, it will be some sort of NAS box.
 


What's the Win 10 box you have? Is that a separate device you built that connects to your pc externally? I'd be interested in how to build something like that in the future.

 


Just a regular low end PC.
Pentium G840, 8GB RAM, several hard drives.
Used to be Win 7, recently Upgraded to Win 10.

Serves as the house server and HTPC, attached to the TV. Right now, I'm watching Fear the Walking Dead through Firefox out to the TV.
Later tonight (2 AM), my main PC will run an incremental backup of its C drive to that PC.