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System Name | Salvaged |
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Processor | AMD Phenom II X6, 1055T |
Motherboard | MSI (cant remember model..) |
Cooling | Antec Kühler + extra fans (Antec, Zalman, Coolermaster, Generic brand) |
Memory | 8Gb (2 x 4Gb) |
Video Card(s) | ATI Radeon HD6870 |
Storage | Samsung 1TB, 320 Seagate, 250 Samsung |
Display(s) | LG Electronics |
Case | ANTEC Sonata III 500 (found/salvaged + modified) |
Audio Device(s) | 8Ch + Harman Kardon 2.1 (modified, electronics in JVC wood speakers) |
Power Supply | It's made in Denmark, never seen a PSU made there.. |
Software | Win7 X64 Ultimate |
I have had recent.. issues with my system and I read that my motherboard supports something called RAID when using a harddrive. Since I mostly use my computer as a tool, for work - I was thinking, is this something useful? I am not very good with these deep computer-tech things however..
First, what is "RAID"?
What do I need to use RAID, I read that I need one more drive (2 a minimum). But must the harddrives be same brand, volume and even model?? The manual doesn't say that much.
Are there any known issues with this RAID thing that I should be aware of?
Will I need a better power supply unit? Running an unknown brand - 550w.
What are differences in RAID 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6??
Tried to find the answer on Wikipedia, but it was too technical for me (not that good with computers..)
First, what is "RAID"?
What do I need to use RAID, I read that I need one more drive (2 a minimum). But must the harddrives be same brand, volume and even model?? The manual doesn't say that much.
Are there any known issues with this RAID thing that I should be aware of?
Will I need a better power supply unit? Running an unknown brand - 550w.
What are differences in RAID 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6??
Tried to find the answer on Wikipedia, but it was too technical for me (not that good with computers..)