More ram?

[Heatseeker_no.1]

Re: More ram?

Are there any disadvantages of using a RAID 0 setup? (are the disks more likely to become corrupt for example)

Also lil Jimmy, can you point me to some info on how Norton ghost can turn my existing setup into a Raid 0 setup, because I cant really find any info on it.

Thanks

[Gunny Highway]

Re: More ram?

Are there any disadvantages of using a RAID 0 setup? (are the disks more likely to become corrupt for example)

Also lil Jimmy, can you point me to some info on how Norton ghost can turn my existing setup into a Raid 0 setup, because I cant really find any info on it.

Thanks

On a RAID0 volume, half of the information is written on each hard drive.

Which means that if one hard drive fails, your your data is gone, on both drives. You essentially double the chances that a hard drive crash will mean loss of data.

As for performance, take a look here at StorageReview.com article on RAID0:

http://faq.storagereview.com/SingleDriveVsRaid0

It doesn't say it is bad, just that it isn't all it is cranked up to be on a desktops and with its raid controllers.

The point? Dont assume RAID 0 offers increased performance for all or even most applications... and dont assume that transfer rates reflect application-level performance.

To summarize, RAID 0 offers generally minimal performance gains, significantly increased risk of data loss, and greater cost. That said, it offers the ability to have one large partition using the combined space of your identical drives, and there are situations where the benefit of the benefits outweight the disadvantages. It is your computer: The choice is up to you.

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: More ram?

Are there any disadvantages of using a RAID 0 setup? (are the disks more likely to become corrupt for example)

Also lil Jimmy, can you point me to some info on how Norton ghost can turn my existing setup into a Raid 0 setup, because I cant really find any info on it.

Thanks

Norton Ghost won't turn your setup into a RAID setup, it will just copy your existing drive onto a RAID array.

[Heatseeker_no.1]

Re: More ram?

Ah I get ya, so I could copy my existing 160gb hard disk onto another disk for storage, then using a second windows insallation copy that onto a Raid 0 setup of the original disk and another 160gb disk?

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: More ram?

You don't need another windows installations. Copy current drive to spare drive. Bott to spare drive and set up RAID array. Copy spare drive to RAID array.

[Stomp-GoA-]

Re: More ram?

WOW,

All this from a bug spray?

[ELEPHANTMAN]

Re: More ram?

BF2 uses 1.2 GB of RAM on high settings, even when you're using 1024 x 768, so obviously, if you've any less than 1.5 GB of RAM, you will be paging to your hard drive which will cause that hitching that you get at the start of each level. If you are planning to invest in more RAM, you should first check to see that your motherboard will support it at the same speed it runs 1 GB, some mobos will only support that much RAM at DDR333 speeds.

[WildLegba]

Re: More ram?

As for performance, take a look here at StorageReview.com article on RAID0:

http://faq.storagereview.com/SingleDriveVsRaid0

It doesn't say it is bad, just that it isn't all it is cranked up to be on a desktops and with its raid controllers.

True, but we are talking about a very specific task--loading maps at the beginning of a round. In that task, the faster the sustained read, the faster the level will load. RAID is potentially overkill for that, but if you are seeking the fastest possible solution, that is it.

If you want to get really sick, you can pick up a Raptor 36 and use it as a dedicated drive for your page file. :)

And yes, RAID 0 does double the potential for data loss through drive failure. That is one reason why I would never use a RAID 0 setup on anything other than the OS/Apps drives.