Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

raid on Z77X-UD5H

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    raid on Z77X-UD5H

    Have 2 Corsair force 3 SSD's, same size same model and at the moment one is "C" drive and the other is "x" drive where I keep music/pics etc. Have a 500 gig Samsung HD that I can use for storage and backing up data as well as A Story External USB3 drive. Now I have just also made it dual bootable with Ubuntu 13.04 on a WD Raptor Hard drive using the F12 key , both Windows and Ubuntu are on "efi" drives . ?

    Basically this is a Games Machine and I very much prefer the lazy approach and let everything get installed on the 240GB Corsair drive. Problem is it tends to get full so I was thinking of making the 2 Force drives into a RAID 0 setup, basically giving me a 480 GB hard drive. They would be connected on the 6GBs sata ports and maybe even get a slight increase in speeds out of this.

    PRO's ... larger "C" drive for Windows 7
    .... increase speed

    NEGATIVES ... if one drive goes then thats it ( but everything will be backed up )
    .... reinstalling Win7 and talking to MS about activation again
    ..... work required to do this

    Also I am wondering how this mobo will handle the Raid 0 installation and running off. Lately Gigabyte version 1 boards are a bit of a pain and after going through pain to get it running smoothly is it worthwhile to play around with it again ?

    Do you reckon its a good move or stupid one ? What would you do ?

    Also any good hints if I go ahead. Things to avoid ?
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

    seems a lot of hassle to me? maybe sell the two corsair ssd's and pick up a larger 2 or 3tb hdd?
    Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
    Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
    Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
    Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
    1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
    1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
    Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
    Razer Lycosa Keyboard
    Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
    Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
    K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
    L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
    Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
    Fractal Arc Midi Case

    http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
    http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

    Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
    Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

      I don't see it as an issue, I've got three drives in a RAID0 and would never go back, you'll also gain twice the HD speed. nearly 900MB/s Read/Write would be nice eh?

      Win7 should install in a snap and I wouldn't expect any issues... 480GB C Drive, I'd do it in a heard beat...

      Installing apps and and on on a 2-3TB drive is going backwards......

      I've possibly look at getting a third force drive :)

      Vin
      Main Rig
      OS = Win10-64Bit
      CPU = Ryzen 1700x Overclocked to 4Ghz with custom water-cooling loop
      Mem = 16GB RAM @ 3200Mhz
      MB = Asus ROG C6H
      GPU = Asus 1080Ti ROG Strix
      HD = 512GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro
      PSU = EVGA SuperNOVA 1300w
      Case = Cooler Master HAF-X 945

      HTPC / Home Server
      OS = Win7 64Bit running XBMC HTPC Front end with Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machine with 12GB ram assigned for homer server
      CPU = i7-980X @ 3.5Ghz CoolerMasster Hyper 212 Evo
      Mem = 24GB RAM
      MB = Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 v1.0 with F6 Bios
      GPU = EVGA nVidia GT210
      HD = 2x PNY 120GB Raid 0 (OS)
      Storage = 8TB WD Black Storage
      PSU = Corsair TX750
      Case = Define R5

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

        Would never go back to just using mechanical hard drives, the speed of the ssd is not just in benchmarking but you can see it in use

        it is a lot of hassle but I am one of those people who always is tinkering with his system

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

          a good system is never finished

          Vin
          Main Rig
          OS = Win10-64Bit
          CPU = Ryzen 1700x Overclocked to 4Ghz with custom water-cooling loop
          Mem = 16GB RAM @ 3200Mhz
          MB = Asus ROG C6H
          GPU = Asus 1080Ti ROG Strix
          HD = 512GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro
          PSU = EVGA SuperNOVA 1300w
          Case = Cooler Master HAF-X 945

          HTPC / Home Server
          OS = Win7 64Bit running XBMC HTPC Front end with Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machine with 12GB ram assigned for homer server
          CPU = i7-980X @ 3.5Ghz CoolerMasster Hyper 212 Evo
          Mem = 24GB RAM
          MB = Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 v1.0 with F6 Bios
          GPU = EVGA nVidia GT210
          HD = 2x PNY 120GB Raid 0 (OS)
          Storage = 8TB WD Black Storage
          PSU = Corsair TX750
          Case = Define R5

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

            I had 2xSSD's setup in RAID 0 but reverted them after a bit. Now I just offload some Apps to the second SSD, and games to a third SSD. This keeps all the SSD's running optimally.
            If you want some real speed, run a good RAM disk. It will make SSD speed look like a turtle.
            Maximus 8 Hero/6700K @ 4.8/4x4GB LPX @ 3200 15-17-17-36 CR1
            Case Labs SM8 w/dual pedestals / Custom water w/ acrylic pipe / Light box
            PowerColor 390Xw/EK block / Samsung 840 Pro 256GBx2 RAID 0 / 128GBx1 SSD's | 3 HDD's / DVD burner
            Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
            Seasonic Platinum 1000w custom fabbed/sleeved psu wiring by me

             Wifes: Z77X-UD5H / 3770K w/c with Raystorm copper block & 2 Rads/ Kingston HyperX RAM / Switch 810 case/ PowerColor AX7950 w/EK block
            HTPC: Z68 Pro3 M / 2105
            SOLD:Z97X-UD5H /4790K/F11b mod BIOS/[email protected] 4x4GB Kingston Genesis KHX24C11X3K4 2400 RAM 11-13-13-30
            SOLD:Z87X-UD5H /4770K

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

              @ the op I didn't say go back to hdd,only for storage,if you wanna use raid 0 then do it,ive just never used it or been keen myself but that's just me
              Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
              Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
              Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
              Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
              1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
              1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
              Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
              Razer Lycosa Keyboard
              Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
              Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
              K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
              L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
              Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
              Fractal Arc Midi Case

              http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
              http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

              Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
              Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

                Sooner or later something always breaks with RAID 0 for me. Just not worth hassling with. But now that TRIM seems more reliably implemented maybe it's OK.
                Maximus 8 Hero/6700K @ 4.8/4x4GB LPX @ 3200 15-17-17-36 CR1
                Case Labs SM8 w/dual pedestals / Custom water w/ acrylic pipe / Light box
                PowerColor 390Xw/EK block / Samsung 840 Pro 256GBx2 RAID 0 / 128GBx1 SSD's | 3 HDD's / DVD burner
                Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
                Seasonic Platinum 1000w custom fabbed/sleeved psu wiring by me

                 Wifes: Z77X-UD5H / 3770K w/c with Raystorm copper block & 2 Rads/ Kingston HyperX RAM / Switch 810 case/ PowerColor AX7950 w/EK block
                HTPC: Z68 Pro3 M / 2105
                SOLD:Z97X-UD5H /4790K/F11b mod BIOS/[email protected] 4x4GB Kingston Genesis KHX24C11X3K4 2400 RAM 11-13-13-30
                SOLD:Z87X-UD5H /4770K

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

                  I've been running RAID0 for 3 builds now and have used up to 5 disks... 3 rules to follow

                  1) always keep a backup of the OS (Windows Backup in Win7 is great at keeping everything together well), before that I used Acronis and sometimes still do
                  2) Backup at milestones.. Program installs... Games are not a big deal as Steam for me backs-up everything
                  3) identify issues early and nip them in the bud before your system is useless when you need it...

                  7 years of using RaID0 and these rules have always saved me.

                  Vin
                  Main Rig
                  OS = Win10-64Bit
                  CPU = Ryzen 1700x Overclocked to 4Ghz with custom water-cooling loop
                  Mem = 16GB RAM @ 3200Mhz
                  MB = Asus ROG C6H
                  GPU = Asus 1080Ti ROG Strix
                  HD = 512GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro
                  PSU = EVGA SuperNOVA 1300w
                  Case = Cooler Master HAF-X 945

                  HTPC / Home Server
                  OS = Win7 64Bit running XBMC HTPC Front end with Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machine with 12GB ram assigned for homer server
                  CPU = i7-980X @ 3.5Ghz CoolerMasster Hyper 212 Evo
                  Mem = 24GB RAM
                  MB = Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 v1.0 with F6 Bios
                  GPU = EVGA nVidia GT210
                  HD = 2x PNY 120GB Raid 0 (OS)
                  Storage = 8TB WD Black Storage
                  PSU = Corsair TX750
                  Case = Define R5

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: raid on Z77X-UD5H

                    well have decided its going to be more then just a raid , will be a CPU upgrade as well
                    btw: am using the Corsair toolbox and trim runs well on the 2nd SSD ( non o/s) but not my "C" drive SSD -
                    unhandled O/S error is what I get ... any clues ?
                    I have no intention of going RAID until I am 100% certain everthing is ok with the disks.
                    USB3 eternal Story drive is a beauty and I use this to backup all I need, also have another hard drive that I pop into the top ( Obsedian Case ) and copy things there as well . And I dont mind a clean reinstall of Windows ..... housecleaning can be fun :-)

                    Comment

                    Previous template Next
                    Working...
                    X