Question Configuration advise ( PCMech Forums Drives and Storage )
Updated: 2009-06-04 05:20:23 (1) |
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Configuration advise
I need some help in configuring a new machine. My old one is still functional and speedy after 5 years. I wouldn't change if it weren't for the fact that my disk arrays are SCSI very expensive and very small for what I need, AGP video just doesn't cut it and the 2 GB of memory is just not enough, the dual Xeon processors are as good as new. I handle very large clips files and 3d Graphics. So the new configuration is:
Main Board:
Super micro C7X58
Intel DX58SO
Processor:
Intel i7
Case:
Super micro 743T-645B
Memory:
DDR3 1066 (8 GB) 2 sets of 4GB
Graphics Card:
nVida GTX260
nVida GX2 9800
Hard Drive:
Seagate ST31000333AS 1TB drives (6)
There are two problems here, First I need a DVD drive and I don't want to use a SATA port;
Second, is that I'd really like six drives in a RAID 5 array but I don't want to run my operating system from the RAID.
What I'd like to do is: have a DVD drive (internal) running from a usb or fire wire port, have a small drive to run my operating system and page files leaving me 5 SATA ports open for a RAID 5 array with five 1 TB disks.
Is it possible and who's DVD drive should I get? Second Question, are there any improvements I can make to the configuration. This machine has to last at least five years!
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Configuration advise
Are you trying to run the raid array from the motherboard? Would probably be better getting an actual raid card. That would also free up the sata ports.
I would still get a sata dvd drive. Look at lite-on, LG, or asus. If you don't get a raid card, you can get a pci-sata card.
I would get a small drive just for the os. Look at a cheap western digital drive.
I would change those seagates to western digital drives. Seagate had some problems a few months ago, and they changed their warranty to 3 years. WD caviar black drives have a 5 year warranty.
Also, I believe for graphics, most recommend ati video cards.
shadowpr
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