Thinking about Raid?

Britjoe

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So I set up my New machine and used a previously configured install of WIN 7 64bit Pro it found all my new drivers and I installed the Motherboards driver disc on first boot and had no problems No BSOD everything is hunky dory.

the HD my Operating system is on is a 60 gb Corsair SSD, if I bought another one the same is it worth my while, apparently sata III only works on my board in Raid, and what type of raid should I use, Raid isnt something Ive ever used, or should I just use what I have,
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Media Center PC
OS
Window pro 8 64bit
CPU
AMD PHENON 1090T 6 core
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H
Memory
16.00 GB mushkin 1333mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ATI RADEON HD 6850 1GB DDR5
Sound Card
On Board Realtec ALC880
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 27Inch IPS LED & LG 42 Inch Plasma
Screen Resolution
1920 - 1080
Hard Drives
C:/Windows Drive = Corsair Force III Series Solid State Drive, 240GB

2 X Hitachi 1TB Deskstar 7K1000.C SATA II Internal Drive Kit w/ 32MB Cache
2 X Hitachi 2TB Deskstar 7K1000.C SATA II Internal Drive Kit w/ 64MB Cache
LG Super-Multi 22x DVD Wri
PSU
Corsair 650
Case
Full Tower Antec ARMOR
Cooling
3 x 120 Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Curve Keyboard
Mouse
Logitec T650 Touch pad
Internet Speed
Shaw 50 Mbs
Antivirus
Microsoft security Essentials
Browser
Crome
Other Info
A few updates March 2013
I would give you a simple answer, but the honest truth is there are threads pages long on these forums arguing the benefit / risk of creating raids and it's just something people don't really seem to agree on in general.

Sorry to be vague, but that's the way it is.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
Memory
G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
Other Info
The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.
Personally, I wouldn't bother with a RAID. Just stick to a single SSD. That's my advice.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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