Questions about RAID 0 setup. Need Help?!

[escarvajal]

I have a Dell Dimension 8400

with 1 80GB SATA150 HD

if I am going to a RAID 0 setup

1. Do I need a 2nd HD of the exact same size and type?
2. Do I need purchase a RAID controller card or is that function already on the Dell mobo?
3. Any other suggestions?

 

[Didou]

Search Feature is your friend

Read these threads first :

• Anyone explain RAID ?
• Recommendations for RAID 0 Stripe Size

The latest Intel chipsets have RAID capable southbridges & the Dell Dimension 8400 page seems to confirm that you can indeed run a RAID HDD system. Do you have anything in the BIOS setup (either Del or F2 during the POST sequence) concerning RAID options ?

 

[ripken204]

nice double posting by the way...

and u have to give us more info, what mobo do u have is were u should start

if u read those then u would know that they dont have to be the same size or the same type, but as long as u get the same name brand u should be good but i would recramend gettin 2 of the same drives