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    raid 1 for g60

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mrcrysis, May 6, 2010.

  1. mrcrysis

    mrcrysis Notebook Geek

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    hi guys
    i have a g60 and a seagate momentus 7200.4 hdd in it.
    can i install in a wd scorpio blue (5400rpm) for raid 1?
    both are 320gb but one is 7200rpm while the wd is 5400rpm.
    also, after setting up the raid, do i need to reinstall windows or do i just use my pc as usual?
    thx in advance.
     
    mrcrysis, May 6, 2010
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  2. paperbag846

    paperbag846 Notebook Consultant

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    Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the hardware in there is configured for raid. You might be out of luck.
     
    paperbag846, May 6, 2010
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  3. ALLurGroceries

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    Yeah there is no RAID with the Intel controller on the G51 or G60. You can do software raid though.
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 6, 2010
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  4. mrcrysis

    mrcrysis Notebook Geek

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    oh....
    but just for future knowledge
    1.) can 2 hdd of same capacity but different rpm be set up in raid 1?
    2.) do i need to reinstall windows after setting up raid?
    thx
     
    mrcrysis, May 8, 2010
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  5. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    1. yes, but its not really a good idea as the faster drive will only run at the speed of the slower drive iirc.


    2. yes.
     
    Lanaya, May 8, 2010
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