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    how to back up current system then put onto new ssds in raid 0?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by reese959599, Oct 4, 2013.

  1. reese959599

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    I want to order 2, 256gb ssd and configure them into raid 0 on my notebook and make it my primary boot drive. I just want to transfer my existing system onto the new drives. Anyone have specific instructions on how to do this? I am using windows 7 home premium if that matters, and i want raid 0 because i want the extra disk space. i will create system backups onto my larger hdd.
     
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    You will have to do a clean install with a RAID setup. Drivers and Windows will configure everything properly with a clean install.
     
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    Usually this isn't a good idea, RAID 0 you lose TRIM for SSDs. Why not just buy a single 512 GB SSD? If you do wish to do a RAID 0 volume, usually you'll need to change your SATA operation of your notebook to RAID in your BIOS, then create the RAID volume inside the RAID menu then install Windows as Windows 7 doesn't have drivers for all RAID controllers (usually does though).
     
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    good point... i guess i will look into a 512gb msata. if i can get one under $400 from a reputable company I will probably do that instead. it didnt cross my mind because the sites i was shopping on didn't carry anything over a 256gb.
     
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    When I was going to put a large size SSD into my Alienware, I looked at 2 x 256 and 1 x 512 GB, and I found the 512 GB only barely more expensive than the 2 x 256 GB (Samsung 840 series, non-Pro), and I could have the space for another large mechanical drive or whatever. I had RAID 0 160 GB Intel 320 series SSDs, oddly that array died, hence I had to buy new SSDs.
     
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    I found a crucial 480ssd for $360 perhaps I will just go with that. it will save me some headaches and $40 at the expense of 32gb but its probably worth it. not to mention it will leave me an extra msata slot for future expansion if i need it
     
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    Good choice. Although I would still do a clean install.

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