Raid 0 SSD on Crosshair V?
 

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone had any luck/trouble setting up a raid 0 array on this mobo. I plan to use 2 intel SSD in the future, sata3 , probably 128 gigs.

Thanks!

I don't see a problem. Im using 4x older C300 SSDs in Raid 0 on an older Crosshair IV formula without issue. Go for it :thumb:

Depends on the Intel drive you choose. If you go for a 520 or 3 series...you will be in for more hassles than if you go for a Crucial M4 or Intel 510. Like Cmets setup the M4 and 510 drives use Marvel and not SandForce (albeit a newer faster version compared to the C300s).

IF you DO use SandForce drives....idle time....LOTS of idle time will be the key to long term happiness...as they will get into degraded states FASTER than Marvel based drives...and stay in such a state LONGER.

IMHO Raid'ing SSDs only starts to pay for itself when you hit 3 or 4 of them. Two...its just not worth it (usually...always exceptions to the rule).

YMMV

I'm sorry I am very ignorant on this subject. I understand the difference between the controllers, and I will take note of it.

However, I do not understand how 4 drives will give me better performance than 2 in raid 0. I thought 2 SSD in raid 0 basically doubles the read and write rates.

I just want my apps to load ASAP, I probably won't be doing massive uploads/downloads off the SSD, just windows and my games.

Thanks for the comments, you guys know so much!

My main rig is that board with 2 OCZ III in raid 0 and it works flawlessly :thumb:
if you need help with anything during setup just PM me :)