Going to RAID 0, format first?!?!?

stainlineho · 08-28-2006, 04:28 AM

My second hard drive should be here tomorrow and I'm going to put them in RAID 0 configuration. My question is:

Will I still get the RAID speeds without reinstalling WindowsXP and the rest of my software? Or should I just format and start over??

I don't see how an empty HD and a semi-full HD in RAID will speed up my processing times. I really don't want to format, but if that is whats necessary, I'll do it.

Also, I lost my CD-Key for WindowsXP (daughter ripped it off the side of my PC), where can I find this so I can write it down? Thanks for you help guys.

[-0MEGA-] · 08-28-2006, 04:48 AM

I'm pretty sure you can RAID them within Windows, and it will just split up the files. But i'm not sure how to do this.

And there are some programs out there that can scan your PC for the CD-Key, but again, i'm not sure of a program name.

stainlineho · 08-28-2006, 06:01 AM

Ok, found the CD key, I was told I need to format...I guess I'm just going to do this...

[-0MEGA-] · 08-28-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stainlineho

Ok, found the CD key, I was told I need to format...I guess I'm just going to do this...

Formatting would most likely be better, but i'm sure there are ways where you dont need to format.

psykedOut · 08-29-2006, 04:11 AM

You can find your CDKey in your registry I forget where exactly but it's in the windows folder under "ProductID"

SirKenin · 08-29-2006, 05:13 AM

It's not going to speed anything up whether you format or not, so just take the easiest route. RAID 0 is not only not a genuine RAID array, but it adds nothing but hassle to your rig. Make sure you back up your data on a regular basis, because when it crashes, and it will crash I promise you, you will lose everything.

08-28-2006, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
stainlineho New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4	Going to RAID 0, format first?!?!? My second hard drive should be here tomorrow and I'm going to put them in RAID 0 configuration. My question is: Will I still get the RAID speeds without reinstalling WindowsXP and the rest of my software? Or should I just format and start over?? I don't see how an empty HD and a semi-full HD in RAID will speed up my processing times. I really don't want to format, but if that is whats necessary, I'll do it. Also, I lost my CD-Key for WindowsXP (daughter ripped it off the side of my PC), where can I find this so I can write it down? Thanks for you help guys.

08-28-2006, 04:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,447	I'm pretty sure you can RAID them within Windows, and it will just split up the files. But i'm not sure how to do this. And there are some programs out there that can scan your PC for the CD-Key, but again, i'm not sure of a program name. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

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stainlineho New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4	Ok, found the CD key, I was told I need to format...I guess I'm just going to do this...

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psykedOut Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 54	You can find your CDKey in your registry I forget where exactly but it's in the windows folder under "ProductID"

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SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	It's not going to speed anything up whether you format or not, so just take the easiest route. RAID 0 is not only not a genuine RAID array, but it adds nothing but hassle to your rig. Make sure you back up your data on a regular basis, because when it crashes, and it will crash I promise you, you will lose everything.