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<blockquote data-quote="finrudd341" data-source="post: 321425" data-attributes="member: 68408">I had also wondered about the benefits of RAID on my drives, which are now full. I am wondering if I should add another two drives also in RAID1, or if I should break the RAID array, and move them into separate drives and double the storage. As many people say, RAID1 does not really offer that much benefit, so perhaps an alternative backup is preferable. It's only the thought of ripping all my DVD collection again that makes me so paranoid!Hard Drive choice seems to be a very personal decision - I am using the WD 'Green' drives (WD10EACS) which run very cool and quiet, and so far, I am very happy with them. I still have space in the Zalman case for another 2 x 3.5&quot; drives, but am thinking about a NAS server for a more long term manageable solution, running RAID5, and leaving only a small drive in the Zalman. A Solid State drive would be great once they come down in price - quiet, cold and very, very fast, but this is reflected in the price!Thanks for the tip on Cidade dos Homens (2007) - I had not realised there was a film to top the series, so will now have to find some extra storage to accommodate that one too!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="finrudd341, post: 321425, member: 68408"] I had also wondered about the benefits of RAID on my drives, which are now full. I am wondering if I should add another two drives also in RAID1, or if I should break the RAID array, and move them into separate drives and double the storage. As many people say, RAID1 does not really offer that much benefit, so perhaps an alternative backup is preferable. It's only the thought of ripping all my DVD collection again that makes me so paranoid! Hard Drive choice seems to be a very personal decision - I am using the WD 'Green' drives (WD10EACS) which run very cool and quiet, and so far, I am very happy with them. I still have space in the Zalman case for another 2 x 3.5" drives, but am thinking about a NAS server for a more long term manageable solution, running RAID5, and leaving only a small drive in the Zalman. A Solid State drive would be great once they come down in price - quiet, cold and very, very fast, but this is reflected in the price! Thanks for the tip on Cidade dos Homens (2007) - I had not realised there was a film to top the series, so will now have to find some extra storage to accommodate that one too! [/QUOTE]

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