hello
I am setting up a new PC with Windows 8 clean install. In the past, I used an external drive for backup, but I was not systematic and disciplined enough. The human factor.
So this time with a new PC I wanted to do better.
I will have a 128GB SSD for system and programs, and then I will use 2TB WD 20EFRX for data and backup.
I see two possibilities:
System A:
I setup the 2 WD20EFRX (2TB each) in a RAID1. That provides the mirroring of the data. Then at regular intervals, or at least after a system change or program install, I will make an image of the SSD and store the image on the WD's.
I have an Asus P8Z77-V motherboard with Z77 chipset that supports RAID.
System B:
The 2TB are not setup in RAID but used as normal AHCI hardisks. I will use disk1 for data storage and use the Windows 8 backup features and disk2 for the backup.
Which of the 2 systems would you recommend? I am not an expert and prefer uncomplicated setups, but I know how to make the RAID1 on this system.
I am setting up a new PC with Windows 8 clean install. In the past, I used an external drive for backup, but I was not systematic and disciplined enough. The human factor.
So this time with a new PC I wanted to do better.
I will have a 128GB SSD for system and programs, and then I will use 2TB WD 20EFRX for data and backup.
I see two possibilities:
System A:
I setup the 2 WD20EFRX (2TB each) in a RAID1. That provides the mirroring of the data. Then at regular intervals, or at least after a system change or program install, I will make an image of the SSD and store the image on the WD's.
I have an Asus P8Z77-V motherboard with Z77 chipset that supports RAID.
System B:
The 2TB are not setup in RAID but used as normal AHCI hardisks. I will use disk1 for data storage and use the Windows 8 backup features and disk2 for the backup.
Which of the 2 systems would you recommend? I am not an expert and prefer uncomplicated setups, but I know how to make the RAID1 on this system.