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Setting up RAID on Existing computer

Anonymous
2022-03-28T02:59:00+00:00

I have had a Windows 10 PC operating on a single 2 TB HDD for about a year. I purchased 3 more 2 TB HDDs. I have access to a external USB hard drive that is also 2 TB. I am trying to set up RAID 1+0 on my computer. I have a TUF gaming 570x+wifi motherboard. I have been able to find tutorials about setting up RAID through the manufacture's website. My question comes into with my OS and the files I currently have on my computer.

How can I convert my computer over to a RAID 1+0 set up without loosing my copy of Windows and the files that are already on my computer? Is the OS normally on a 5th drive when using a RAID set up? Can windows be re-installed into the 4 Drives under the arrays? Community thank you for your help on this.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-28T03:48:05+00:00

    Hi Meca. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    Why do you want RAID on your PC? I have seen many files lost over the years due to RAID, so many that I do not recommend it unless you have a valid reason. With SSD speeds, huge drives and backup imaging the only remaining reason is to handle giant files like for video editing. Keep that in mind and make sure to have plenty of backup for files and OS.

    Otherwise here are good guides for setting up RAID where OS and files already exist on the system:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support...

    https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=34...

    https://www.tomshardware.com/news/how-to-set-up...

    https://www.pcworld.com/article/535854/raid-12....

    I would direct further questions to Tom's Hardware above who are the best experts out there for hardware issues including RAID.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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