Posts by parityboy

Quote:Originally Posted by Snyderman34 I have to say, already noticed a difference. Ran my Blu-rays without a hitch. Thanks for that guys! Does that include all of the interactive menus and such, or just the main title?

@OP The Black series are certified for desktop RAID applications, so you should be fine.

@OP For your uses , FlexRAID or something similar will be sufficient. Since you're only going to be streaming across a GigE network (I assume) you'll easily saturate that with a single drive anyway.

For real enthusiasts, DIY still wins hands down. It's not just the feeling of accomplishment, but also the element of customisation. When I build a PC, yes I will be using parts that are available to everyone but not everyone will use...

@OP I suppose the safest way would be to install the card into the new computer, load all the drivers and stuff for it, then shut down and install the drives. Make sure that the drives don't need to be connected in a specific order. ...

@OP It's important to realise that your efforts with NIC teaming and LACP are a waste of time in this instance, because you're trying to increase the speed of your Internet connection. Your Internet connection is on the outside of...

@OP 1. What applications are you using that need the extra bandwidth? 2. Does your ISP support channel bonding?

@OP This is without the VPN on an 8Mbit line: This is with the VPN running in a VirtualBox instance (ignore the upload speed):

@OP To expand upon what Artikbot says. A load balancing router requires multiple WAN links (2 or more) to be of use. If it is load balancing, network connections are spread evenly between the two WAN lines, so two separate FTP...

@OP How about a MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i and the HP SAS Expander? You can get the 9260-4i for £337 off eBay.