I'm currently running a 4TB SN850X NVMe drive and I'm almost out of space with less than 200GB left. I'm considering my options for increasing storage capacity. Should I add a second 4TB SN850X and set them up in Raid 0, or is it better to upgrade to a single 8TB SN850X drive? I use my machine mainly for gaming, digital art, indie game development, and some light productivity tasks like document writing. Here are the current prices: 4TB SN850X is $289, while an 8TB SN850X costs $599. If I go for the 8TB option, I could sell my current 4TB drive, which is still relatively new, for some extra cash.
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Are you looking for Raid mainly for redundancy or just for more space? You mentioned you don't need 12TB, so an 8TB option seems to fit your needs perfectly. If it's just about expanding storage and not worrying about losing data, you might be fine with either setup. I'd lean towards the 8TB for less hassle!
Take a look at your budget – if you can afford it, just go for the single 8TB drive. It's worth the investment for the simplicity and performance. If you're trying to save bucks, adding another 4TB drive is a good choice too. But in general, if you have the funds, a single larger drive is always a great way to go!
I don't really get why you'd limit yourself to either Raid 0 or a single 8TB drive. Why not just run two 4TB drives separately? Raid 0 can be risky since if one drive fails, you lose everything. If it's just storage you're after without redundancy, keeping them as separate drives might be a safer bet. Plus, it makes management easier! But yeah, if you like the idea of a single drive for the simplicity, then go for the 8TB. Just make sure if one fails, you're ready for some headaches!
I get that! The simplicity of a single drive is appealing. But if you decide to go the separate route, plugging in another drive is usually straightforward – just install it, and it should be recognized by your system without needing to reformat.
Exactly, it's mainly about expanding my capacity from 4TB to 8TB without needing extra space. I just want to make sure I'm making the most cost-effective choice!