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generics_user
01-27-2007, 03:01 AM
as title says i need a cheap 4 port-sata Raid PCIe controller capable of Raid 5 with good chipset.

Only thing i found was this (http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA/rr2310.htm) one for 145€ and the pcie x1 solution for 130€, so i wanted to ask you if there is something cheaper out there and how this one performs compared to other solutions (maybe I'll get some 160 GB raptors).

hope i don't want something impossible:D

Drag
01-27-2007, 08:49 AM
try www.adaptec.com

Madwand
01-27-2007, 01:50 PM
This Highpoint 23xx series is generally a good buy for performance and features vs. price. But your prices look a bit high to me, at least compared to US prices -- this may just be a "normal" border issue, or a hint that you can do a bit better by shopping around.

E.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816115027

bichi
01-29-2007, 02:24 AM
Adaptec 1430SA ($97 USD discounted)
- x4 PCIE
- low profile
- 4 SATA ports
- low cost, non-active controller

Installed on P5WDH; BIOS 1804
- enabled INT 19 in BIOS
- installed in second PCIE x16 slot
- splits x16 to two x8 PCIE

Have not tried RAID modes yet, but works well for adding three additional SATAs in non RAID mode

http://www.adaptec.com/en-US/products/sata_cards/entry/AAR-1420SA/