Quote Originally Posted by IanB View Post
But unfortunately you don't get software-only cards with x8 interfaces. Or ones with x4 interfaces that have more than 4 ports.

The interface could handle up to 8 100MB/s SATA drives really in terms of raw throughput, but you're not going to get the chance to test your scaling theory as no-one is releasing an 8-port card in that form factor that'll allow software-only RAID.
Check this out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16816115026

The only one I could find. So I'll forgive you.
Looks yummy, huh Serra?

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