Ideally, sure. In the meantime, a RAID 0 setup is many times cheaper than the equivalent size SSD. It can also be fun to build one, even if they're redundant.

1TB SSD vs 2x500GB RAID 0.
$2,409.99 vs. $169.98

 

it's also many times slower at things that actually matter.

Also comparing 1tb of spindle hd to 1tb of ssd is like comparing solid gold apples to granny smith apples. they're kind of the same in superficial ways but /really/

 

Yes, I agree. My point isn't that RAID 0 spindle array is perfectly equivalent to an SSD of the same size. I said straight away that SSD is the ideal solution. To expand on your analogy: most people can't afford those solid gold apples, so granny smiths will do.

 

SSDs are less reliable than normal harddisks because of the limited write cycles of flash memory. Furthermore SSDs usually fail completely while harddisks usually show signs before they drop dead. So if you really need higher reliability for your system with SSDs get 2 if you have no backup strategy. Anyway if you really care for your data some external NAS(Synology, QNAS,..) is the smart decision for your home network.

 

I suggest you take a look at this as well:
Tech Report March 2012 System Guide
http://techrepo******/articles.x/22513
I believe the Sweet Spot is closest to your budget.
Also read through this forum thread
http://techrepo******/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=79810
Compare the suggestions to your current choices.
In particular I would consider saving 50 bucks off your PSU and putting it towards another part eg your monitor.

I'd also suggest you wait at least a week for Kepler to come out before you buy any graphics cards,though.There should be some price movement in the next few weeks which should be to your benefit.

 

I don't know how good the currently selected Cooler Master 800W PSU is, but that is one part of your setup which you should NOT skimp on. Always get a better PSU than what you need. Not quite good enough PSUs can cause all kinds of seemingly unrelated problems.

My last few PSUs were chose after carefully comparing load tests, efficiency and noise levels between all of them. I eventually found the best suited PSU for me and bought it. I wouldn't blindly trust any brand name of PSU. They all lie. Judge a PSU based on its test results, not the sticker label, and definitely not the price.

 

Thanks for all the input so far guys, I'm currently looking over my PSU, case, mobo, and GPU, and I'm wondering if I was planning to set up SLI/Crossfire, how big of a PSU should I get? Also, I noticed that this motherboard and this one as well, get a lot of love from review sites, however I've found multiple boards that support two GPU's in x16/x8, like this one, does the x16/x8 make a big difference against a x8/x8 setup?

 

I want an awesome computer also, but my budget is a bit lower at $1000. I don't keep track of the market, new products etc what is a good for a desktop pc(all parts required) for 1000 - 1300.

 

The Tech Report "Sweet Spot" PC is a good place to start. It comes to $950 which leaves you with a little extra for a decent monitor or two and a keyboard.

I know you said "all parts required", but does that include keyboard, mouse, monitor, or just the PC box parts?

 

That guide looks pretty good. Though I would recommend running any build through http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-31-202.html . That's what I did and they were pretty helpful.

 

Everything. I'm using a piece of shit laptop right now that is on his last legs.

 

Do you need speakers too then, or do you already have speakers/headphones for your laptop? If you do need 'em, cheap ones to upgrade later, or 7.1 surround sound?

 

I have a decent set of headphones

 

He's proposing buying an 800W PSU and he's not running a multi-card setup.No need for it;people tend to buy WAY more PSU than they need.He can get a good 550W or 650W PSU for 80-120 dollars,even without rebates.That's why I say save the money.

Edit: For example,take a look at this Corsair HX650
Highly rated,SLI ready.$125 dollars sticker price, $105 after mail in rebate.

 

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What do you guys think of this ?

 

Interesting idea - but I think it'll really limit expandability and in three or four years, you'll be putting out another $1000.00

Be better to buy (build) a desktop and put in a couple hundred every other year and keep it up to date.

Also, if you care about this - it doesn't have much of a choice for multiscreen viewing (just one d-sub).