HTPC hardware

[brad]

On Tue, 2003-11-25 at 14:49, Brian Densmore wrote:
> Yes, with a PCI RAID when the board goes south,
> all you need do is replace is the bad card. With the 
> all-in-one system if one part goes out, you are left with
> a partially functioning board that if you are lucky
> you can disable the onboard piece of hardware  and install
> an add-on board. Worst case scenario in the all-in-one
> solution is you need to replace the MB and RAID card 
> because you can't disable the broken RAID controller /or
> you need to replace the MB. But I know people who swear
> by them. so you pay your fee and take your chances. I
> hadn't read that HW RAID was any better than SW RAID.
> I have seen the argument, but never any proof.
> To the best of my knowledge it is an Urban Myth. I do
> recall seeing a comparison done somewhere and the numbers,
> IIRC, were inconclusive. [now watch someone on the list
> will find some evidence to prove me dead wrong]
> 
> Brian

That's a good point about parts going bad.  If the performance is the
same, then I would prefer the pci card as well.  It gives me many more
MB options.

Thanks,

Brad