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The desktop I bought at BestBuy ~3 years ago came with raid, it's not an uncommon option anymore.

• duskwuff 16y ago
  Chances are that both were (effectively) software RAID, though. Real hardware RAID is extremely rare on desktops.
  • benologist 16y ago
    I don't actually know, it's some Intel stuff that can be configured to 0 or 1 pre-boot.
    • amalcon 16y ago
      Most likely you have what's known as "fake" RAID. Really it's just software RAID, with a few things in BIOS to make it easier to implement.
  • asdfj843lkdjs 16y ago
    I specifically wanted a hardware RAID and only Alienware had it. But I usually also do not scan Ebay for anything.
    • biot 16y ago
      It's not hard to put together your own system including a dedicated hardware RAID card. You should even be able to specify the components and have your local computer shop do the assembly.