Although IDE RAID can theoretically push more data (and actually does perform better in the WinBench Disk tests), we weren't blown away by the performance - or loss of, in the case of Content Creation 2000. For those with Zip drives, extra hard disk drives, or an additional CD-RW/DVD drive, the extra IDE connectors will be invaluable for the purpose of expansion, but IDE RAID just doesn't seem to be justifiable at this point.

Chris Angelini
Editor