Yes a RAID card could solve a lot of issues for the AMD Anshel but with an onboard controller as good the ICH10R for the intel that would raise your cost by quite a bit just to attempt to compete with the intel (and fail).
As for tdp ratings, they are probably closer than you think if the system is run at stock speeds, the boards you are referring to are specifically engineered for overclocking and are a hideous waste of money for anyone not intending to put the screws to them! Say what you want about the power hogs that are intel, clock for clock there is no comparison between the AM3 and i7 platform BUT the AM3 is capable of higher clocks with extreme cooling. For those of us using water or good air cooling the choice for speed and truly impressive proccessing power is the i7. Clock for clock the i7 is about 35% more powerful according to my 3d bench results and 100% more powerful in 2d benches.
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Are you even remotely serious?
The beatings will continue until morale improves!
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