Recent content by ActorMW

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    Creating a RAID 1 from an existing drive?

    Thanks for the replies. I should be able to figure it out!
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    Creating a RAID 1 from an existing drive?

    I have a question that I haven't seen specifically addressed. I have two PCs that currently do not have any active backup measures. I keep multiple copies of important files but I'd like to add drives to create a RAID 1 for redundancy. For example, I have 1 640GB drive that is my current...
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    Foxconn A7VMX-k issues

    ** Edited to delete double post.
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    Foxconn A7VMX-k issues

    I think maybe I wasn't clear here. The system that does NOT work with the 430w PSU: Foxconn A7VMX-K AMD 4850e (45w) 4GB (2x2GB PC-6400) 1 HDD 1 DVD 1 Wireless NIC 1 80mm Case fan The system that DOES work with the 430w PSU: MSI P45 NEO C2Q 9450 OC'd to 3Ghz 4GB (2x2GB...
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    Foxconn A7VMX-k issues

    Hello all, Long time reader of A-Tech & the forums, only post rarely but here I am with an issue of my own now. I've got an A7VMX-K that I've had issues with from the beginning. Upon purchase I installed with an AMD 4850e CPU, Antec HE430 PSU, 4GB Corsair DDR2-800 and 1 HDD & 1 DVD both...
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    Budget ~$200. MB+CPU+MEM

    Thanks for the clarification Keitero. I thought I had read somewhere that the Phenom IIs would have DDR2&DDR3 capabilities but perhaps that was only refering to the AM2+ models. Since I'll probably wait another 9-12 months for the upgrade I think I'm going to shoot for an even lower price...
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    Budget ~$200. MB+CPU+MEM

    I'm sorry if I didn't make it clear. That is what I'd like to do. I was under the impression that the AM3 chips would run on capable AM2+ MBs albeit without DDR3 and such. My goal is to buy something capable for now and maybe upgrade the CPU in 1 year or something. Is that not possible?
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    Budget ~$200. MB+CPU+MEM

    Well I can certainly save money with the 740g board and get a cheap video card but I'm worried it won't support the Phenom II CPUs if I want to upgrade. Any thoughts on a good board that will support Phenom II but without on board video?
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    Budget ~$200. MB+CPU+MEM

    Ash, That is exactly what I was looking at for CPU/MB. Looks like a good setup. o1die, I hadn't looked at 740g boards. I may go that way for better graphic performance but I'll have to read more about that chipset. Thanks for the replies!
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    Budget ~$200. MB+CPU+MEM

    Ok, so I've spent the last two days browsing the forums and the net looking for info. I'm replacing my fiance's PC as its quickly dying. Before this I was really pro Intel but at this price point AMD seems a better choice. I've been looking at all sorts of IGP boards mostly 780g and 790gx...
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    Corsair / Patriot / OCZ / Mushkin DDR2 800 choice

    I was leaning toward the Mushkin for that reason. Will I see better performance out of the DDR1000? It is tempting for only $5 more and no rebate to deal with!
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    Corsair / Patriot / OCZ / Mushkin DDR2 800 choice

    Long time Anandtech reader and forum browser but first post. I searched around a bit here but didn't see my specific question addressed. I'm looking at 4 different brands all at about $80 shipped. 4-4-4-12 for all but the mushkin @ 5-4-4-12. The mushkin is at 1.8V and the other 3 are at...