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    Did memory literally double in price today?

    Prices went up Today @ most Suppliers. I build Systems and order RAM in Volume. I have an Order for a Client and I needed 26 8GB Pieces. Between 9:00AM and 2:00PM three of my Supplier increased prices on 1600MHz DDR3 CL 11 10%. I was able to get one to hold the price they quoted in the AM...
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    Samsung 840 Pro 256gb $187.99/FS rakuten.com EDIT: Possible CC fraud link, be careful

    Generate a Virtual Card # through your Credit Card Website.
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    Do you guys like windows 8?

    Not crazy about and liked it even less when I had to go through 6 or 7 steps to get into safe mode to uninstall a unstable Drive. Have one install of 8 because I am a Technician ,but have decided not to install it on any of my personal machines. I have had 0 request for upgrades to 8 and have...
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    Are you skipping Windows 8?

    Unfortunately because I do repairs and upgrades I had to install it on one machine for learning purposes so that I can repair Windows 8 Systems that are starting to come in. I have also wiped about 20 Clients Computers of Windows 8 and installed Windows 7 for them because they just could not...
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    Problem with Windows 8, and adding a second hard drive with Windows 7 installed on it

    You will either have to change BIOS to Legacy each time you boot 7 or reinstall 7 using UEFI to have them play together.
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    Are you aware that your Sandisk Extreme SSD has broken TRIM?

    In the testing of the Sandisk Extreme Windows shows TRIM enabled, but the fact is enabled does not mean working. You are correct in your assumption that Sandisk is definitely a Second Tier Company and has no clue how to deal with Customers nor the resources to do so. What I read on the Sandisk...
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    Are you aware that your Sandisk Extreme SSD has broken TRIM?

    Not sure if everyone is aware of this but if you are running a Sandisk Extreme SSD with the R201 Firmware your TRIM is not working. There is a big discussion on Sandisk Forums about how Sandisk is stalling with Firmware to fix it and Users are filing Complaints with BBB & FTC Consumer...
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    OCZ 1TB PCI-E RevoDrive Hybrid 100gb SSD $159.99 shipped at Amazon!

    This says volumes with regards to OCZ reliability. Shamelessly stolen from SD: OK here is the latest on OCZ. Seagate's tender offer was accepted by OCZ on July 30. I am not sure of the close date, but OCZ will either be named Seagate and the OCZ name will go away or it will become a...
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    How Does Dell, Etc. Run Vista Premium with Only On-board Graphics ?

    My Intel 950GMA runs AERO fine.
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    Burning Problem with Vista

    :confused:Dell E521 Vista Home Premium Creator 9 I tried to update the firmware on my Philips HTS6500. I downloaded the file extracted and burned using data utility in Creator 9. the file can be found here: http://www.usasupport.philips.com/produ.../37&subCat=HOME_THEATER_SU_US_CONSUMER...
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    Burning Problem with Vista

    Dell E521 Vista Home Premium Creator 9 I tried to update the firmware on my Philips HTS6500. I downloaded the file extracted and burned using data utility in Creator 9. the file can be found here: http://www.usasupport.philips.com/produ.../37&subCat=HOME_THEATER_SU_US_CONSUMER The...
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    Corsair XMS2-5400 (2x1GB) DDR2-675 $109

    Not a Gammer , just do photo and Offices Apps. How much performance increase would I see over my 2G dual channel PC4300 that came with my system. Is it worth upgrading?? Have a AMD 5000X2
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    Dual DVI Video Card

    Not an expert so any help appreciated. I have a Dell 2405 and a Vizio 47 1080p. HP 1600a with AMD 3800 X2 2G ram. Not a gammer but would like a dual DVI card that with work well with Vista Premium. Any help appreciated.
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    Two Wireless routers on one cable modem

    Thanks, Will give that a try.