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    How do I optimize my Cheetah 15K.5 for games that requires good sequential read performance

    You folks pointing the finger at the game are missing a critical fact: "For example using Passmark Performance test, I only get about 29MB/sec for sequential read speed which is way lower than the max of this drive." It is an issue with his SYSTEM. Have you checked the drivers for the...
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    939->Massively overclocked Core2 suggestions needed

    Hi folks, My system is starting to get long in the tooth and I want an upgrade. It still runs 90% of things acceptably but certain (*cough Sims 2 cough*) games max out the processor. I got shafted in the 939 days buying into the hype that 939 would have some staying power, and managed to get...
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    Asrock Dual SATA2 freezes/hangs when loading Windows

    have any of you folks tried removing the chipset heatsinks and cleaning off the paste, then reapplying with AS5?
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    Can any ram run dual channel?

    I am running two umatched, generic AZENRAM PC2700 sticks in dual channel with no issues. Hehe one is TSOP and the other is BGA
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    Good Socket A mobo that has 4 ram slots?

    Best to trade it and get 1gb sticks. The more sticks of RAM installed, the less stable the system becomes. It is to do with the timing and power requirements for running so many memory modules. DDR400 is unstable and incompatible at the best of times and I personally don't use anything more...