Recent content by rappy

So I have been trying to decide what is my best bet. Either build a system or go with a "pre built" system. I want something simple to use, yet actually works. Though I realize building your own rig will be less costly, would it be easier for me (newb) to go with something like a Synology...

Hello- so I have a new build. I have 2 WD 1TB black hard drives that I am mirroring using Windows 7 Ultimate mirror option (not sure what the real name is). The drive keeps disappearing and I have to re-boot (sometimes several times) for it to show up again? As mentioned, this is from a...

Thanks for the quick reply. Should I install on the "system" SSD drive or my "old" Raptor X drive? Rappy

Not sure if this is the right place, but I have installed a new ssd drive is my Main OS drive. My "old" system drive is now a secondary drive. I cannot figure out how to access my MS office apps from that drive, as well as other apps like Itunes. I don't want to have to reinstall the software...

I am not a gamer, But I do some home video conversions/editing. I am in the process of updating my rig slowly. Just purchased a 64 Virtex2 SSD. Want to update Mobo a CPU early 2011. Do I need to update my video card? Would I gain anything besides having a "new toy"? If so, my choices...

Well it's been a while since I have "updated" my pc. I couldn't resist picking up a 60GB OCZ Agility2 from Microcenter for $109 (after rebate) and a 1TB WD black HD. I want to use the WD to continue saving about 125 or so home movie VHS tapes to my pc. Of course I want to use the SSD for...

When I turn on my pc (from sleep or completely off), my monitor will be completely black, and it will slowly brighten up to "normal" after a few minutes? Not sure if it is my monitor or video card? This has been happening for a fe months now. It is a Samsung SyncMaster 204B and NVIDIA GeForce...

My external HD wont power off when I shut down my PC. I have tried everything, and followed the directions from their support site. I have reinstalled the WD Button Manager that is supposed to controll it, but nothing? Any help would be appreciated. Rappy

Since yesterday my computer has been acting funny when booting up. It gets to the screen where the little blue line goes across (sorry but I dont know how to properly explain it) and it hangs??????? I then power it down and it will restart with the error screen (not the blue screen of death)...

I know the Matrix Orbital comes bundeled with the software LCDC, but I am wondering if it is possible to dispaly the readings from Coretemp or CPU-Z or are the apps from LCDC good enogh? Thanks, Rappy

Curently I have a Motorola Surfboard 4100 and Linksys WRT54G router. I've had them for a few years. They work fine, but my question is, can I/should I upgrade for more performance gain, security features, or anything else worth of spending the extra cash on either one? I am pretty lost while...

This is what I currently have in my bag. Pretty happy with the coverage: Canon Zoom super wide EF 17-40mm F4L - $635 (AR) Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II - $80 (Dont let the price fool ya!) Canon Telephoto EF 85mm F/1.8 USM - $320 DR - By far the most crisp lense I have seen Canon Zoom...

Since you have helped me with some computer issues, I hope I can help you with this. I got into cameras a few years ago. I looked long and hard before deciding on Canon. I picked up and still have the Canon 10D. It is a great piece of equipment. What I found, just like Dug mentioned is...

N7 is right. I had those sticks and could not get orthos to run stable! Went to Team Group and now all is good. This is what I have now - Team group

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but........my current set up is a simple WD 250GB hard drive along with an external WD 250GB drive. I just picked up a 150GB Raptor as well. I don't want to set up RAID, but I do want to make sure I set it up to optimize my system, and make sure I don't...