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    Do I need to fix the allignment on my Intel SSD?

    I installed Win XP and all my programs on my Intel SSD today. I ran AS SSD benchmark and it noted my alignment at 31K was "BAD". Do I need to re-align my drive?
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    Intel G2 SSD and Win XP

    I ordered an 80GB Intel G2 SSD this week and am planning on installing it in my work laptop, Dell Latitude D830. We still run Windows XP in my office so no Win 7 goodness. I have looked around the internets and these forums but I have seen conflicting information so I still have a few...
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    1 x 500 GB vs 2 x 250 GB HDs

    Which would give better performance when working with HiDef video files. The HD(s) will be going in a new HTPC. Not worried about the increased failure rate, I will have all the important stuff on my other PC. Thanks
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    Thinking about pushing my Opty 165 a little more

    I purchased an Opty 165 in February and overclocked it to 2.4 on 1.3 volts, cooled by a Zalman 7000 Cu. It has been running stable since. I never really tried to push it more because; 1) I was content, and 2) my temps. Asus probe shows I idle at 36-39C and under dual prime I hit about 59C...
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    Wireless connection keeps dropping :(

    I have this TrendNet PCI card connecting to a Linksys WRT54G that is one floor up and 2 rooms over (about 30 feet). Every 30 to 60 min my connection drops then I?m reconnected a few seconds to a few minutes later. I noticed a lot of the reviews on newegg for my card have the same problem...
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    Which video card for RTS games?

    I have a 6600 GT and was looking to upgrade to one of these choices. 7900 GT lowest power consumption, least expensive ($260-$300) 7900 GTX ($450-$500) X1900 XT high power consumption, loud, ($350-$400) I mostly play BFME2 and other RTS games but also a little HL2, Far Cry, and GRAW...
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    RAID 0 and editing High Def files

    I recently purchased an opteron 165, which is figgin sweet btw, and am selling my 3000+. I was considering using the proceeds to purchase a new hard drive. I was considering getting another 250 GB Hitachi T7K250 or maybe a 74 GB raptor. I have a myHD 130 that I use to record HD programs...