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    Simple reliable NAS

    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...
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    Hard drives are disappearing on new build?

    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...
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    How to access MS office with old drive?

    Thanks for the quick reply. Should I install on the "system" SSD drive or my "old" Raptor X drive? Rappy
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    How to access MS office with old drive?

    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...
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    Should I update my GeForce 7600GT?

    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...
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    What should I do with my new SSD and raptor?

    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...
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    Is my monitor or video card going bad? dark screen

    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...
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    WD My Book Premium wont power off

    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
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    Boot is acting funny????

    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)...
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    Matrix Orbital

    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
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    Is it worth an upgrade?

    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...
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    Digital SLR Camera recommendations?

    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...
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    Digital SLR Camera recommendations?

    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...
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    P5B-E/Core 2 E6600/Corsair XMS PC2 6400 Orthos Failure

    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
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    New Hard Drive Set up Question

    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...
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    Sunbeam Rheobus switch

    Yeah, I think the Silver replacement is the way I am going to go. Thanks!
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    Sunbeam Rheobus switch

    I would like to replace the black nobs for silver ones. I have no clue what they are called "officially" so I can google replacements? Also, would it be hard to replace? Any info would be appreciated. Rappy
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Cool...Thanks..now I can work on other things! Rappy
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    Lian Li PC60APLUSII

    My C2D is my first build, and I purchased the 60BPLUS II. So for a person who has not had the chance to use other cases, I can say I like this case allot. It has plenty of room, it LOOKS nice, well built, and not too flashy. Besides the bottle of glass cleaner I have used to get the...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Thanks n7! I am pretty sure the main issue was the memory. Once I installed the Team group memory, it wasnt long before I got it Orthos stable! Do you think my temps are ok? Rappy
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    failing Orthos stress test

    So here are my settings: JUMPER FREE - AI Tuning(Manual)**CPU Freq(401)**DRAM Freq.(802MHz)**PCI Express(100)**PCI Clock Synch(33.3)**Spread Spectrum(Disabled)** Memory Voltage(2.10)**CPU VOltage(1.41250)**FSB Term. Voltage(1.3)**NB(1.45)**SB(1.500)**ICH Chipset(1.2150) CPU config - Ratio...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Yeah!!!!!! I finally got Orthos to run the blended test for 13 hours (shut if off on my way to work), after dozens and dozens and dozens of settings, and some great help from users of this forum. To be honest, I dont even know the exact settings I have loaded, but they are very similar to the...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Ugh....THis is killing me....Again, This is the best set up I have had so far. I have tried all the suggestions, but no luck. To be honest, all the different settings are starting to blend together. I am just wondering what I really need to concentrate on? FSB? Memeory Voltage? V core...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Yup - used AS5 for the CPU. So I should remove the passive heat sink(i think thats what its called) on the NB, add AS5 then reinstall it??? Ir maybe replace it? By the way, I got just over 2 hours last night before it crashed (best timeing yet) with 375 as the CPU Freq. Again, I am truely...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Thanks Gary. I am at 2 hours currently. I will let it run a bit more and try some of the settings you suggested. Heat?? I have wondered if my Freezer pro would bo ok, or should I move up a step in cooling?? Right now, Core Temp shows about 61c to 63c, while Asus is showing the CPU temp at...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Like a broken record - I still cant get over the 1 hour hump @ 3.2 GHz. BUT there is some good news. Lowering the CPU freq to 375 (3000MHz) and all other settings the same (including memory) I am currently running the blended Orthos test at 1 hour 20 mintes. What does that mean??? Not that...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    With a bit of help I was able to get it back up to 3.2 GHz, but I still cant get past the blended Orthos test (approx 50 minutes) I have no clue what else to do. The best I can do is with 400 (CPU) freq - DRAM Freq @ 800 - 2.1 Memory voltage - 1.4 CPU Voltage - 1.3 FSB - 1.45 NB Vcore. I...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    ok...so now my noob-ness comes out. I cant figgure out why the clock speed now shows 2568 MHz??? My current settings are: AI Tuning(Manual)**CPU Freq(400)**DRAM(DDR 800)**PCIExpress (100)**PCI Clock(33.3)**Spread Spectrum(Disabled)**Memory volt.(2.10)**CPU Core(1.4)**FSB(1.3)**NB...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Ok...So I got it to 51 minutes then failed. Now what???? Rappy
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    failing Orthos stress test

    I think I got it.....well at least Orthos ran OK for 30 minutes (will test for a few hours latter in the evening). Her are my current settings: CPU Freq(400)**DRAM Frew(800)**PCI Express(100)**PCI Clock(33.3)**Spread Spectrum(off)**Memory volt.(Auto)**CPU Vcore(1.4125v)**FSB Term.(1.4v)**NB...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Well after spending the last few hours messing around with settings, it doesnt look like I got to far. The best I can get Orhtos blended test to run is between 3 to 6 minutes with memory Voltage @ 2.15 (or Auto)**CPU Voltage 1.4**FSB termination Voltage 1.3** NB 1.45 and memory set at (top to...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    Well just got a chance to install the DIMMs properly, disabled the "static Read Controll" and set the NB Vcore to 1.45. Ran the blended test and this time it errored out at about 4 minutes (rather then less the one minute). I guess that is a step in the right direction? I will contine to...
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    failing Orthos stress test

    With the help of a member on this site I adjusted my P5B Deluxe to a moderate OC. The system booted up with out a hitch. I ran Orthos "Small FFTs " for a little over an hour (no errors). I run the "Large, In-place FFTs" test and it fails less then a minute, as well as the "Blend-stress CPU...
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    Seasonic M series

    Wow....did that just pop up at New egg???? I thought I looked before I posted???? Anyhow.... Thanks, Rappy!
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    Seasonic M series

    Want to free up my case with the modular "M" series. Anyone know when it might hit stores? Thanks, Rappy
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    Lian - Li fan controller

    I havent finished "completely" installing it as well. I am waiting for some new case fans. I can tell you it looks nice, of course matches the clean look of my Lian Li case, but if you have your PC under a desk, it is very difficult to view the readings. (it is small). Unce I have it all in...
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    Need someone allot better in math then me

    Thanks for the info Xabanak Fanatik and peleejosh. Rappy
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    Need someone allot better in math then me

    Need someone allot better in math then me. I would like to compare a Scythe S-FLEX 120 mm fan that is 63.7 CFM (28 dba) vs. a Coolink SWiF with 54-90m3/h volume (14-24 dba). So I am not sure what the m3/h translates to in CFM? Thanks in advance, Rappy
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    Lian - Li fan controller

    Sorry, I just posted this in the "General" forum I just installed the controller to my Lian-Li 60plusII. Not sure how and where I should install the temp sensors? There are 3. one for CPU and 2 other sensors(sys-f & sys-r) by the way, not sure what that stands for?. I have my 2 120mm fans...
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    Lian Li Fan/Temp. Controller TR-3

    I just installed the controller to my Lian-Li 60plusII. Not sure how and where I should install the temp sensors? There are 3. one for CPU and 2 other sensors (sys-f & sys-r) by the way, not sure what that stands for?. I have my 2 120mm fans attached to the controller - 1 for the front fan...