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    AMD A6-1450 or Intel i3-3217u

    Looking at a couple of 11.6" laptops - they are spec'd out pretty much the same except for the processor. Any compelling reason to get one over the other? Leaning towards the AMD unit (Dell) as it has Bluetooth, the Intel (Asus) doesn't. Just using this in the field for small 1-2 page...
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    Is the stock I5-4440 heatsink a POS??

    Looks like one. Just getting ready to put a new machine together and was a bit dismayed when I saw the heatsink - I have an H60 that isn't being used currently, would that be sufficient for an I5-4440? Or am I fine using stock?
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    Lumia 1520 - anyone using one?

    I have one on order but I'm not completely sold on the size. They are great for office apps, just not certain I want to carry around something that big. Just curious about feedback from any 1520 owners.
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    Does anyone actually use the Haswell IGP in a desktop.

    Just picked up an I5 4440 and have a Z87 board on the way. All I'm using my computer for these days are office apps, a construction estimating and takeoff program that isn't very demanding and the usual internet stuff. Don't game or watch movies. Would want to run two monitors, one 27" @...
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    2nd SSD extremely slow in W8 - any ideas?

    Just changed boards from an Asus Sabertooth 990 FX to the newer revision 2.0. On doing this my Windows 7 setup consisting of two SSD's runs perfectly ( after updating a few things) - pretty much the same setup I had with the older board. I also run a two SSD drive Windows 8 setup occasionally...
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    2nd SSD extremely slow on W8 - any ideas?

    Just changed boards from an Asus Sabertooth 990 FX to the newer revision 2.0. On doing this my Windows 7 setup consisting of two SSD's runs perfectly ( after updating a few things) - pretty much the same setup I had with the older board. I also run a two SSD drive Windows 8 setup...
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    Anyone using Acronis 2013 and Windows 8 ??

    A few months back I tried Windows 8 for a while - found out that when I had Acronis installed my computer wouldn't enable USB after being in sleep mode - I could move the mouse and get back to the sign in screen but then I couldn't get any input from either the USB mouse or the USB keyboard. I...
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    Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T Tablet with AT&T 4G LTE - $499

    Saw this at SD - regular price is $899. Killer deal if you have AT&T and are looking for a Windows 8 tablet. @ Microsoft Store...
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    Samsung 256 GB 830 $170 - $20 rebate = $150

    Tiger Direct - saw this at SD... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...fwB1BKBo0MKXuw This has been fluctuating from in to out of stock. Currently available as of 4:10 on Friday the 22nd, Pacific time. Update - looks like it is still available but no rebate now, making it $170
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    Anyone using a HP Envy X2??

    Just curious about any owners experience. I ordered one for $525 from Staples recently (the list is an absurd $850) - the reviews seem decent - given the Atom's limitations.
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    Next generation W8 Tablets (not RT)... when will they be available??

    Anyone know when the newer tablets running full Windows 8 will be released and if they will really be substantially superior to the current clover trail Z2760. Not looking for one of the I5 Surfaces, just wondering about the replacements for tabs that are running clover trail. I have heard...
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    Anyone using 'Storage Spaces' in Windows 8 ??

    I just stumbled on this yesterday and tested it out with a couple sets of SSD's that I don't use any longer. Seems like a viable alternative to raid as you get, at least it appears so to me, most of the benefits of raid but it seems that you can still run optimize (trim) on the sets. I built...
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    Core i3-2377M notebook - any input

    Just picked up an HP 14" notebook with an i3-2377M processor - I don't know anything about current mobile processors, looking for input on this. Only paid $300 for this after all of the coupons, rebate etc. usage will mostly be light office duties.
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    Anyone RMA a Plextor SSD?

    Just wondering what sort of turn around time to expect. Plextor has had one of my drives now for a week already and no action on it yet.
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    Fx 8320 $162

    No tax or shipping for me, probably a short term thing since today is black Friday. I know not many AMD users around here, but some might be interested in this price. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...560&CatId=7339
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    New vishera pricing at BLT

    Just is case anyone is interested. Substantial drop from what was posted there a couple of weeks ago. Saw this at XS forums. ..http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/s.cgi?order_id=!ORDERID!&s_max=25&t_all=1&s_all=HKBOX
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    Plextor 128 M3S $75 FS

    Just ordered 2 of them - these have the toggle nand. Link ...http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...6&Sku=P67-7007
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    Plextor 128M3S $95.00

    First time I have seen them this low. I don't really need another drive myself, but looks like a decent price. Link ... http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...6&sku=P67-7007
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    Anyone see this article on Sandforce and Intel

    Looks like Intel discovered an encryption issue with the 2281 Sandforce controller. I don't have any of the 2281's and I don't need to encrypt - but it might be important to some. Looks like Intel will reimburse owners the price of the drive if they want. Link ...
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    What CPU related benchmarks should I check?

    I'm going to be checking a couple of different processors in the same system. I don't game, so just looking at benches that might relate to my use - mostly Office programs, heavy into Excel as well as a blueprint takeoff program that loads and manipulates large TIFF's. Just curious as to...
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    FX 6100 - $160.00 at Amazon.

    Reluctant to post anything Bulldozer related, but just in case you're in the market, this is the best price I have found. I have one that clocks to 4000 pretty easily, I have seem others running around 4500 - mine is for work though. Link...
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    Vcore variation

    This is on an Asus Sabertooth 990FX with a Seasonic 660 watt power supply. My Vcore, while running prime 95, fluctuated between 1.164 and 1.176, While idling it ranges between 1.200 and 1.236. This is with a 960T processor with the turbo, but I haven't seen the turbo kicking in. Is this...
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    AMD RAIDXpert settings - anyone familiar with this??

    Does anyone know how, in RAIDXpert, I can set (1) Read Cache Status to read ahead, and (2) Write Cache status to write back?? In the logical drive area of RAIDXpert, under settings is the area that has the options. For whatever reason, 'No Cache' is enabled under Read Cache status, and...
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    Boot loop issue with Z68 chipsets in general, Gigabyte specifically.

    I have been reading quite a bit about the boot loop issue, does anyone know how wide spread this is exactly? Quite a few postings of P67 chipsets doing the same thing. Unfortunately, it is usually just people with problems that post about their experiences, not the ones that have had good...
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    AMD Chipsets and SSD performance

    I currently have a board with 790X Northbridge and an 850 Southbridge (Gigabyte 890XTA-UD3). I also use several sets of SSD's all in raid0. My issue and question follows : with my Intel M25's and OCX Vertex2's I get results in raid0 pretty much as you would expect - they scale almost perfectly...
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    128 GB Corsair Performance 3

    Anyone have one of these drives, or better yet a pair in raid0? I have found a meager amount of discussion only on these - even at the Corsair forums. My questions on them are as follows if anyone has any input. 1. I have read in a couple of spots that these drives are set up with a fairly...
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    SSD's in Raid 0 - Align??

    I have a couple of sets of SSD's in Raid 0. The first set (C drive) was aligned when i put W7 on it. The others I just set as a raided pair in the bios. It just dawned on me thay the second and third sets (D and E drives) did not get aligned. Is this necessary??
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    Is anyone familiar with OWC for the new generation Sandforce drives??

    This link is to their new drives - they look to be a near equivalent to the OCZ Max IOPS drives that are starting to come out. I have not heard much about them. Saw a link to this site at some SSD review site. Time for some new drives here but I'm still waiting on events and reviews. Link...
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    Crucials in raid - no trim

    I am considering a couple of the crucials for a raid0 install - I have read conflicting information though on the crucials need for trim as - supposedly - the crucial GC is not very aggressive. I have also read posts about the crucials being just fine in raid as long as they are given some...