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    Looking for Training Materials of Advanced Tutorial - Imaging/Deplyong Win7 Images

    Hey Guys/Gals, The title almost says it all. I have been imaging/deploying corporate images using Sysprep + Norton Ghost which was working well for our small company. However, the knowledge that I have is very basic and I need to know more and was hoping if someone could link me up to...
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    Can Memtest86 be wrong with the new Z68 chipset?

    Hi all, Greets! I recently built a new sandybridge PC for a friend and here are the specs: Intel Core i5 2500K GIGABYTE GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-495-_-Product Memory: GSkill Sniper 8gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...k=sniper%208gb Corsair CX600 EVGA...
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    Can I use a WWAN antenna as the 3rd Wifi Antenna?

    Hi, I'm planning to replace my flaky minipcie wifi and I need advice about the antenna. My laptop has two sets of antenna, one for 3G WWAN and the other is for normal wifi. According to the labels, both is "Main" and "Aux". The card that I'm planning to get is an Intel 5300 which has 3...
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    Help in Aligning SSD, Vertex 2 (60gb) Raid 0, Dual boot Linux/Windows7

    Hi all, I just purchased 2 Vertex 2 SSDs running Raid 0. I only have the Intel Raid (P55, ICH10R) to use these. I don't care much about TRIM as I reformat every 6 months and I will not fill the SDDs anyway. I also have a separate set of HDDs 1TB (also running Raid 0). When I built my RAID 0...
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    3 x X25-V or 2 x Vertex2/Agility2 in raid 0?

    Hi, I saw a good deal in Fry's Electronics for the X25-V 40gb Intel SSD for just $69.99. Since I'll be upgrading to an SSD with a budget of $250, this triggered my interest. Originally, I planned on buying a 2 x 64gb Vertex 2 or Agility 2 this coming thanksgiving sale and run these in Raid 0...
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    How to enable TRIM in Raid mode - SSD not part of the RAID Array?

    Hi all, I have 3 Raid controllers in my motherboard. These are the ICH10R, Jmicron JMB36x, and the Marvell 9123. Totally I have 9 Sata ports. 6 of them belong to the P55 ICH10R, 2 of them (colored white) belong to the Marvell 9123, and the last 1 is for the Jmicron. Currently I have 2 x...
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    Budget Raid 0 boot drive. What to pick?

    Hi everyone. Once again I need your help regarding this future purchase of mine. I'm planning to buy a new computer/upgrade (low-mid range) in the next two weeks and I'm getting ready for it. I already bought an Intel processor (i7 860), case, PSU (Corsair 650TX), cooler (H50). With my old...
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    Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte P55 board? What to pick?

    I’m planning to upgrade/buy a new computer. I already bought an Intel processor (i7 860), case, PSU (Corsair 650TX), cooler (H50). I’m down to motherboard and SSD. I've posted my SSD question on the Storage thread. I’m looking for a P55 mobo that has USB 3.0, SATA III 6.0, eSata, and Raid...
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    Is +5VSB standby power a feature of the "motherboard" or "Power Supply?"

    Hi, I've been speaking with Gigabyte regarding my 5vsb standby power. I was requesting that they add feature in the BIOS to disable it because my motherboard did not come with jumper settings to disable it. I was requesting this to be added as a BIOS features because everytime I turn off...
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    CF to SATA Adapter vs USB Flash drive

    Hi all, I have a Slim M-ATX casing and it only fits one internal 3.5hdd. I already have an ODD so my only vacant slot is the floppy drive. I saw that there is a CF to SATA adapter that has a bay that can fit the floppy drive slot (like a Card reader, except it is sata). They said that...
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    System is OFF but USB devices stay ON! G31m-Es2l

    Hi all, I recently purchased a gigabyte g31m-es2l and it seems to be working fine. After putting in the CPU, memory, others, the first thing I noticed is that when I plugged in my external hard drive - 2.5" - USB powered (installing Windows 7 FROM a USB), it turned ON! I haven't even...
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    Where to buy a nice Computer Table?

    I don't know where to post this. If I post this in the wrong forum, mods, please move it. Hi, I was just wondering where you bought your computer tables. My budget is around 100-150 U$D. I live here in the US and I've already checked Best Buy and Ikea. I don't like the tables there...
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    Where to take A+ Certification Exam?

    Hi all, *I don't know where to post my concern. I'm sorry if this is not the right forum section. Please move the thread if mistaken. I'm planning to take the A+ certification exam ASAP. I currently live at NJ (Northern area) but I'm very close to NYC. I have no idea on where to...
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    CPUID:06FD Patch ID:00A1 shows at POST / GA-P35-DS3L

    Hi all, I have a weird problem with my recently built PC (3 days old). When I first built it about 3 days ago, it was ok. Everything works smooth, no abnormal messages showing at the POST screen. It was just perfect. But then: My brother plugged his IPOD mini into my new system. The...
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    44 degrees Celcius.. is that normal in BIOS Idle?

    Hi, I have a question about my CPU temp using the stock Intel Heatsink. I just built my new computer today. My specs are: GA-P35-DS3L / E2180 / 2gb 1.8v A-data ddr2800 sticks / Inno3D 7600GT / etc After successfully putting all the basic parts like vid, cpu, mobo, psu, mem (just for...
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    HD 2600XT vs 8600GT

    Hi, I'm planning to buy a video card for my PC and I'm confused about what to get between the two. I'm not going to play games but I would want newer games to play in my PC. I don't care if the resolutions is not at max. Now this is my case: Here in our country: 7600GT is not...
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    Should I put a fan here?

    Hi all, I'm wondering if it would be a good idea if I replace the black plastic tube (I don't know what its called) from the side panel and replace it with a 80mm fan? This is a picture of what I'm talking about http://i212.photobucket.com/al...8/keplenk/IMG_1739.jpg Should I just...
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    7600GT or 8600GT this 2008?

    Hi everyone, Greetings! I'm about to buy a new video card and I'm confused about what to pick between these two gfx cards. 8600GT or 7600GT? I've googled this issue and all of them are old already. Most of them (specifically 7600gt vs 8600gt threads) are posted on the middle of 2007...
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    110/220V input question with Antec PSU

    Hi, I just recently purchased an Antec earthwatts EA380 ATX12V v2.0 380W Power Supply as advised by the forum members here (thanks by the way). I don't have the PSU yet (still in transit) and I was just wondering about the input voltage. I noticed that the PSU doesnt have a switch to...
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    Wierd Parts that was shipped with case, what are these?

    Hi all, NOOB WARNING: I'll be asking a question that is too noobish, forgive me for that. I just want to what these are: I just bought a COOLER MASTER Elite 330 and I checked the parts. Along with the screws, standoffs, manual, etc .. there came two (2) unidentified objects. One...
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    need help to buy Budget PSU!

    Hi, I will be buying a PSU soon and I need your help! I know it is wrong to budget you PSU but I got no choice :( While doing some research on budget PSU, I found these three: 1st candidate: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge...