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    About to buy a new SSD...advice please :)

    Hi all, I've had a lot of problems with my computer lately and think it's the SSD, which is an OCZ Vertex 2. I'm about to replace it and would like your opinions. It looks like the viable candidates are: Crucial MX100 256GB (£76)...
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    Time for a new build! Been out of the game for a while.

    Hi all, my current computer is 7 years old and in need of a refresh. My current build Intel E8400 3Ghz dual core Asus Rampage Formula (http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/RAMPAGE_FORMULA/) 4GB DDR2 OCZ Reaper RAM 60GB Vertex 2 SSD Plus HDDs for storage Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 Ultimate...
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    Please help...I've re-installed windows three times in the last three days!

    Hi guys, I really need some help. I'm currently typing this on my computer and praying that I can submit it before it freezes and crashes again. Here are my specs: Windows 7 64 bit Asus rampage formula Intel E8400 OCZ Vertex 2 60gb SSD (system drive) OCZ reaper 4gb Other storage drives I...
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    IPS/PLS Monitors - Samsung websites drives me crazy!

    I'm looking for a 24" monitor and I don't game on my PC, so don't need the low response time of a TN panel. I've been looking at IPS monitors and bought the LG 24EA53VQ but it had 2 dead pixels and quite bad backlight bleed so I sent it back. I'm now looking at Samsung PLS monitors, they're...
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    Please help...Very strange problems. Screenshot Included.

    Hi everyone, I'm having some strange problems here and I can't diagnose exactly what's going on, thought you might be able to help. I came home after a weekend away from my flat (These problems always happen after leaving a computer for a couple days!). I turned on my computer and usually what...
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    Can't boot with ACHI after using it for months...

    Hi everyone, happy new year and merry christmas :) Computer specs: OCZ Vertex 2 60gb ssd asus rampage formula mobo 4gb ocz reaper ram windows 7 64 bit pro intel 8400 @ 3.5ghz When i went out last night my computer was running fine. It's been running perfectly since I installed the SSD for...
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    My new SSD is unbelievably fast!

    I've never seen a computer this fast. Everything opens instantly... It only took a few minutes to install photoshop and it takes less than 3 seconds to open from a cold start... This is the single best purchase I have ever made for my computer. Specs: Intel E8400 3Ghz OC to 3.5Ghz Asus...
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    Computer will not boot with AHCI set in bios

    Ok I have a real problem now... Just done a clean install of windows onto an OCZ vertex 2 60gb. Before the install i set the sata configuration to AHCI in the bios. If I have my other sata hard drives connected the computer will not boot when the bios is set to AHCI. When I disconnect them it...
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    ARGH! Hard drive showing up as removable!!??

    I've just reinstalled windows. I've had this problem before but I can't remember how I fixed it... any ideas? All 4 hard drives are showing as removable and can be disconnected by clicking eject!! Better performance and write caching are enabled under the policies tab for each hard drive...
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    SSD Windows 7 install successful on first attempt! Which drivers should I install?

    So as you've gathered from the title I've just installed my first SSD and it went pretty smoothly. There was one snag along the way... After windows 7 was installed it restarted and said "4 updates have been installed, please restart your computer". (I have an ethernet cable plugged in). I...
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    Raptor X worth selling? Virtually unused.

    Hi everyone I've got a WD Raptor X 150GB (see link). http://support.wdc.com/product/kb.asp?groupid=611&lang=en I think this is the drive that I have, but it's at home at the moment and there is no one to check (i'm up at uni). I bought it about 2 years ago for my build and decided...
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    Best SSD out right now?

    Sorry to repeat something I said in another thread, I am on the verge of buying a SSD for my system drive. Proabably going to go for a 60gb. Should I go for intel, ocz, crucial, etc.? Budget is £100-£150 tops Please suggest some models! Thanks everyone, Jez
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    One 60GB SSD or two 30GB SSDs in Raid 0?

    Hi everyone. Did a quick search on the forums and didn't come up with much! So sorry if I am asking an old question.... My price range is £100 - £150. I've read good things about the OCZ vertex drives but welcome any advice since I have next to no knowledge on SSDs... These are...