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    Way to mirror current raid setup over to new Raptor Raid setup?

    Right now I'm running two 250GB SATA drives in Raid 0, and recently got my hands on two Raptor 150GB drives I'd like to set up in raid. What I'd like to do is keep my current install and contents intact, and mirror them over to the Raptor Raid array. What is the best way of going about doing this?
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    Dropped an external drive..will read but not write or copy...Need software to recover

    I had a 120GB laptop drive in a USB enclosure, and it fell a few feet off a table onto the ground. The drive is recognized and I can see all my data, but when I try to copy data off of it or write new data to the drive it gives me a cyclic redundancy error and won't do anything. I'm willing to...
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    8800 Ultra died shortly after installing VF1000...ideas?

    I have an XFX 8800 Ultra XXX (675Mhz core stock), and got the Zalman VF1000 and RHS-88 heatsink for Christmas. I spent this morning going through the instructions, carefully removing the stock heatsink unit and installing the new Zalman exactly as the instructions dictated. I put the card back...
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    Possible to get an Nvidia and ATI PCI-e card to play nicely?

    I am trying to get a tri-monitor configuration running with dual 20"s on the sides, and a 24" LCD in the center. My main card is an XFX 8800 Ultra XXX edition. I tried to use a PCI nVidia 5500 video card to run the spare 20" lcd, but it makes my system bluescreen. I have a PCI-e ATI X1600 Pro...
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    Need help installing vista on Raid 0 array

    System specs: Q6600 Abit AB9 QuadGT 2x 2GB Geil 8800 Ultra 2x 500GB Samsung SATA 1000w PSU Samsung SH-S203B SATA DVD-RW Basically, when I go into the BIOS and set SATA mode to RAID, it shows me the Itel Matrix boot screen where it lets me set up my raid 0 array as usual. However, it...
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    Critique my build possibilities

    Piecing together a new system to replace my X2 3800+/7800GTX system, have the following idea. CPU: Q6600 - $280, also considering just a dual core if Quad core is unnecessary http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 Mobo: Asus Striker Board - $200 used off a...
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    New gaming system for around 1500?

    I need to piece together a system for roughly $1500. I will be recycling my Silverstone TJ03 case, as well as my hard drives. Everything else is going to be new. I use my system to run dual 2005fpw LCD's, and I do a lot of multitasking with school work, I like to play games, and have all...
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    Please help! Email DBX files not reading

    I had some ram go bad on me, causing my computer to hard lock. This happened while Outlook Express was compacting email files. Upon rebooting, I found that Outlook now showed me as having 0 messages in both my inbox and sent items box! I backed up my DBX files, then reinstalled windows...
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    Computer randomly hard locks

    The system is: AMD X2 3800+ Asus A8N-SLi Premium 2GB Kingston HyperX PC4000 250GB WD SATA hard drive eVGA 7800GTX video card Antec NeoPower 480w Silverstone TJ03 case Lately the computer randomly locks up. It can happen in as little as a few minutes after boot, to as late as eight...
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    Need help fiding drivers for IC-VL67 sff system

    FIC doesn't have anything on their website, and google reveals nothing. I badly need the video and sound drivers for this SFF, but can't find them anywhere. If anyone has the CD that came with it and can upload some stuff, or knows where I can find the drivers, I'd really appreciate if you could...
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    Silverstone TJ03 vs. Lian Li PC-V1100 Plus

    Hello. I am looking into both of these cases for my next computer. It will be housing an AMD x2, ASUS A8N SLI Premium motherboard, a 7800gtx, three hard drives, a NeoPower 480w, and the other usual components. I want this case to be SILENT and cool. I really love the looks of the TJ03, but...
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    How does this system sound?

    Here's my potential system, which I would be looking to buy around early August when the parts are available. CPU: AMD 64 x2 3800+ ~$350? Motherboard: Asus A8N SLI Deluxe $160 Video Card 7800GTX ~$500ish by August sounds about right RAM 1GB Kingston HyperX PC4000 $0.00...
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    Quick price check

    What is this system worth to the average buyer? 2.8C IC7-G 1GB HyperX PC4000 eVGA 6800 Ultra 120GB SATA NeoPower 480w X-SuperAlien case 16x NEC DVD burner 17" LCD 12ms Watercooling system -RBX -Maze4 GPU -AquaXtreme 50Z-DC12-T pump -5.25" bay res -dual 120mm heatercore...
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    Best system for around $1600?

    I tried searching, but couldn't exactly find what I was looking for. For around $1,600 what would be the best system choice? I was thinking perhaps the 3800+ x2 when it comes out, with an SLI board and one 6800 ultra and add another later. I'd also like a nice case with a good amount of room...
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    2005fpw or another 730B?

    Right now I have a pair of 17" Samsung 730B lcds, and one 15" Samsung lcd. I am giving the 15" to a friend, and planning on replacing it. I can either snag another 730B for around $250 or so, or grab a Dell 2005fpw for the center monitor for about $400. I like my 730B's right now, as they have...
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    Master Password in Firefox

    I set one a while back, and have forgotten it. How can I remove this?
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    DVD is 7.64GB?!

    I'm trying to back my copy of Chronicles of Riddick up, but my computer tells me that the disk is 7.64GB, and it won't fit on a standard DVD-R disk. How can I make a backup copy of my DVD?
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    nevermind

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    MaxLine II hanging in windows

    I have a 300GB Maxtor Maxline II drive, that used to be in a One Touch unit. It hung in the One Touch unit, and still hangs when connected to an IDE cable. It shows up fine, and appears in windows, it just takes FOREVER to look at the contents, or write things to it. HD tach wont run it it, it...
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    How to get these temps down?

    I think my temps are a bit high for my system. The room temp is 70F. Here is my setup: 2.8C IC7-G 1GB HyperX PC4000 3 7200rpm hard drives ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Matrox G200 PCI ATI TV wonder Antec NeoPower 480w 2 80mm exhaust fans 1 120mm front intake Watercooling: RBX block on P4...
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    Recovering Outlook files?

    A client had to reinstall MS Office 2003. With it being late at night, and him not thinking, he did it without backing up his emails. He completely uninstallled, and reinstalled Microsoft Office 2003. Is there any way I can get his emails and settings back? I have a data recovery software...
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    My new WD Raptor is SLOW

    I just got a WD raptor, and installed XP fresh on it, along with a couple of games and such. I installed SiSoft Sandra 2005 Professional, and the Raptor scores a lowly 41MBPS. Is there something I can do to make it perform as it should, the examples show Raptors at almost 100MBPS. Just ran...
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    Antec NeoPower 480w died

    Bad news. I got the power supply, and hooked it all up. It powered my computer fine for a few hours, and when I came back from errands, my computer was powered down. Now when I try to turn my computer on, all I get is a little squeak noise from my speakers, and the blue cold cathodes in it...
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    Found LCD by someone's driveway

    I found a Sony 15" LCD by the curb as I drove by, so I picked it up. It had a monitor cable and it's power brick all with it. It powers up great, but there's just one problem. http://www.cascadesys.com/stuf...c%20002%20(Medium).jpg The image on the screen is all wacked out, but there is...
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    I just put up a dedicated CS:S Server, help me test it out!

    I recently put up a 24/7 cs_italy server, and have had it working with a few friends, but I want to see how it handles more than a few people on it. 207.172.176.250:27015 Thanks in advance.
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    Occasional Loss of Connectivity, please help

    I have a Motorola WR850G router. I have it configured like this: Wired 1: Main Comp (3.5Ghz IC7-G onboard NIC) Wired 2: Mom's Comp (HP 650MHz P3) Wired 3: Spare Machine/ CSS Server (3Ghz, IS7 onboard NIC) Wired 4: Web Server (HP 566Mhz Celeron, Mandrake 10.1) Wireless 1: My Laptop...
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    9800 Pro overclocks deteriorating

    A few days ago, I was able to run my 9800 Pro at 490 core, 390 memory with no artifacts in any games or ATI tool. I am watercooling my 9800 Pro with a Maze 4 GPU block, and have six out of the eight ram chips equipped with ram sinks. Two of the ram chips are below the barbs of the Maze 4, so...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! Video is scrambled

    I just installed an RBX block on my P4, a Maze 4 GPU on my 9800 Pro, with a 2Fresh heatercore and a 12v pump. I leak tested it overnight, and got no leaks. I installed all waterblocks with the utmost caution, and didn't scrath anything or break anything off. When I turn on my PC, the video on my...
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    MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum VS. Abit AV8 3rd eye

    Which would be better for an AMD 64 3500+?
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    $875 to spend on CPU, Mobo, and Video card

    Hi, I recently sold the majority of my computer, and am looking to upgrade. I have about $1,000 to spend, and don't need RAM or a hard drive, as I have 1GB PC4000 HyperX and a 160GB SATA drive. I would like to stay with an Abit motherboard, but am open to other suggestions. I am also...
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    Trying to decide on a case

    've searched, but haven't been able to find an answer that fits my needs. I am looking for a case that: -Is under or around $170 -has 120mm fans -has room for watercooling -sideways mounted hard drive rack -sleek and stylish look -made of aluminum -prefer a front door