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    Raid 0 Help

    Help - Trying to install NV Raid 0 across two new WD 74 GIG Raptor's - then the wheels come off. Raid 0 sets up after post OK but install of WinXP only shows 74 gig not 140+ ?? So frustrated I moved over to the Sicontroller - yes - went through Bios turned off NV on Si - it gets to windows and...
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Thanks Gunnman!! I see in your beast you're using the A8NSLIDeluxe, so as I am starting with 2 X Raptor (still debating RAID 0 or 1) which onboard Raid controller should I use? Is there a difference between the NVidia and the Silicon Image - performance wise. The MB has 8 SATA plugs, just...
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Early questions are; 1. Which MB raid setup should I use with the 2 X Raptors the NVidia or the Silicon Image Raid. Both are MB present. 2. The CM stacker case I have 2 X 110 case fans, 1 X 80 top case fan, & cross flow fan, plus the Zalman has the huge 100 CPU fan. The case fans are all...
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Oasis, What's your problem. Firstly, I don't recall asking anybody for their purchasing advice. What I did ask for was some setup / config. advice. Very little of which has been forthcoming - only a rant of insults at my choices. Thought this was a forum not a blog.
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Read the Raid article - looks like Raid 1 is the logical choiceat this point. Realize I've now lost 1/2 my storage. I'll be looking for the big 300gb+ storage drive sooner than later.
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Man, You guys are ruthless. Looking like the only decent choice was the case. Anybody got anything positive to add?
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    Guys - The hardware is already in the basement. Chose the 600GT card based on reviews - seems like a strong middle of the road card, figured I would wait awhile for the 68oo stuff to come down in price, plus my gaming is really limited 5% of time spent, that may or may not change over time...
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    My First System Build - Advice Please

    OK - All you guru's. Looking for help / advice / tips on installation, setup, configuration, etc..... Did my research hope I've picked a great mix of components. This is my first time building a system. Early questions are; 1. Which MB raid setup should I use with the 2 X Raptors the...