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    RAM DRIVE Memory-Latency or Frequency

    32GB of DDR4 Quad Channel Ram is what I'll get . 16GB Ram Drive is what I'm expecting to use. X99a Motherboard that supports overclocked memory, such as 2400 2666 3000 and 3200 DDR4 2133 is standard 1.2V is Stock 1.35 is a common overclock Voltage. I am willing to spend a...
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    5820K Video Editing Build, Help Please!

    Hello Thanks for taking a look. I am building this now in the USA and would like to get everything from Newegg or my local Frys. $1,200 to $1,500 Total. Used for Video Editing and Encoding. 5820K is already purchased for $300 Windows 10 Home already purchased for $100 CASE already purchased=...
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    Want Win10 OEM ASAP for new build

    New Egg, I believe, went from listing the release date as 7-29 to now listing it as 7-31. This makes me think that it may get pushed back or that there will not be enough inventory for me to get a copy right away. I was hoping to avoid upgrading to Win10; due to, what I think might be...
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    New Build Ideas Help

    Budget is about $1,200 give or take 20% Used for Multi-Tasking many website tabs(10 to 30) in a few different browsers, perhaps an excel type spreadsheet or two, with an occasional photo resize program. And, maybe I'll want to watch a video while those tasks are open. U.S.A based Intel...
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    No Post Beeps, used Q6600 computer.

    Suddenly it quit working. No beeps at boot up. Motherboard still lights up. Fans whir. No video signal. DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS LGA 775 OCZGXS600 600W power supply. Q6600 CPU (good stepping) About 7 years old I suppose. Took out all memory. Disconnected all drives. Still no...
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    CPU usage isolated to 2nd core

    I have a Quad 6600. Vista 64. There is a Program that overtaxes my computer. It flatlines the CPU Usage of the 2nd core. It is the only "overt program" running when I am using it. "Microsft essentials", etc. would also be running. When I look at the CPU usage History, I see that...
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    Vista 64 - Can I do a second install on a new SSD

    I am unsure of the durability of my new SDD. I would like to leave windows bootable from the current disk that it is installed on.... but, would like to have a clean install for booting up from my new disk. Is this possible?
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    3 Monitors with an Nividia 8600 GT

    My Nividia 8600 GT has, I think, D-SUB DVI TV-OUT Can I run 3 monitors, 1 on each port? P.S. No worries about the quality of the 3rd monitor. 3rd monitor could use low resolution. Windows Vista 64-bit
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    SSD Update Before Win 7 install or After ?

    How can I tell which firmware I have before I install Windows 7 ? Should I upgrade to the newest firmware before installing Win 7 ? Also, I am going to use Raid 0, should I install the newest Intel Driver before Win 7 install or just accept Win 7's older driver set until after the install...
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    Final Steps of Build in This Order?

    Hello, My Computer is being completed and I am hoping my final steps can be confirmed or edited! Steps. 1. Flash MotherBoard to most up-to-date non-beta version. 2. Install Windows. 3. Update Windows until no more Updates are found. 4. Update ChipSet Drivers. 5. Update SSD's...
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    Any IPS with Matte screen; not Anti-Glare and not Glossy ?

    It needs to be Under $400. Looking for 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 or 1600x1200 or 1600x1050. Probably >= 23" if less than 1200 resolution. Otherwise >= 20". I need a screen that is just plain matte. Not Anti-Glare or Glossy. Thanks.
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    Very few modules are approved by the MB manufacturer. Can I stray?

    I am using the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H motherboard. It likes 1.5V memory. The only memory approved so far that is both DDR3 1600 and 8GB per DIMM is Part #CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10. But, it comes in a kit of 32GB and maybe I only want 16GB. Also, I'm not happy that it is Cas Latency 10. I...
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    27"+ for web pages. What resolution is best ?

    I would like to get a 27" or larger monitor for viewing web pages. I want it to be a low to mid-range price. Usually, I'm guessing, 1 page will fill up the whole screen. So, what resolution of monitor would be best for this? Any thing else I should consider? Thanks.
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    2 SSD's - 1 for OS & 1 for Programs ?

    I'm building a new system using 2 - 264Gb SSD's. (Not yet purchased.) Would the 2 SSD's be better used separately so that both disks can work on separate tasks at the same time or as a RAID 0. Also, I'm not a tweaker or a power user, so, if Trim is unavailable for RAID 0 should I steer...
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    PC build - Best Possible Web Surfing Computer - Help Please

    Hello, I have a budget of about $2,300 to build a Windows computer with. (U.S.A) There is no need to purchase monitors. (1920x1200) (1600x1200) (1920X1080) (1600x900) Whatever is best. It needs to be air cooled and use, at most, minimal overclocking. The computer will need to handle, at...
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    Charter provides Firewall? Leave router's firewall off?

    I am using a Belkin N+ Wireless Router. Charter, the company that provides the broadband, told me that I shouldn't turn on the router's firewall because it would be redundant and just slow things down. Does this seem right? :)
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    want to auto transfer text files to remote computer

    I would like to use the internet to connect 2 computers. (Windows) I want to transfer a text file stored on computer 1 to computer 2 at random times without human intervention. What would be the best strategy for this? I could use c++ or perl if needed. Or, if there is already free or...
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    Onboard RAID, 3 disks 1 for os and 2 in RAID for data possible?

    I have Asus P7P55D . It does have JMicron 363 SATA on it as well as Intel. I'd like to have 2 disks in RAID 0 And the third drive by itself for the OS. Will the onboard RAID of a P55 motherboard allow this ?
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    Can I have both NCQ and RAID

    The Mothermoard instructions say that if I want RAID; I should choose RAID. And if I want hot-plug and NCQ; I should choos AHCI. Why can't I have both NCQ ad RAID?
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    With x16 and x4 can I go x4 for the video card

    On My motherboard I have 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) The motherboard company is pretty certain that I'm going to want to put the video card in the one that is x16mode; putting a VGA LED right by it. I need very little...
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    Do SSD Sequential Reads even Exist

    I was told that an SSD scatters the data on purpose for wear leveling. Also, you are told to never defragment the drive. If the SSD is always fragmented, how can there ever be a sequential read. And if it's true, why are sequential reads benchmarked and given in specs?
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    RAID 0,... Cache size very important for RANDOM?

    For 2 HDDs in RAID zero will hdds with a cache size of 32MB significantly outperform similar disks but with 16MB for Random work? Thanks
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    3 MemSlots used at 2 gig each for Dual Channel OK?

    Can I use 6 Gig, 2 Gig each, for a total of 3 slots out of 4 used on a p55 motherboard successfully for dual channel. Or do I need to use either 2x2 for 4 Gig, (or 2 Gig x 4 for a total of 8). In other words, do I need to use either 2 slots or 4 slots but not 3 slots used for dual channel...
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    H57 Onboard Graphics ....i5 750...... will I need a video card too

    I was told be someone that the onboard graphics of the H57 wouldn't work with an i5 750 because the chip also need to have on-die graphics. So, I would still need an add-on video card with an H57 express chipset motherboard. Is that true? Or can I get by without a video card? Thanks
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    Random, Best 7200 rpm drive

    Sizes below are just roughly stated. I am looking for a drive that would be the best at random reads and writes. I will only need more than 100 GIG. Would a Short stroked 640GIG be faster than any short stroked 320GIG. Would a 1T short stroked to 100Gig be faster still? I don't...
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    1600 works for 1333 MB? 3 duals work as triple?

    If the motherboard says.... Memory Standard DDR3 800/1066/1333 Would 1600 memory still work, but just at 1333? If it says it is a dual channel kit, would it still work for triple channel if I used 3 sticks of it?
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    Can I Create an Install Disk?

    I'm building a new computer and will probably use Windows 7. Is there a way to create an install disk so that I can try it out for 30 days? On ebay there are install disks being sold; but I'm worried that they might contain malware. I was hoping I can create my own install disk. Is that...
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    Articles and HOMEPAGE Button Needed

    Once in the forum area, I feel like I have lost all ability to get back to the articles or the homepage. It makes me feel like I am in the twighlight zone. Maybe there is something to click already and it just doesn't stand out to me.
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    Which CPU to Handle Memory Reads

    I have a Q6600, at 3.2, that I run at about 80% usage with up and down constant spikes of about between 40% and 98% (often 100 but not flatlining). I'd push it even more if I could. Which CPU would best handle virtually constant memory reads? One program will read the memory of the...
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    Advice for Special Needs Computer

    It will need to run two programs per user. One program will read the memory of the other program every so often. The program whose memory is being read will be nearly a Gig in size. I'd like to spend as low as $500 but will go as high as around $900 if it's much better at the task. I'm...
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    Huge Files Highly Fragd, Dfrag will help SSD Speed ?

    I have Huge files with extreme fragmentation. Benchmarks on SSD's claim that sequential reads are much faster than random reads; am I wrong ? Would defragmentation help to get much faster reads of files of about a gig with extreme fragmentation on an SSD ?
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    Intel gives Conflicting instructions Please Help Me

    For installing an SSD Intel says both, leave the power plug connected and disconnect the PC POWER CORD Which is right ?? I would like to do this right away. At intels site listed here...
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    Multiple ReInstalls of XP Pro

    When installing it says that there is already another operating system on the partition. It says that it is not recommended. The last time I did this I ended up with extaneous users and folders. E.G Lets say my original installation used "MyMainUser". When I reinstalled and used the same, it...
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    Clean Registry and File Integrity Wanted

    If I just slap in my xp pro disk and hit reinstall windows will the registry start new again: lean and mean ? Or should I take steps to delete the registry first to make sure that it is reincarnated from scratch? Thanks
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    AHCI but NOT RAID

    I'm putting a new computer together and will not be using RAID. I belive that AHCI helps disks run faster, so I want to use that. So, should I do an F6 for installing drivers, or can I just let the defaults handle it ? Thank You.
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    CPU FSB Select JUMPER

    My motherboard (DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS ) wants me to set this jumper to one of the following settings By CPU ----- system automatically runs according to the CPU's FSB. FSB 800 FSB 1066 FSB 1333 I am using a Q6600 , so the FSB starts at 266 (or maybe it is considered...
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    Memory for OverClocking

    DFI web site has a link to "Recommended Memory for overclocking". Does that mean for overclocking the CPU, or for overclocking the Memory? Cause if it is the CPU, I better stick to the list. But, if it is the memory, I'll be ok with a different kind I suppose. Right ? Cause I doubt I...
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    ZEROtherm BTF92 with Manual Fan Control

    ZEROtherm BTF90 with manual fan controller (BTF92) The Owner's Manual doesn't say. The specifications do not say anything other than it is Manual Control. I'm hoping you have used one and can let me know. Cause I want auto control also. Thank You
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    Memory Prices

    Why is the Higher Voltage, slower one, listed at a higher LIST price than the Lower Voltage, faster one ? Which of these two is the better RAM. Do they both have the same quality of chips? _________________________________________________________ G.SKILL 6400 Model...
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    2.1V memory for initial boot

    I have a DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS motherboard and a Q6600. I am considering between the following G.SKILL memory. I will do mild overclocking. Will the higher rated volt types be less likely to boot for me initially? I do not have any other RAM to get a post with. I have read stories...