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    Raid 0 Question

    I'm going to be using this setup for video editing and encoding: 1x HDD for OS and program files 3x HDDs in RAID 0 for documents My question is, if I have my video editing apps on the single HDD (Premiere Pro and After Effects) and work on files which are on the RAID array and encode...
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    Need a new HDD and suggestions

    I'm looking to buy a 7,200RPM 3.5" internal Hard Drive for my desktop; I need 1Tb. I'm doing media and video encoding so it has to be fast and reliable. I'm stuck between a Spinpoint and a Barracuda. I've seen mixed reviews on which is the fastest seek/ throughput so can anyone give me some...
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    Problem with speakers

    I have a 5.1 speaker setup for my PC, but the sound keeps fading/ getting louder intermittently. It must be the speakers as I never have this problem with headphones (tried several pairs and no probs). I don't know much about speakers, so does anyone know what it might be and if its fixable? If...
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    Underclocking RAM

    Hi, I need someone with a bit of time on their hands to type out all the timing and other settings I need to put into my BIOS to underclock my 800Mhz RAM to 667Mhz. Basically just a list of "make that x value" because I'm trying out something and need somewhere to start. Many thanks to...
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    Gaming: Vista Premium vs Business

    Hi, I've noticed a lot of GFX card reviews are done with Vista Business 64 and not Home Premium 64. Is there a special reason for this to do with performance or special features? If both are 64-bit then surely the performance should be the same? Thanks
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    CPU fan speed controller

    Wondering if anyone can give me a hand. I'm looking for a manual fan speed controller like this that will work with a Freezer 7 Pro on an ASUS P5N-D. I don't think the Zalman Fan Mate will work because it only has a 3-pin connector (the motherboard connect is a 4-pin) and I'm not sure if the...
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    64-bit compatible network adapters

    Hi, Does anyone know of a good wireless USB network adapter which will definately work with XP Pro 64? It has to be a USB adapter because my 2 GTs are taking up all the space on my motherboard. The only solution to that would be to remove my sound card but I really don't want to do that...
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    First build, looking forward to it - any advice?

    Hi, I've been researching building a computer for about a month now (good components and how to install them, flashing the BIOS ect), and have come to the point where I think I'm ready to order my stuff. I'd like a bit of feedback first, though, just to make sure everything is fine. I...
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    Advice: Artic Freezer 7 Pro

    I've read that the heatsink comes with thermal paste pre-applied. IS this true? If so, should I remove it and apply my own thermal paste? I thought the point of thermal paste was to apply it when it is in a liquid state so that the CPU and cooler meet properly (and to fill holes in the CPU)...