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    Feedback Req. on new build

    Went to get the components yesterday, and accidentally got given the green power (Caviar Green) version of the WD 640GB drive (WD6400AACS) instead of the AAKS (Caviar Blue). Are they going to hamper performance much? Not looking at raiding at the moment. Thanks.
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    Feedback Req. on new build

    Thanks for the feedback guys, I will settle with this config then. Probably be getting the parts today.
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    Feedback Req. on new build

    Hi Cogman, I was considering 8GB until I read on the Corsair forums that populating all 4 DIMM slots puts a lot of stress on the NB, and therefore the RAM can't run at higher speeds? Suggestion was to drop the RAM down one level (1066 -> 800). Will that affect performance much?
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    Feedback Req. on new build

    Hi all, This is my first build since a long long time (8+ years), so looking for feedback as to suitability and cost. The PC will be mainly used for running VMs, video encoding and gaming. I'm located in Melbourne, Australia and will most likely be buying from the following shops...
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    GA-EP45-UD3P + q9550 memory used?

    I'm also just going for a new system with the same CPU and MB. I've chosen (but not yet ordered) 4GB Corsair PC8500 TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF...http://www.newegg.com/Product/...pk=TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF Those will be costing me ~$211AUD! I also have the option of some G.Skill PIs (same speed and...