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    Recovering files from a RAID0 array

    I have a custom built machine that has used a RAID 0 array for a year and a half. The Vista install is hanging when it loads the crcdisk driver, at least according to the safe mode boot sequence. I don't have a problem reformatting, but I need to retrieve some files from the array. I don't have...
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    Anyway to increase resistance to the cold?

    I have a slight, perhaps catastrophic problem. Ever since the weather turned cold this year, I've been feeling the cold as unbearable. I'm uncomfortable at anything under 74 degrees, and that requirement just won't suit my life style. I did lose a bit of weight over the summer, and that wouldn't...
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    Recommendations for someone who hasn't paid much attention to netbooks

    I'm taking a course in introductory Java this summer, and I need some sort of laptop. I haven't paid much attention the past year or two to laptops, since I'm usually glued to my self made desktop if I'm working. I'm looking at netbooks, because I'm assuming intro level Java compiling and...
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    Regarding keyboards and their "feel"

    That is some good news to me. I was thinking about the X6 but wanted someone who had played with it first hand to tell me about the clickyness. I might just go ahead with it, since this Saitek Eclipse II, while still chugging along, is so full of dust and grime. Also, thanks for the...
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    Regarding keyboards and their "feel"

    My Saitek Eclipse II really needs a replacement, and I was thinking about the Microsoft Sidewinder X6. The thing about the Eclipse II is that the keys are sort of harsh, in that you have to push down on a key to have it go. I like that. I've used keyboards with keys that barely decend a few...
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    Indian girl commits suicide over 'Big Bang' fear

    No one told these people that no collisions are planned for today, that the real threat, which doesn't exist, is planned for October 21?
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    Japan, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Israel

    They all are suspected of buying US laser technology?
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    Quad Q9450 Yorkfield ??

    Your problem, Mustanggt, could be more dependent on your drive transfer and writing speeds.
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    Prime95 log file error

    Excuse me for forgetting. Vista 64, A Q9450 at 3.2, 4 gigs of 1066 across 4 DIMMS.
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    Prime95 log file error

    When ever I run Prime95, on any core, I get the following: "FATAL ERROR: Writing to temp file. Unable to open log file" Anyone know where the log file should be, or a fix to this problem?
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    Bringing down Vista's memory use

    My version of 64 bit Vista starts up at about 1.3 gigs of RAM used. I've heard of people tweaking it to get it down to about 700 mbs, and in one case, a claim of 300 mb. Anyone know of these memory tweaks?
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    This rig runs too hot!

    Drier Exhaust Tubing? I would think that any tubing would run the risk of heat buildup, but do you have a link to such a product?
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    This rig runs too hot!

    I recently built a rig with a Q9450 w/ Vendetta 2, and two 8800GTS 512s, on a 750i FTW board by EVGA with 4 gigs of 1066 RAM distributed across 4 DIMMS, all powered by the OP850 Silverstone PSU. The problem I have been having is how hot my room gets when this thing is on. It's getting the room...
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    Rivatuner, or Ntune?

    Just one more question,what benchmarks do you use?
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    Rivatuner, or Ntune?

    I notice that on Rivatuner it only shows a single of my two cards. Anyone know the fix? And Ntune likes to crash whenever I try. EDIT: Also on 64 bit Vista.
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    Rivatuner, or Ntune?

    I have a simple question. Should I use Ntune, or Rivatuner for overclocking one's graphic's card. I have two 8800GTS 512s on a 750i FTW mobo.
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    Getting XP32 and Vista64 on a dual boot

    I'm looking into how to set up a dual boot system, and everything seems fine except for the XP32 install portion. I set my RAID0 array in the BIOS, and make a partition worth half of the array to Vista during the Vista64 install. However, with the array made and the remaining amount of the...
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    Running Itunes collection off of external drive?

    I'm planning to run a dual boot, seeing how Nvidia driver refuses to cooperate with 64 bit Vista, and I was wondering if it would be wise to run my Itunes collection off of an external hard drive rather than copy it all into both partitions.
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    High End Gaming Laptop Questions.

    Gaming Laptops are so gimped in their design, because more processing power creates more heat, which is hard to disperse in a laptop. Furthermore, all the parts and heat sinks need to be cut downed in size so everything would fit. I would say not to touch a gaming laptop, not just because of...
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    Recommend me a cooler

    After a week of searching, I finally found a Q9450. Now, before this, I had already an order placed with Micro Center, but they canceled it. In that order, was a OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler. Now, I have a chance to reconsider the cooler, since the order was canceled. Should I stick with the OCZ...
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    ALERT -- Q9450 Available @ Fryes Online $339.00

    Same situation with me.
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    Anyone else buy a Vendetta 2 ?

    I bought one for my Q9450. Still waiting for it to arrive, but I'll post results along with my build logs and showcase.
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    New Build - High End Gaming

    The rig I assembled in the other topic, the one marked "Machine Spirit," is half of your price without a monitor. I designed that one for overclocking and to run my 30 inch monitor in its 2560 x 1600 glory. With your budget, you could get said rig, and a nice 30 monitor to go with it.
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    The Machine Spirit will rise! New Build

    I was thinking of dropping one of the hard drives for a Asus Xonar, http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16829132006. Or perhaps I should stick with the onboard and buy the Xonar later when its in stock and if I decide I really need it?
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    The Machine Spirit will rise! New Build

    6 rails? Isn't fewer rails preferable? Not sure why Cooler Master wants to advertise that they have more. Also, there is a 30$ rebate on the Silverstone, which makes it the same price. Only thing that would be missing is the SLI certification, but I don't think that to be much of a problem, is...
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    The Machine Spirit will rise! New Build

    Hello everyone. This is my first post here, and I'm making it to ask you all what you think of my build. http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=8506926 And I'm getting the Q9450 and OCZ Vendtta 2 off Micro Center Online- which I found the link to in this very site. Comments...