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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"

    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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    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!

    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?

    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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    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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    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...