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    How to move RAID controller and drives to new PC build?

    thanks very much for the info folks!
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    How to move RAID controller and drives to new PC build?

    OH, very sorrry! no, my XP Pro 32 bit O/S runs on a Velociraptor HDD. the RAID 1 is just for applications and data files only... thanks!
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    How to move RAID controller and drives to new PC build?

    hi folks, I have an Adaptec 3805 RAID controller, currently running RAID 1 across two 1TB WD Caviar drives. I want to move the controller and drives to a new pc build, and obviously retain my data and RAID status. Is it as simple as plugging everything into the new PC, powering it up...
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    Why wn't PC shut off?

    thanks very much folks, I am going to try post #1 and modify the BIOS. there are a couple of "wake on" options enabled that I will play with. if it does not work, then I will try the BIOS update...
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    Why wn't PC shut off?

    hi folks, finished the build in my sig. about two weeks ago...when i shut down Windows 7, the O/S shuts down, my monitor power light begins blinking, meaning that the graphics card has powered off, but the system itself does not power down. the fans, CPU temp monitor, keep alive LED's...
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    new build with Win7-6Gb of RAM really usable?

    thanks folks. I went ahead and bit the bullet and got 6GB. you make some good points.... really appreciate your input. Jeff
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    new build with Win7-6Gb of RAM really usable?

    hi folks, the RAM I am getting for my new rig is very expensive, and I don't want to overbuy. I will be using the Win7 64 bit O/S for the first time, and the system will be for gaming only. my question...would I ever really use 6Gb of RAM for gaming(FPS type games). I was definintely...
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    New gaming rig-Win XP Pro or Win7?

    wow.....I guess it's a lock for Win7! I was asking because I passed big time on Vista...I just was not going to deal with the oddities of that O/S, so before I went with Win7, I wanted some confirmation that it handles gaming ok. XP pro, while outdated, has been rock solid on my gaming...
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    New gaming rig-Win XP Pro or Win7?

    hi folks, i am building a new gaming rig, and run FPS games(Crysis, Modern Warfare 2, etc). it will be high end(i7-960, EVGA MOBO, Corsair DDR3 2000 memory, EVGA GTX 285 video, etc) I have always used XP as my o/s. i am wondering is it time to go with Win7? is it buggy from a gaming...
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    Moving into a new case-any issues with this?

    Hi folks, I have to get out of this Xclio case. i am getting a Silverstone Nvidia edition ATX full tower. question. i will be disconnecting everything and moving all pieces from current case to the new case, and hooking everything back up. should I expect that everything will come up...
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    pink noise on screen/lockups during games

    thanks folks. i will check out the temps, but I might have found it. after reading my post back.....the addition of the G9x....Logitech has Setpoint software that gets installed. i tried an older G5 mouse and played numerous games...no issue. went back to the G9x....lockup! went out...
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    pink noise on screen/lockups during games

    hi folks, I have had my rig running for about 1.5 years...smooth as silk. I started having a problem about a week ago-no changes to the system, other than the fact that I started using a Logitech G9X mouse.. soon after I get into a game(modern warfare 2, FEAR 2, Far Cry 2, etc), and start...
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    OK, so I missed a step-advice please?

    thanks. guess it got me to thinking. should I run a dual-boot system? WinXP as well as Vista? I assume some folks are doing that to ensure compatibility with older games that they still like to play, but Vista to get all the advantages of future releases....
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    OK, so I missed a step-advice please?

    so, I ordered pieces for a new build per my sig. i was going to run good ole' WinXP Pro just like I have for years for the time being....stable...works with all my games, etc. I know that WinXP would only recognize 3.5GB of my memory, but I was ok with that.. I received the memory first...
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    Please help! strange situation with my video on WinXP

    Hi folks, I have 3 WinXP PC's that share a Samsung 244T 24" monitor via a KVM switch. I run them in native 1920x1200 mode. Only one PC is doing this. right after XP comes up to my desktop, a dark cast hits the screen. it turns everything very dark and Photoshop is impossible to use...
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    Use Write Cache when setting up RAID 1?

    Hi folks, setting up a RAID1 for the first time. when selecting "enable write cache always", I get three warnings telling me that data could be lost or corrupted if the controller loses power, and the battery backup is either at low power or not operable, and that I should not use it...
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    Brand new 1TB HDD's. Am I missing something?

    V101, wow, thanks so much! this worked like a dream, and within windows! I had located some DOS programs that I could not decipher and get to work. Please note my member id. If you are ever in a tight spot and I can help in any way, you can count on me. thanks again!
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    Brand new 1TB HDD's. Am I missing something?

    WOW, i found that post. ok, so now, does anyone know how to reset the host-protected-area that is probably causing this? I have searched everywhere on the web and while I find references to it, I can't find how to reset it in order to get access to the full capacity of my new drive. thanks!
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    how to reset the host-protected-area in XP?

    Hi folks, i just installed two Seagate 1TB HDD's in my XP desktop and one of them is showing a total area of 31MB. I found on another string that this can be caused by the host protected area on the HDD. it mentioned that once the HPA was reset and a partition created, the full capacity...
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    Brand new 1TB HDD's. Am I missing something?

    Hi folks, received two Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 drives today that I want to attach to my Adaptec 3805 controller for a RAID 1 config. I attached them first to two empty SATA ports on my MOBO first. when I go to manage storage under my computer, one of them looks fine, showing a capacity...
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    New build-RAID controller recommendations?

    Hi, I am doing a new gaming build and I am not going to even try using the MOBO RAID controller. I am hoping someone can recommend a good 32-bit PCI-Express RAID 1 controller, that provides good performance. i will be mirroring 1TB drives for Lightroom/Photoshop work. this will also be...
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    Moving XP HD to new build

    thanks Mech! that's a great idea regarding selling my existing XP with the MOBO. I do want to be on the up and up, even if it is Bill Gates and his trashy operating system!
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    Moving XP HD to new build

    thanks bruce, i purchased XP Professional from newegg in the OEM packaging, but it's a bonified version......not from Dell, HP, etc. I built the PC myself...
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    Intel Core 2 Extreme or Core 2 Quad? Which to buy?

    Hi folks, doing a new build/upgrade from what I currently have. the machine will be used for FPS gaming, Photoshop, and video editing(rendering) I am very confused with the Intel's as I am a longtime AMD user, but these new Intel's are incredible and I want one! Do I look at a super...
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    RAID Controller recommendation for SATA II drives?

    Hi folks, i will be doing a new build with Intel Quad core. I am leaning toward the Evga 680I SLI A-1 MOBO. I want to run RAID-1 and I will NOT be using the MOBO RAID controller. My drives will be dual Seagate 750GB SATA II's. This will be used for FPS gaming, video editing and...
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    Moving XP HD to new build

    Hi folks, I have searched and found info. about moving XP to a new HD, but that's not what I am doing. I will be perfoming a new build, going to an Intel Quad Core so a new MOBO is in order. i want to take my 150GB Raptor that is running XP, and just move it over from my current build...
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    Is my power supply big enough for this config.?

    Hi folks, based on answers I received from my PSU and GPU vendors, I am posting this here as a PSU question. When I was running dual EVGA 7800GTX's in SLI. Life was great. All FPS games max eye candy. I recently used EVGA's step-up program to replace my 7800GTX's with two 7900GTX(512MB)...
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    Why is video choppy and slow?

    Hi Matt, dual core fix.....If it's what I'm thinking, I don't know that I need it? when I check the computer under hardware mgr., it shows a ACPI Multiprocessor PC I thought that was the test to see if you need the fix or not. Maybe I'm wrong?
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    Why is video choppy and slow?

    Hi folks, Hoping some of you Nvidia users can help me. I had dual 7800GTX's in SLI mode and life was great. I then used EVGA's step-up program to get two 7900GTX's in SLI mode. I am running max everything on my games, and particularly in FEAR, the movement is choppy when in combat...
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    I finally decided-ordered a Samsung 244T

    wow, that's just so different from my experience. I have my Mitsubishi 2070 running alongside the 244t. i see absolutely no mouse input lag on any game I bring up, including Q3 in Ultra graphics mode. I too have a G7, with the highest 2000dpi setting activated. The mouse flies on both...
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    3dMark05 not detecting my 2nd SLI 7900GTX

    yes, I have SLI checked under the Nvidia console. In fact, when I pulled in the cards, I got a baloon that said I could run SLI mode and to click here. I did and it put them in SLI mode. It's wierd. i am getting exactly the same 3dmark05 score as when I had a single 7900GTX.. Yea, I...
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    3dMark05 not detecting my 2nd SLI 7900GTX

    very strange. when i start up 3dmark05 and it runs the system scan. when i display the SLOT section details, it sees one of my cards, but shows nothing in the 2nd PCI-16 slot. It's clearly there, as the hardware section of My Computer sees both of them in the correct slots, and I am running...
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    once again -> is there a decent 24" lcd out there? (2405fpw no need to apply)

    I have had a Samsung 244T for about a month. it's a next gen panel(compared to the 2405) with a 6ms response time. I can assure you that IF you have the right PC hardware, you will see 0 lag, ghosting, blurring, etc. It does take some juice to properly run this panel. I run DOOM3 in...
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    really good CRT?

    Hi Justin(Dorkenstein) Just sent you a PM also. I have a Mitsubishi Diamondpro 2070b 22" CRT I stopped using about a month ago. give me a shout if you are interested. It is in perfect working order(about 1.5 years old and used 4-5 hours daily). since you are a AnandTech member, i will...
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    Keyboard stopped working after install of new video card?

    Please ignore, I found the issue. when I direct plugged my keyboard into the PC to troubleshoot, I didn't remove the cable from the KVM switch that was running into the PC. Once I did, the keyboard works fine. I have a bad port on my KVM apparently throwing out garbage to the PC confusing...
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    Keyboard stopped working after install of new video card?

    Hi folks upgraded from my 7800GTX to 7900GTX video card. once i brought the system back up, my USB keyboard no longer works! Plugged the keyboard into two other PC's-fine. I reversed the mouse and keyboard on my motherboard. Problem followed the keyboard so it's not my USB port...
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    I finally decided-ordered a Samsung 244T

    are you sure it's the 244T? What type of Nvidia card are you using? DVI connection or RGB? do you have the horsepower(CPU and GPU) to run Q3 at 1920x1200 native rez? I have an EVGA 7800GTX KO card. I run Q3/Q4, COD2, Doom3, HL2 all at the highest settings(note I DONt run Doom3 in Ultra...
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    Anyone familiar with ASUS Vento 3600 cases?

    that's at sweet case! issue: it's not red. the wife has to have a red case period, end of story......it's all about the color, you know..
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    Anyone familiar with ASUS Vento 3600 cases?

    thanks very much! i am buying from newegg.com and looked at the pix, but missed that one among the several they had on the site. take care..
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    Anyone familiar with ASUS Vento 3600 cases?

    hi Folks, I am doing a build for my wife with this case, and am trying to find out if I can put 3 HDD's in it. All the info. I found on the web does not say, and the pix I have found are not detailed enough to show the inside of the chassis. does anyone know? thanks!