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    Intel ICH9R vs JMicron Raid 1 test

    I see. Is that cache a big amount of data?
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    Intel ICH9R vs JMicron Raid 1 test

    Why do people always reccomend using an UPS if your going to use the write cabk cache?
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    Intel ICH9R vs JMicron Raid 1 test

    Hey. Not so fast: I did a thorough search and found that the feature "enable write back cache" increases burst speed. I had to check it: Comparison Jmicron (Blue) vs Intel Write Back Cache Enabled (Red) Holy cow!!! Comments? Any thoughts about the dips in the intel?
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    Intel ICH9R vs JMicron Raid 1 test

    Yeh, I am using the latest from both manufacturers. Any thoughts?
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    Intel ICH9R vs JMicron Raid 1 test

    Hi fellas, Hdd Tach Results Intel vs Jmicron Blue is Jmicron. Red is intel. Board is a P35C-DS3R v1.1. Hard disks are two samsung HD501LJ 500GB SataII. Is the burst speed important? I even see less dips in the Jmicron controller. Another thing: The intel "veryfies and repairs" with a...
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    Going RAID 1 in P35C DS3R, wich controller to use?

    Whats the problem with the Jmicron? Does both provide the same performance? Are they CPU dependant?
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    Going RAID 1 in P35C DS3R, wich controller to use?

    Well I want a backup of my data, and maybe a little more read speed. I am going RAID 1. So i do not know wich is better. Plugging the disks in the orange (intel ports) or the purple (Jmicron) controllers... I am possibly going XP64 cause I got 4GB of RAM. Is there any issue with XP64 and...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Thanks, this is very informative. I am glad I bought 2 of 2gb each.
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    I will tell you as soon as I get my hands on the Q6600. I have read intensively about having the MEM and CPU running 1:1 ratio, but I have not found a deep explanation of the particular advantages and disadvantages of running at no standard ratios, like 2.x or 3.x. Do you know hot this...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Hm that seems like a relief for me. About the fan, I am using it that way because I use this room as both monitoring and recording room in my personal studio (audio). Thats why I chose a silent video card and silent fans. Anyway, I control my fans via a sunbeam rheobus, so If fans are loud...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Thanks for the input, biltong. I checked your link. Pretty interesting. I guess if the -12V readings were right, the PC would not work. When I tried the memory in my friends computer, the mainboard was who reported the frecuency. I am pretty sure it could only be 533 because when I tried to...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Yes, they were at +0.4 volts when started failing. Anyway, this memory is supposed to take tweaking and overclock, I mean, it´s not cheap memory, it should not be an issue having it a little overvoltaged. I tested today in a friends computer, it ran fine at 533 mhz 4-4-4-12 and since the board...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Thanks for that input. Well, I am pretty sure one of my modules died because of the heat. They are factory rated at 1066 speeds. I do not have a way of testing the real heat in the memory, but I can tell you its hotter than the video card, and that is a gigabyte passive 7600gs, wich is 60ºC...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    biltong, are your crucial ballistixs hot to the touch?
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    I am 99% sure it is. Anyway, what would be an external sata connector utility if it is not hot swapppable?
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Mrfatboy, I checked my crucial temps. I do not have a infrared sensor or fluke probe. I had to figure it out. How? I checked my grahics card temp in the windows sensor. It reads 60ºC idle. it scares me a little, but the threshold of temp is 125ºC according to the same config screen. My memory is...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Well it makes sense, since when I set the memory voltages lower that they "should be", it worked perfect. What a stupid issue...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Oh my god! So lots of us had our memories overvoltaged... Maybe thats why our memories are dying?
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    I had them at +0.4 volts. Wich is 2.2 volts, thats what crucial recommends for that RAM. But very funny, I have found better results with 2 volts. More stability. I still have one module working here, the other one wont POST. I have it underclocked to 800Mhz. My board revision is 1.1 I hope...
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Well, I got one of these boards, and now I am unhappy cause my crucial ballistix 2x1gb 8500 is dead. Rare to see these modules die, they did after 3 months of use, not overclocked. I ordered corsair 4gb 6400 dhx. I hope these last. My crucials were very hot to the touch. These corsairs have...
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    Enermax Liberty 400W - Fan

    ok, taking that in account, it would be fine. thanks, pal
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    Enermax Liberty 400W - Fan

    Well, that´s certainly what I hope, cause I don´t want it to be fried anytime soon. Something similar was happening to my processor´s cooler until I figured out It was a fan controller thing. btw, I don´t like the fact that enermax support does not answer I think I will trust you, dBTelos...
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    Enermax Liberty 400W - Fan

    when the psu heats up a little, it starts spinning. I´ve contacted enermax online with no response. anyone has a liberty 400w? Best
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    Enermax Liberty 400W - Fan

    Is this normal? When I turn on the pc it does not spin, just after a while it spins at low rpm. Is it defective or is it normal in this line of psu? Best.
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    ENERMAX Liberty 400W - Gigabyte DS3

    F7 Bios = No more trouble. Best.
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    ENERMAX Liberty 400W - Gigabyte DS3

    It worked. It looks like the fan control would make the fan to spin just after the cpu reaches certain temp. But still, when i turn on the pc, it takes a while to start, and the hard disk starts spinning two times before POST. When the HDD starts spinning the second time, the cpu fan starts...
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    ENERMAX Liberty 400W - Gigabyte DS3

    Well guys, I worked on it all day. It booted :) . It looks like the cpu fan fully spins when its been a minute or so. Before fully spinning, it looks like little pulses trying to start with a 1 second or two interval between pulses. Tomorrow I will turn off the fan control feature to see if it...
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    ENERMAX Liberty 400W - Gigabyte DS3

    I just got an ENERMAX Liberty PSU and a Gigabyte DS3 board. I´m scared cause the fan on the PSU won´t spin when I start aPC. Just before a while it spins at low RPM with suddenly stops. I don´t want it to burn. And my new board wont boot with any PSU: gigabyte DS3, patriot DDR2 667 mem and a...
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    Best bang for the buck 7600GS (Silent)

    Well, guys, thanks for the advice, is very appreciated. The main use for my PC is going to be music production. Thats why I chose a silent graphics card, a silent mb (Gigabyte 965P DS3) and an almost silent PSU (Enermax Liberty 400W). That doesn´t mean I dont like to play games, in fact I...
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    Best bang for the buck 7600GS (Silent)

    This is my narrowed search: GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH Geforce 7600GS 256MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125028 Leadtek WinFast PX7600GS TDH 256MB Classic Edition Geforce 7600GS 256MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122007 XFX...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    So, I guess, based on that ripple fact, plus the extra 20W, and on a video review I saw from 3dgameguy that showed anyone of those PSUs to be as silent as each other, that the enermax is the chosen. Thanks guys, you´ve been of great help. Best
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    I didn´t understand that...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    Well, I checked Newegg´s specs for both PSUs efficiency and made a simple calculation, but I don´t know If it is a good way for looking at it. here it is: Seasonic 380W x 0.85 (Ef) = 323W Enermax 400W x 0.80 (Ef) = 320W If you guys think my calcs are well made, maybe the Seasonic is the...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    Ok, so the list has been narrowed to these two. I´m almost decided to go with the seasonic one, but there are some last questions before ckicking "checkout" on newegg... SeaSonic S12-380 ATX12V 380W ENERMAX Liberty ELT400AWT ATX12V 400W 1. Are this wattages enough to power a little OC...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    Hey guys, this is my cart with your recommendations, it has changed a lot since I got your advice, please help me narrow it to one!! Please take in account the goal: Decent power + low noise + good value... I think I´m really close to it thanks to you guys! ENERMAX Noisetaker EG495P-VE...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    :) I´m happy with you guys, what a help!!! About the seasonic: Would a 380W supply be enough so I can overclock the E6300 to a decent increment? (I´m no superoverclocker but sure want to push a little that processor)... I think the formula for what I´m loking for is: Decent power + low...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    What about this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189005 Or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103512 Other one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103930 I think I´m leaning towards the Seasonic S12 you...
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    You guys are a true relief when one is needing help. I think the PSU needs to be a little quiet to avoid problems when recording audio. Will all of those suggested do fine? Even if I overclock a little bit? Thanks! Best
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    Little help for choosing a PSU

    This is my narrowed search. Those have good prices: ENERMAX Noisetaker EG495P-VE SFMA ATX 485W $75 Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W $70 Rosewill RP550-2 ATX 2.01 550W $67 I will power a Gigabyte DS3 board, a E6300 processor, (2x1Gb patriot DDR2 667) mem, a seagate barracuda 320 Gb...