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    ASUS Rampage V Extreme WiFi/BT Interface

    Does anyone know what type of interface plug/slot/socket the WiFi/Bluetooth module connects to on the R5E motherboard? I am trying to find out if this is a standard type mounting solution that will accept a replacement WiFi/BT card like the Intel 8260 (example) or other.
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    "Sweet Spot?"

    While I do keep generally keep up with components/hardware, I have been concentrating on the study of power supplies, SSDs and cooling solutions as of late. Point: It seems over the years in all models of AMD/ATI & NVIDIA video chipsets, there has been a "sweet spot" where price vs...
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    ACHI versus RAID

    Can someone with a solid understanding of ACHI and RAID take a minute and offer some insight on the defining difference(s) and what is/are the advantage(s), if any, of ACHI versus using RAID?
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    WD Caviar Black 1.5TB RAID 1 slowdown

    I recently bought two WD Caviar Black hard drives to use in a RAID 1 Mirroring array. The array builds in the RAID BIOS or with the Intel Rapid Storage software in the Windows environment. The "drive" - array is also recognized in Admin Tools - Computer Management - Storage - Disk Management and...
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    Ghost in the Machine

    I am seeking community help with fixing one of my rigs. I will do my best to keep this orderly. After the machine somehow got a rootkit on it, of course the machine started flaking out. I used two tools from respected companies (Trend Micro and AVG) to ensure removal. Then, as the system was...
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    Radeon 4870 Quits after mod?

    Ok, so I buy this XFX Radeon HD 4870 ZHFC 1 GB. I follow the temperatures and feel like they are a bit high for constant long term usage. Since I want to reduce temps and like to OC a bit, I buy a Thermalright T-RAD². Installation is easy, I reinstall the card with the new aftermarket heat...
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    Using RAID 0 Properly

    I am the lucky recipient of two velociraptor hard drives (credit the wife) and would like to arrange them in a RAID 0 array. That part I can handle. The question(s) is/are: What do I install on them? The OS and games? Just the OS? Just the games? Keep the OS on my RAID 1 array as it is...
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    Copy Windows to new disk

    Hello, I am looking for a program with the ability to move my windows installation (C: drive) to new larger hard drives on the same computer. Not only have I never done this, but after reading 25 sites, I am a bit more lost than when I started. The program needs to support RAID and do a...
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    Vista Home Premium memory recognition

    I had done some reading awhile back concerning the amount of RAM Vista recognizes/is able to use and for some reason the magic number was 6 GB. Upon attempting a recheck, I have not been able to find this information agaibn at the MS site. I currently have 4 Gigabytes of RAM installed. The...
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    IDE RAID on EPoX EP-9NPA+ Ultra

    I am used to setting up RAID using IDE drives as master on individual channels. However, with the advent of SATA, motherboard manufacturers have reduced the IDE headers to two and even one. So, I have two IDE drives, a DVD burner, two IDE headers and I want to Mirror the two IDE drives for...
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    Vista Home Premium and RAID

    Ok, so I order a Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S5 motherboard, X2 5200+ AM2, 2 GB PC800 Corsair XMS thinking I am just going to take my two Seagate 80 GB SATA II hard drives, create RAID 0 and slap Vista Home Premium on there. It was a good idea. First, I cannot locate NVIDIA NVRAID drivers that...
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    X2 space heater?

    I have an AMD Athlon X2 4200 (socket 939 Manchester) Processor mounted in an EPoX EP 9NPA+ SLI motherboard. The stock (PiB) heat sink and fan didn't even come close to taking care of the heat dissipation. The cpu temp ran up to 150 degree F faster than a cat darting out of bath water...
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    Air flow direction

    I recently bought a Zalman CNPS9500 LED heat sink/fan cooling solution. I have read the instructions completely several times and visited the Zalman web site to try and decipher the way the air flows across this beast before I install it...the wrong way. It is going on an EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra...
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    SATA II backward compatible?

    The title pretty much says it all. I am wondering if SATA II drives will work on a SATA I system (IE finding drives at a good price and buying them for future considerations). Thanks, Questors
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    Dual DDR and adding RAM

    I have an EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra motherboard with 1 GB (2 X 512 MB Corsair XMS) but want 2 GB. I would like to add another 1 GB of ram but do not want to have to buy a 2 GB matched set and toss the current gig out the window. I have done some comparison shopping and found if I just buy a 1 GB...
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    EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra Setting up RAID???

    I recently purchased two EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra (NForce 4 Ultra) motherboards for system upgrades. The boards are running well so far in every aspect except the RAID. Where in the name of Sam is the RAID BIOS? How do I access it? I am a manual reader, so I have followed the EPoX instructions to...
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    System failed memory test

    A7N8X Deluxe, XP 2800, 512 megs PC 2700 Corsair XMS DDR RAM, Maxtor 7200 RPM hard drive, Radeon 9700Pro, Onboard sound and NIC, Antec Tru 430 Watt powersupply running Windows XP Home all updates. Verified Virus free 1/14/04. Latest BIOS flashed 1/13/04. Problem: Boot up whether cold or...
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    clock time changing

    I have an ASUS A7V266-E, XP 2000, 512 meg Crucial RAM@ PC 2100, (2) IBM GXP 75 @RAID 0, Turtle Beach Santa Cruz, Geforce 4 Ti4600 Video, 3Com/USR 10/100 NIC, and Windows XP Home w/all updates/service packs applicable. All drivers current. AND.. ASUS A7N8X-Deluxe w/onboard sound, 512 megs...
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    System issue..could use some advice

    ASUS A7N8X Deluxe NFORCE2 MB | AMD XP2600/333 CPU | Corsair XMS Twin 2700 (512 megs total/two sticks) | Powercolor Radeon 9700 Pro Video | Maxtor 7200rpm ATA 100 20 gig hard drive (til the SATA drives become available) | Onboard Storm Sound | Lite On 48x24x48 Burner | Floppy I am playing...
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    Accurate Temperature reading?

    I had posted this in another area with no result, now that I found this thread, I am hoping it works to get an answer of some sort: ASUS A7N8X Deluxe board, XP 2600/333 and Vantec VA4-C7040 Heat sink/fan. On boot up of course it I go to BIOS to make setting and while there notice the MB Temp is...
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    A7N8X Deluxe temp reading wrong?

    ASUS A7N8X Deluxe board, XP 2600/333 and Vantec VA4-C7040 Heat sink/fan. On boot up of course it I go to BIOS to make setting and while there notice the MB Temp is 77 degrees (Ok np there) but right below that it says CPU Temp 189 degree F. My reaction was one of serious surprise. I take...
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    The Real Deal?

    I have been looking into upgrading or simply building a new machine soon so naturally I have been browsing the tech sites and online retailers to check pricing...etc. There are a couple things I have found that are questionable: 1) NVIDIA Geforce 4 Ti 4800 SE chipset? I have been to many tech...
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    XP install..stalling

    While running a drive fitness test on my IBM drive, I found some bad clusters, but was able to make mends with the given utilities. However, upon reboot for installation of XP..I get this..press any key to boot from cdrom (RAID array 0 was detected right away and properly). I press space bar...