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    Adaptec 5805 speeds

    Hello all, I've just put my array in the case, started everything and I get somewhat low speeds compared to what HD Tune is showing me. My config: i3 530, Gigabyte H55-USB3,A-data 2x2GB DDR3-2000 Adaptec 5805+6xHitachi 2TB Deskstar Raid6 stripe size 256k Velociraptor 150GB OS(Windows 7...
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    What OS for seedbox(6x2TB+5805 raid6)

    Hello everyone, I have installed everything(i3 530,Gigabyte H55M-USB3,2x2GB DDR3-200,Adaptec 5805,Corsair 650W,WD 150GB Velociraptor as OS drive). I will order the 6 2TB Hitachis on tuesday but now the question for me as a RAID noob is what OS to install on the Velociraptor and what filesystem...
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    2TB drives for 5805

    Hello all, I bought a 5805 Adaptec controller and now I am looking for 2TB harddrives for my seedbox. I have heard many good things about the Hitachis, I also own one so this is for now my top candidate. But what about the other 2TB drives. Which ones could be used in a RAID6 array 24/7...
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    Seedbox recommandations

    Hello all, I am considering in upgrading my current seedbox(just 3x1TB HD103UJ). Upgrade with the meaning of: -addition of RAID controller(sataII,pciex x8,min 8ports) -more harddrives(1TB or 1.5TB) As I am a rather noobish person regarding to RAID I kindly ask for your advice about this...
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    Recommend me a gigabit switch

    Hello all, I need a recommandation for a gigabit switch, 5 or 8ports needed. I did a little digging before and the next are in my list: D-Link DGS-2208 HP Procurve 1400 or 1700 series(J9077A or J9079A) I dunno about the 2 HPs,it seems a little odd but the expensive one,J9079A has less...
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    DIR-655 or PC as router

    Hello folks. Small networking issue: 20MBps connection,3clients.Router in case is a Linksys WRT54GL with DD-WRT v23 on it. Big problem: it limits the bandwidth for client at 4MBps(wired). What router should I buy that removes the bandwidth limitation? D-Link DIR655? Basically I need a real...
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    NVLDDMKM.dll error in XP and Vista

    I am getting this error both in XP and Vista(32 and 64bit). I have tested separately the mobo and GTX280 card from Evga in a different system and both ran overnight sessions of Furmark in XP and Vista without a problem. When i put in my parts, Q9450,2x2GB Mushkin Redline,150GB Velociraptor and...
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    4870x2 and Quad to cool.Help needed for setup!

    Hello, so I want to cool a 4870x2,overclocked Quad and maybe a mobo. Which is the best cooling setup i can buy for this. Also if you can recommend me a case to fit all the watercooling stuff inside. Some guys from another forum recommended me for this setup a 9x120mm rad(Watercool Mo-Ra 2...
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    4870x2 Naked & Ghetto mod pics[DIAL-UP KILLER!!!]

    Like the title says,4870x2 disassembled with LOTS of pictures and a ghetto cooling mod with 2 Scythe KazeMaru,aka 2x140mm,1900rpm and a whopping 104.54CFM for each fan.Sorry for the quality pictures,i had just a Samsung 7MP P&S camera. Enough talk, lets let the pictures talk...
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    Soundcard for gaming

    Because my XtremeMusic seems to have died on me i need a new soundcard for gaming and music listening. Should i buy another XtremeMusic, a Titanium, Auzentech Prelude or one of the Asus models? Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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    Vista x64+ Ati drivers=No DVI output

    Well after a move from Vista back to Xp i reinstalled Vista and found some energy to restart my journey through the misterious ways of Ati and Vista compatibility. In my ticket to Ati/Amd i did report that my 19" Viewsonic Vx922 goes into No display mode after the small loading bar from Vista...
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    4870x2 No display problem

    I am currently having a big problem with my Sapphire 4870X2. I installed a fresh Vista Ultimate x64 with SP1 and after installing the graphics drivers(Catalyst 8.8) i get no display after the little Vista load(instead of the small Vista splash logo i get a No video display from my monitor). The...
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    Help me choose my 24" gaming lcd display

    I need:24-26"(24 preferred) -height adjustable -a non glossy frame -absolute minimum input lag Thank you for your recomandations.
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    Are all 4870X2s the same?

    So after consulting the market i've got to choose from: Gigabyte HIS GeCube Club3D Powercolor Asus MSI Sapphire Gainward Are they all the same(apart from the sticker)? I'm thinking at the memory chips in particular. Should i wait for the oc versions or for the ones with non-stock...
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    Counterstrike 1.6 problem

    Hello all, i've got this peculiar problem with my system and Counterstrike 1.6. Whenever i play that game at random times i get like a freeze frame ingame accompanied by a sound loop and the keyboard stops reacting ingame. So i can move my mouse(the image stays the same) but the keyboard does...
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    Maximum safe 24/7 voltages for the 45nm cpus

    Hello all, just want your opinion on this as there are lots of different opinions and values. What is the maximum vcore and vtt(vfsb) for the 45nm cpus in your opinion,and eventually the values that you use in your overclock. Intel says: My case:Q9450@3.52GHz with 1.347Vcore idle and...
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    DFI UT X48-T2R and Q9450 OC

    Got the following hardware: Q9450 L812B264 DFI UT X48 T2R with Thermalright HR05SLI/IFX on NB+Zalman low profile 80mm fan Thermalright Ultra120Extreme lapped+SFF21F(1600rpm)+washer mod 2x2GB Mushkin Redline PC8000(5-5-5-15@2.1V) Corsair 1000HX Lian Li PC A16B with Scythe KamaBay with a...
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    BFG vs EVGA

    Would you buy Evga instead of Bfg or other brands if the step-up would not be reachable? I mean, yes the step-up program is ok for you fellows in USA but for example in my case the transport cost to a local Evga dealer(probably Germany) is high. My situation(probably similar in some parts in...
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    Gaming build

    Hello all, i want to ask you your opinion about my future to be gaming rig. I am thinking for now at: Q9450 DFI LP UT P35-T2R Heat-pipe 2x 2x2Gb Mushkin Redline 9800GX2(BFG,EVGA,XFX...) Antec TruePower Quattro 850W Samsung 245B I want it to be solid and as much as possible future-proof...
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    X-fi Xtreme Music vs Gamer

    Hi, just wanted to ask you guys which card would be better for gaming with headphones. The main question i have is why the Music is considerably bigger( pcb size) but they boast the same specs for both. Gamer Music As headphone i am currently using some Sennheiser HD201 but consider moving...
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    Raid for gaming?

    Is there a raid setup that improves gaming performance but at a normal price? So no 3x 74gb raptors :D . What is best? 2harddisks in raid0?3?I was thinking at a 2x250gb Samsung 250HJ(250gb per platter) in raid0.
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    Perfect case for aircooling

    So i need the best case for aircooling. I narrowed it until now at these: Lian Li PC-A16 Lian Li V1000PlusII or Antec P182 I am searching for a case with a well thought cooling path rather than a 2x25cm lateral fan monstruosity. CPU cooling will be done by a TR Ultra120Extreme with...
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    19" for gaming

    I need a 19" standard format display for gaming (Counterstrike 1.6 mainly). I've got a little list hope it helps: Viewsonic Vx922 Samsung 931BF 931C Benq FP93GX+ Dell 1908FP IIyama X486s No input lag and ghosting or other image distorsion is the main goal. I'm from Europe...
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