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So I have been hanging around the SATA areas on the web. One thing started to jump out at me was that using Intel RST, certain drivers gave different performances. Then certain drivers belong to certain chipsets since they are optimized for that chipset. Example, I get better write...

So it has been a long day coming, but I am in need of a multifunctional printer. An early sorry if this is in the wrong posting. I currently have an HP 4100 mfp and it is ginormous. It has the following Scanner Fax Printer - B/W only e-mail (sends directly from printer. Also kept an...

First off let me apologize if I am in the wrong forum section, but did not see a heading for this. I am interested in what everyone is using for protecting their computer equipment. Or is there some website that actually tests surge protectors for their use? So far I have been researching and...

I was ready to purchase some Cougar V12HPB for intake and exhaust fans at Newegg, but then I saw that the same company has the Cougar CF-D12HB-B which have blue LED's. Currently my set up has blue LED's, but I was ready to ditch them for these Cougar black ones. Does anyone have the...

I think this is where this should be asked I have a client who talked to me about some thermal compound I have never heard of. Anyone else heard of of it? Okay to use for CPU and heat-sink? Or stay away and why? Maker - ITW Chemtronics Model - CW7100

Not sure if this should be posted here, but I was reading up on Intel RST drivers for my notes. I stumbled across a website I have never heard of before. It's called "driver station", looks French. But looking in there they seem to have more Intel RST versions than is listed on the actual...

So I am in no way an electrical person so I wanted to ask this question. My computer readings for power; I am not sure if this is good or something I should be proactive about. I am using Speccy, the BIOS and CPUID Hardware Monitor to get these readings. The voltages that are stated...

So I am going to update to the newest RST drivers for my P6T Deluxe v2 board, but I am not sure which to chose. I got the floppy version of the 12.0.0.1083 and 12.5.0.1066 (12.6.0.1033 has issues, it is pulled from the Intel website as of yesterday evening) because I usually install the...

So I got to reading quite a bit and something just jumped out on me. I am no expert nor have knowledge on this so this is why I am just asking; to get clarity. And maybe too much reading has now crossed my eyes. So this pertains to SSD's. If you have SSD's and some have Windows XP on...

So my friend has a HP Pavlion dv9000 laptop given to him by work. Now work wants him to remove all personal files and programs. So he needs to get a new one. Here is what he uses it for in a nutshell; Uses Quickbook and Quicken Internet browsing Microsoft Office Outlook Dropbox I...

I had another thread about an SSD, but grew in to needing a server so I am starting a new thread. I have a friend thinking about getting a new server. I have no background in this, I was just trying to help him out with fixing other issues which seemed to have work. Currently he has a...

Hello everyone I got asked a question that I am not sure how to answer so I am asking all of you. My friend owns his own business as a Chiropractor. He has 3 laptops which connect to a wireless router then via LAN to the server. He has been over to my house and seen the migration I...

So I have read about OC'ing your system and using the CPU voltage for that, but just wondering on whats everyone's take on the CPU voltage if someone is going to just run the system at stock? Should one just set the BIOS to just "auto" or would it be better to set the CPU voltage so there are...

I have a client who is looking for a new laptop. Some criteria Screen size = 15" (no glossy screen, flat preferred) Wireless N speeds Hard drive - I want them to have an SSD for O/S and mechanical in the other drive bay. SSD from Crucial and around 256GB or 512GB. Mechanical at least...

So I was reading up on the Corsair Accelerator review and I am wondering. My clientele are still with Windows XP and using P4 and some I have seen have LGA775's. So I am wondering if these can be used on their systems since the test here was done on a newer parted system. I know the P4...

Not sure if this is already posted, but I found this and wanted to share. Good reading. http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/4870/lsi_sandforce_5_series_ssd_firmware_trim_lost_and_found_performance_investigated/index1.html

So I have read here in the forums and at other websites about SSD's. I have two of them for some low level work systems which do not get used a lot, but now I am looking for a couple more for my wife's system and mine. We game and do work on our systems. I ran some tests and I can see that...

I have a client who wants to try out an SSD. He sent me a link for the Intel 330 120GB. The issue I have is that he still wants to use his Windows XP O/S and wants to put that on the SSD. I tried talking him into getting Windows 7 for his computer (he uses his system mostly for work, no...

So I was reading up on some video cards, looking at my motherboard and then I ran in to a road block. Reading on some websites, PCI-e 2.0 has; Bandwidth per lane = 500MB/s Maximum bandwidth = 16GB/s So I was wondering; a lot of data out there shows what the card can do (i.e. memory...

So I have a EVGA GTX 260 core 216 and has done me well. Exact model is 896-P3-1257-AR. But I know someone selling one for $85.00 new and in the box (same model). So I am tempted to get it and add it to my system and SLI them. But then looking at the newer cards, those are in reach for me...

Has anyone here used those LAN line plug in, having your Internet through the electrical outlets? Just want to know if anyone has good things to say about it, bad things, etc. I have a client who wants one and asked me about them, but I have never played with that technology. Netgear has...

So I was going to buy some Corsair GT's today, but reading in this forum it seems that there is a lean toward Intel and Crucial M4. I use my systems for gaming, video editing, music and I install and uninstall programs a lot (I do testing on software). Currently 2-3 a day for the last month...

Well, I have had enough of the EA audio issue that I have been experiencing so I am looking for a sound card. For the EA thing, I play BFBC2 or BF2142 and about 30 minutes in to the game my system completely freezes and the audio does this grrrr audio loop. Only way to get out is to hold power...

I have 4 of these Western Digital Black 500GB ea. in RAID 5. Currently they only hold my movie library, but I wanted to find out if I should reformat the drive from the standard 512k format to the Advance 4K format? I only use large movie files on these drives and everything is backed up so I...

I'm not really sure about this because I thought I read this somewhere. Whether true or not, I am looking to you guys for the verdict. If I buy an SSD that is SATA III and I connect that SSD to a SATA II port, will the SSD "detect" that it is a SATA II port and then kick down in performance...

Not sure if this belongs here, but it does deal with drives. My question is I have an SSD and I want to test it using ATTO. Final got an SSD and great so far. Looking at ATTO shows that there are different settings so I started reading up. Seems like there is no standard settings, read that...

Is there a website that actually reviews the Windows updates? Some website that really knows what the updates do, if it is needed, etc. Example I have Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and I found out that if you have older updates or hotfixes, those same older updates will prevent you from...

Single SSD with TRIM support Two SSD's in RAID0 with no TRIM support Does anyone have any data on how much degradation in performance with no TRIM as oppose to having TRIM on in the set ups above? Seems like everyone talks about performance hits with no TRIM, but how much?

So which would you guys pick? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008120%20600038510%20600038463%20600038483&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=636|20-231-377^20-231-377-TS%2C20-233-124^20-233-124-TS%2C20-227-550^20-227-550-TS Price not a hiderance, I plan...

So I cannot put two and two together. So reading Kyle's article about SSD's and how the data was charted by using a single SSd, RAID with 2, RAID with 3 and RAID with 4. I read it and saw that the 4 drive set up gets close to 700MB/s, but this number is strictly what the drives can pump out...

So I am in the planning stages for a back up system, but I also want to use it to gain access to our music library. I will call this computer C Currently the wife and I have two computer systems (will call these computer A and B) with our own stuff including our own music. We have a third...

Well, I am looking to overhaul my wireless at home, searched the threads and did not find anything on this wireless router. I did find a thread on the usb antenna though, but I wanted anyone's thoughts before plopping down the credit card. Belkin F5D8232-4 is the wireless router. I have...

So here are the parts MB - Asus P6T Deluxe V2 HDD - 2 Seagate Barracudas 7200.11 (bought at the same time) 160GB each Using Latest Intel ICH10R RAID driver from Asus for this board O/S - Windows XP Pro with SP2 Originally I have used these two drive using the ACHI driver and as stand...

So I am reading all these threads and it can be confusing. Not in the wording, but with all the items and what each item specifications. Good stuff though!!!!! I use my system primarily for gaming (BF2142, Modern Warefare 2, L4D,etc) and I play it on this; Core I7 920 D0 Asus P6T Deluxe...

So I am new to RAID and I wanted to get some direction. I have read the different RAID's and I seem to only fit into 1 or 2 of them. Background, current drives are use for operating system, gaming (BF2142, Modern Warfare, and the like), music library and pictures (ex-Air Force guy, gotta love...

I am not sure if this belongs in this forum or under the motherboard forums so please excuse me if I made a mistake. I found an old system in my garage and I want to overclock it. I just got in to overclocking with my Core I7 920 and have some time under my belt (lifting the belly that is)...

Well, I've gone and dunnit. I put a password on my Excel file (not the work page, the entire file) and now I forgot what password I put on the file. I went to a website and tried it, did not work. Meaning, they wanted moneyto give me the password. So does anyone know where I can go a get...

Hello everyone, I am new to Hard OCP, but I feel comfortable among you. The threads I have read are so detailed, so informational, Kyles reviews and to all. My hats off to you all So I have a dilemma that I cannot figure out. I have a DI-624, been the workhorse for a long time. Here is...