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I saw the previous thread asking about a Corsair 520W PSU and everyone seemed to think it was fine but also said it was a good PSU. I'm pretty sure this one will be fine, but I have been out of the building game for a couple years so I wanted to make sure this PSU would work for what I'm...

So I did a bit of research and it seems like many other people have experienced the same thing. Does the ASUS P5N-E SLI really not support an SSD? Specifically an OCZ 120GB Vertex 2. I did a fresh install of Windows 7 on my Wife's PC and it seemed fine. Even after the install, with the DVD...

So, I've been wanting to build a HTPC for some time, but could never really justify the cost. But on Tuesday I'm starting a new job with a 50% raise, so I'm ready to do it. And with BF/CM around the corner, I think I can get some good deals. I've been reading a bit here and have a general...

So, here's my problem. I don't like restarting my computer every day. Usually I only restart when an update requires me, so once a week max. However, recently I have been getting errors saying I am running out of memory and need to close a program. I don't think my system is top of the line...

My wife needs a video card upgrade. It's been a while since I built the computer and actively researching new technology. So I would like some help with this one. Currently she has an ASUS P5N-E SLI with a Radeon X1950GT 256MB and a C2D E4300. She currently plays WoW, Fallout New Vegas...

e-mail: twainwright AT gmail DOT com I have not been around for a while. My heat is under RottweilerCP. All prices are asking and include shipping, offers will be accepted. If you think a price is way off, PM me and/or make an offer. You can't really find these parts anymore so it's hard...

I'm sorry I ever left. I notice that my last point submitted was 12-09-2005. It's been way too long. I just built a new computer, a [email protected]. It doesn't seem to want to go much faster without enough voltage to put it over 70°C. I was wondering about the best settings for the console...

I'm building a new system and getting new hard drives and am wondering if I need a new controller. Currently I have 6 seagate 320GB sata drives on a 3Ware 9500S-8 controller. I have bought 3 1TB WD green drives to replace them. For one thing I don't think my card supports SATA-II. And if it...

It's been a while since my last build (6/2004) and you can see some of it's stats in my sig (Main). What I basically use my system for is: Personal web site, not much traffic. FTP server, almost no traffic. Some gaming, but not much and nothing too new. I bought Hellgate London a few...

What I have 3ware 9500S-8 controller. WindowsXP Pro. 3x 320GB drives in raid 5. What I did I just added a new 320GB drive to the controller planning on expanding the raid 5. I added it and the controller recognized it fine. In windows I ran 3DM2 and did a Migrate to add the additional...

I don't usually post these so hopefully there is nothing wrong with this and it's hot. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=211298 This note is under the description: But I figured why not give it a try because it would be a good deal. I ordered on Sunday and I...

My work laptop seems to bve sitting at 60/100 frames. I saw it was at the same place late yesterday, and has just sat there all morning. It looks like it's working on a frame, but when it finishes, or before, it just redraws the protine and changes the time per frame. TPF has been anywhere...

I just went to a LAN party this past weekend, and I cannot take my computer to another one. This thing weighs a ton. I have never built a small system before, so I'd like some help. I'm really not sure about the mobo, are there decent SFF ones? I figure if it has onboard lan, like most do...

I've had this error before, and usually I just format. I just wanted to check if there was any other solution. I am getting the error while writing to my Raid 5 array, and if I have to format, I'd like to make sure I won't have to format this drive. I should only have to format my OS drive...

So, my PSU fried last week. Everything else was tested to be working. I put in the new PSU tonight. And my raid bios told me that one drive in my raid 5 array was not being used and the array was degraded. It looked like the drive was there and working, so after trying a couple things, I...

My PP&C 510XE just died. It wasn't the PSUs fault, exactly, and I am not holding any grudges against them for it since it did not take any other components with it. I am going to get it replaced since it is still under warranty. But I was wondering if getting an OCZ Powerstream 520 or 600 and...

Maybe you all know more about killed computers. I posted this in the AMD forum: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=883900 I just set this computer up for folding yesterday, do you think it's dead? And please as I said there, if anyone is in the DC/N. VA area and has some hardware I...

Well, I know it is dead, but I hope it's just the PSU, and not CPU's. I started the beast in my sig folding yesterday. I went out after work today, and when I came home I knew something was wrong. As I got to the door to my room, I noticed that I did not hear my computer. It's not really...

I can't remember why I ever stopped, but I wanted to annouce my return. I won't have much to contribute right away, but I'll get back up there. I have started my work Laptop: 1.6 Pentium M and when I get home I'll start my home comp: dual Opteron 242(1.6) I have another computer too, I...

What is the easiest way to move data from a raid5 array to a different controller. I am building a new computer, and want all the data on my current raid5 array, but I will not be keeping the 3ware card. I'm not yet sure if I'll be doing another raid5 or JBOD, but I will be using the onboard...

OK, Maybe more like $1200 Ok, I've been out of the loop for a while, and am not sure what's good nowadays, especially in the motherboard area, but I think this is still the best place to put this since I want an AMD system. I have an awsome system, as you can see from my sig, but honestly...

Important Details: CPU: Athlon XP 2400+ (1.8G) RAM: 512MB DDR (2x 256, upgradable to 1G, 2x 512) HD : 40GB Hard drive CD : DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive LCD: 15" XGA TFT (1024x768) NET: Built-in LAN and 54G Wireless OS : Windows XP Pro (CD Included) Power cable and carrying bag included. I...

I have 4 regular admission passes to Kings Dominion that need to be used by or on Oct. 31st. These are fear fest tickets, if that means anything. They retail for ~$45 each ($43.99 I think). I was planning on going this past weekend, but the weather was bad, and this weekend I'm busy. I'm...

I'm moving and want to get rid of some stuff. I used this case for a while, and it's been great, but I wanted to go for something a little better looking. I did not do this mod myself - pics 4 120mm fans included - they did not have connectors originally, I made my own, but they might need...

Hey, I'm making a jsp page to let people change their personal information via the web. This is a favor for a group that is pretty important, and I want to make sure the site will be secure. They don't know a lot about web pages, and although I've been doing html and jsp for a while, I never...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a quick answer for this. I'll keep looking online, but maybe I'm not phrasing it right. I have a .NET application which is running another application that creates a word document. Word is popping up a dialog box saying there is insufficient memory and I...

Hey, sorry if this should be in general hardware, but it is about a case. I was wondering if I could get an extra hard drive cage for my case: ANTEC Performance Plus Metallic Gray SOHO File Server Case Model "PlusView1000AMG" I didn't plan on having so many drives when I chose the case, but...

I've been working with computers for a while now, and I didn't think installing a video card was a problem until I recently bought this AIW 9800pro. First of all, the instructions only tell you how to install it if replacing an old card, not if it's in a new system setup. The basic problem...

Ok, I've posted a few problems I've been having with setting up my hard drives. But this is getting ridiculous. Ok, I finally got my drives installed the way I wanted. My Raptor 74gb as a single drive with the OS as C, and my 3x 200gb Seagate drives in Raid 5 for backup and storage as E. The...

When I was installing windows I tried the following I set up on my 9500S my 74gb Raptor as a single drive and then my 3 200gb Seagates in Raid 5. XP install saw both drives, but could not install on the raptor. It showed it as unpartitioned space, and when I selected it XP said it could not...

I also posted this in Motherboards, but wasn't sure who would know better/answer faster. I'm switching from the MSI Master2-FAR to the Tyan Thunder K8W. The MSI came with HSFs, I guess because the space around the socets are strange. I wanted to know if the Tyan came with HSFs, I don't...

I'm switching from the MSI Master2-FAR to the Tyan Thunder K8W. The MSI came with HSFs, I guess because the space around the socets are strange. I wanted to know if the Tyan came with HSFs, I don't think so, but wanted to check. If not, any suggestion on what HSFs to get? Thanks

I posted this in the motherboard section, mainly to check if an exchange is needed for the new motherboard, but I think it might be more relevant here. I purchased an MSI Master2-FAR, and a PC Power & Cooling 510XE. I am going to upgrade to a Tyan Thunder K8W and their site says I need a...

ok, so I purchased an MSI Master2-FAR, and a PC Power & Cooling 510XE. I am going to upgrade to a Tyan Thunder K8W and their site says I need a 510AG. I was wondering what the big difference is and if I really have to go through the trouble of exchanging it. It's really not a big problem...

I just got a 3ware 9500S-8 Sata raid controller. My final plan is to put it in a Tyan Thunder K8W with 3 200GB Seagates in Raid 5. But I currently have an MSI K8T Master2-FAR with 2 drives in Raid 0. I will be backing this data up soon. I want to know if it is possible to install the...

Ok, this is probably the 5th time or so I've changed my mind, so I guess that's why I'm asking about Raid 5. jk. Ok, after reading a ton of stuff here, I decided that Raid 0, was not the way to go, and was about to order more hard drives and a controller to do Raid 0+1. This might be because...

I've read a lot of posts about weather a controller is better than onboard, but only a couple on which controller is better. Basically I understand that 3Ware makes the best controller cards, but they seem really expensive to me. I was hoping to maybe get away with the Highpoint I found on...

Ok, so I probably made a mistake by doing this, but please help me fix it. I currently have 2 200GB SATA drives in raid-0. This is my main drive which has my OS. After seeing my laptop harddrive possibly die, and my Sister just said her harddrive died, I don't want to take the chance of...

I remember that this deal was a little weird because Circuit City changed the rebate in the middle of the sale. I bought the drive on 5/28 after the changed rebate date of 5/26, but before the original of 5/29. I sent the original dated rebate online, and it was confirmed. Today I just...

Ok, after lots of advice, I have finally ordered everything for my new system. Please give me any comments and/or suggestions. MSI K8T Master2-FAR 2x AMD Opteron 242 1.6GHz 1MB TWINX2048RE-3200 2x 200GB Seagate 7200.7 PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 510 XE ATI AIW 9800PRO Dell 2001FP...