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Hi, I'm building a server at home to function as a NAS, amongst other things. The configuration I want to get to (feel free to comment/advise) is a raid-50 array made up of 10 Seagate 4TB ST4000VM000 drives. I won't do this immediately and plan to start out with a smaller raid-5 array. Some...

Hi All, I'm not normally one for starting or indulging in speculative threads I may be starting one here. So apologies in advance to those that don't appreciate that kind of thing. I can't help it. Anyway, I'm mulling over whether to wait for sandybridge laptops and motherboards to appear...

Hi, I'm very close to buying a new laptop. It'll either be an Envy or one of the new Dell XPS machines. But I'm not looking for people to tell me which machine I should go for. Instead, I'm trying to decide whether I should purchase with 4GB of RAM, ie. the default, or go for more. I can use...

Hi, I'm mulling over a laptop purchase and am wondering whether to go for an i5 or i7 processor. Can someone give me an idea of the performance differential between the two processors please? Is it small enough to make the power efficiency of the i5 attractive? Thanks in advance for any...

Hi, I'm after a new laptop and have some requirements that I'm hoping users here can comment on and assist with recommendations etc: - Not a small screen: 15-17": edge to edge display preferred, high quality(bright) and non-reflectve - Screen resolution conducive to software development...

Hi, I've installed ESXi 4 to USB but have hit issues that I need to understand. That is, the bios isn't detecting the usb stick as a bootable device and is passing straight through to HDD boot. Relevent info: Mobo: ASUS Z8PE-D18 flashed to latest bios release Bios Config: USB detecting...

Hi, I'm building a dual socket system right now on an ASUS Z8PE-D18. I'm using 2 Ultra-120 rev C for cooling (overkill but I don't trust anyone else's products). My query is that the Thermalright's come with a socket 1366 backplate but the ASUS mobo also has a backplate which is preventing the...

Hi, I'm about to purchase an SSD to go into a Lian V2K. How are SSDs meant to be mounted? I assume Lian Li offer some kind of driver bay converter? Regards, Dave

Hi, I have 2 E5530 processors on order and need to provide for cooling. Can anyone recommend a good but quiet cooler? Indeed, given that dual socket configurations can't be overclocked can I passively cool them? If so, with what? Clearly, I'm looking for a cool but quiet workhorse...

Hi, Can anyone tell me the procedure for relocating my Outlook 2007 mail and archive files away from my C: drive? Regards, Dave

Hi, On consideration, the performance requirements of a virtualized environment strike me as being different enough that I need to reconsider my choice of CPU for my server build. That is, the characteristics of a virtualized environment may mean that it's not a no brainer to go with intel...

Hi All, Between now and Christmas I expect to be buying a higher end spec laptop. I will probably use this for some time as a development and gaming workhorse. Can anyone advise me of moves in the mobile cpu and chipset space that may be relevant to my musings, ie. are there technology step...

Hi, I'm evaluating investing in a Xeon processor (5500 Series) & mobo. What isn't clear to me is where Intel are on their roadmap as regards introducing new models and potential socket changes etc. I don't want to be investing in the trailing edge of this particular technology curve if i...

Hi All, I am about to build a second Tower system to accompany my existing Lian Li enclosed setup. Of course, I'm thinking to go Lian Li again. But due dilligence is never a bad thing so I am opening myself up to alternatives... That is, what case would people recommend for a dual socket...

Hi All, I'm seriously considering building a system around a Supermicro dual socket Intel motherboard (haven't decided which yet). I'm inexperienced with Server motherboards and so am unsure which case(s) can take server mobos. I'd appreciate people's input on what cases i can use that will...

Hi, I'm looking at expanding my setup at home and taking advantage of virtualization in doing that (leaning towards VMWare). A key issue for me is migrating my main PC from Win XP to Windows 7 and not losing data in the process - this PC is highly configured and loaded. A question that comes...

Hi, I've recently upgraded to an IP-35 Pro mobo. CPU and fan were running sweet (600rpm/20C) until this morning. Now CPU temp is 18-19C but the fan is running constantly at 2500rpm. I have not touched the bios or anything in days... I'm totally lost as to the cause or the fix. Can someone...

Hi All, In trying to enforce stricter delineation between data on my system I've created a file permission issue for myself that I seem unable to reverse. Of course, this is caused by the fact that permissions and privilege don't work the same under windows as with Unix system. In summary...

Hi, I've just received a Q6600 from my local online retailer as part of my system upgrade. I've noticed that the IHS is scratched at the edges, maybe from their validation testing of the CPU. Looking at the Cooler (Ultra-120 Extreme) that doesn't need lapping but the CPU IHS probably would...

Hi All, I've paid virtually no attention to the GPU arena since buying 6800GT. I'm now approaching the time to upgrade my system and am probably going to an Intel based platform. As part of that research I've realised that Intel chipsets don't support SLi (not ideal). And when I checked out...

Hi, Can anyone give me a general indication of the mobo (Intel) regarded as giving best OC bang for the buck? I'll be buying a Penryn CPU (changing from AMD) soon and am looking for a stopgap mobo to go with it until DDR3 comes down in price. Thx D

All, I'm beginning to plan the upgrade from my S939 AMD system to an Intel based system. My starting piint is that I'll upgrade to a Penrym CPU and Mobo. However, I am unsure whether I'll be cutting my nose off to spite my face in any way. In particular, I'm referring to Mobo sockets as I'd...

Hi, Has anyone tried removing the heatspreader from a San Diego CPU to improve cooling? Is the die of the same construction as with Winnies?

Hi, The queston says it all... I'm about to undertake a project where data volumes are likely to grow quite large. My current mobo doesn't have onboard Raid so I've been looking into controller cards. Please note that this isn't an urgent requirement as the initial size of the data pool will...

Hi, When I originally built my current system (see sig) one of the side benefits was that I'd have the option of an intermediate term upgrade path to S939 CPUs late in the product development cycle. Now that I've reached the point of weighing that option I have certain specific performance...

I was interested to see that the 3800+ venice that was reviewed recently was able to be multiplied to 10xFSB. Which venice CPUs will be multiplier unlocked? Will they be worth the extra cost?

I've been looking at my RAM settings via. a64tweaker v0.50 XT Beta. They bare no resemblance to the bios settings - I mean huge discrepancies. Some people seem to think a64tweaker is the business. Admittedly, I've got a Beta here but is this application regarded as reliable or flakey? And...

I'm inerested in finding out how to get the best out of OCZ VX. Does anyone have any experiences they can share or resources they can point me towards?

Which prime95 mode should stability runs be made under? I've seen conflicting reports. Small FFTs seems the logical choice...

I know a few people around here have run exposed core CPUs. Have any of you found problems with the socket CAM snagging the Heatsink base when the IHS is removed?

I've just remounted my processor in my system. At first, in the bios, I saw temp readings of 32C - nice I thought, 6C lower than anything I've had before with this processor. Then I let it sit there for a while and the temp. climbed to 35-36C. odd I thought to myself! When I booted into windows...

All, If all thermal protection settings in the bios have been disabled and you get system shutdown when overclocking with raised voltages, e.g 1.5v, what might be causing the shutdown. Now, of course, I'm referring to my own rig (see sig), not a potential power starved setup someone else might...

Can additional cooling performance be gained by stacking fans on top of the CPU cooler? I think I read somewhere about someone who tried this and found that it wasn't unduely loud but the cooling benefits were wortwhile. Anyone considered this?

HI, I'm considering buying a panaflo fan to cool my CPU. They seemed specced to generate large CFM volumes and can also run quietly and perform well so that I can run my system with a split personality (max.cooling or max. silence). I find that combination attractive. However, I'm not sure...

Three days ago now I reapplied AS5 (blob method) to my CPU and am finding that my idle temps. as reported by Everest 2.00.248 are 39C with the sidepanel removed. This struck me as high so I felt the heat pipes on th HS - surprisingly cool. Should I just ignore all of the temp. readings? Other...

I've bought an NV5 Cooler for my 6800GT. There's some silicon paste delivered with the cooler. Should I use this or AS5 for installation?

I've been powering my DFI mobo by connecting only 20 of the 24 pins of the main power connector from my OCZ Powerstream PSU. I did this 'cos the PSu instructions said this is the correct configuration for ATX motherboards. Systems been stable so I haven't sweated it. However, I've been...

I've been looking at the instructions on the Arctic Silver website for applying AS5 to the Athlon64 IHS. Has anyone found them difficult to follow with the XP-120 'cos of it's limited range of movement? Does the XP-120 require a different method for optimal application of the AS5?

Is there a procedure published anywhere for removing the S939 IHS? And is the exposed core below flat? Is it worth lapping?

Hi All, I've been looking at my CPU IHS and see three codes. Is there a utility or something that will tell me what these codes mean? I'd like to get a feel for how good or bad a processor I've bought. Here they are: ADA3200DIK4BI 0446IPAW 1151027K40688 Thanx Guys :D