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  1. smckay

    RAID Decision

    I will be backing up seperately to the RAID option, sounds like I want RAID5 but I will have to look into a RAID card, cost etc to see if its worth the cost
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    how to change file system

    Standard Windows utility that is called CONVERT serves this purpose Just go to the Command Prompt and execute the command: C:\> CONVERT C: /fs:ntfs Where C: is a name of the drive you want to convert. After machine re-boot conversion process will start and you'll have your FAT32...
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    RAID Decision

    I have a load of old home movies, record collection and other data that I want to store on hdd's. In order to provide some security I want to RAID the drives; 1. As I will be using the drives as storage and read/write will be rare which is best RAID0+1 or RAID5? 2. I know about minimum...
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    CPU prices UK <-> US

    take your pc out with you with old parts in, buy the stuff and pop it into your pc and then when customs ask say that you took it with you! ;)
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    DDR3 vs RAM

    sorry if I wasnt clear - but I think pegasus1 has cleared it up. It was the 8600 I was looking at so the GDDR3 256 looks like the pick! :)
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    HDD Question - If you could choose...

    anyone?
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    DDR3 vs RAM

    Ok looking at getting a new card and am curious - which is the best factor to consider, the ram on the card or if it is ddr3?? i.e 256mb ddr3 or 512 ddr2??? Ta :confused:
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    HDD Question - If you could choose...

    sorry to re visit this - which raid would I be using RAID 1?? Also if the mobo I have supports it is it ok to use that as a raid controller or is there dedicated that are better?? Also any pointers towards which drives to use??? Cheers :)
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    Best custom mods?

    using polystyrene foam shapes to reduce vibration noise - short term solution that lasted 6 months! :D other than that a very boring pc!! :)
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    HDD Question - If you could choose...

    suitable? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-033-HI&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=940
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    HDD Question - If you could choose...

    so 2 500gb raid is the way to go?
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    HDD Question - If you could choose...

    Ok I am in the middle of spec'ing and ordering my new pc. Question, do I get a Raptor HDD (74gb) for windows and my programs and then install seperate HDD's for other files etc. Or will I be better off just installing a large HDD (500gb) and partition some of it for windows and program...
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    4gb of RAM 32bit XP

    nice to see I started an interesting discussion and some peoples misguided views were corrected. Also apologies for those people who found they had ram missing! :D I'm going to go for the 4gb, like has been said it is cheap and it looks as though I can expect ~3.5gb! :)
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    4gb of RAM 32bit XP

    Ok I know about the ram limitations when running 32bit OS. My question is if my pc will see between 2.75-3.5gb of ram is it worth paying for 2 x 2x1gb sticks or just getting 2x 1gb sticks? I will be paying for a 2nd stick but will only see .75-1.5gb of it??? Any comments would be great
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    usb external hard drive not showing in my computer

    one thing to check is the disk management. right click my computer and manage then disk management - the usb hdd should appear there, make sure it has a unique drive letter, if not it won't appear. just change the drive letter and you should be sorted. whilst you are there you will also...
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    My New Build

    thanks for the advice. saved me a few quid as well! :D
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    My New Build

    I would say around £600 not inc monitor but this can go up if i see a good enough reason to. re the graphics card I dont game on my pc so dont want to spend more than I need to - I just want a decent card that can handle streaming hd video files.
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    My New Build

    Hi what are peoples thoughts on the below; Antec P180 Advanced Super Mid Tower Black Samsung SM226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor ASUS P5KC or P5K-E EVGA 8600 GTS Superclocked 256MB GDDR3 DVI HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz 1333FSB Socket 775 4MB Cache Retail...
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    *** Desk and Room Gallery***

    What case is that???? I want one!!!!! :)
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    Spec me a laptop - ~£400 budget, but can go higher.

    I was going to put forward the HP NX6325 which at £399 was great value. However it may now be discontinued! :(
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