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Intel Rapid Storage / Smart Response SSD caching issue
Background
Recently built my own PC. It works! Almost.
It's been a while since getting into the guts of these things, so I'm familiar but may be missing something simple.
FYI, I don't care about ...
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Please help me with my PC build [closed]
This is my current build:
(Larger version)
Could you please review it?
I have also been told that the socket on the motherboard I've chosen is not adequate for the CPU I've selected, and also that ...
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Intel i7 2600 or i5 2500 for development machines? [closed]
I'm pricing machines that will be primarily used for C# development using Visual Studio, and can't see a reason to pay $200 more for an Intel 2600 vs. a 2500. You gain 100MHz, 2MB of cache, and HT ...
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Can I use a 3 Gbit/s SATA hard drive with a 6 Gbit/s SATA port?
As you may have heard, Intel identified an issue with the P67 chipset in a recent press release which caused a loss of data over time with the 3 Gbit/s SATA ports. I recently built a Sandy Bridge ...
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1answer
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Motherboard for a Dual Quad Core i7 processor? [closed]
I was wondering if there are motherboards that support two i7 Quad core processors (total 8 core support) with 32GB RAM. I was looking for it on the Dell website but could not find it. Any suggestions ...
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AMD vs Intel. What is the real difference? [closed]
I am prepared for this question to be closed. If that happens...so be it.
I am not looking to start a flame war as I have a real question that I have researched and not found any satisfactory answer ...
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1answer
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AMD Phenom II X4 965 or Intel Core i7 870
I plan to build a new system.
In deciding which CPU to choose I was puzzled.
I narrowed down my choices to AMD Phenom II X4 965 or Intel Core i7 870.
The specs seem a bit unclear for these models due ...
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Where to find new Micro-BTX (uBTX) motherboards? Or should I just replace the box?
OK, so I'm guessing that it's dead. It's not my machine, and the owner is on a very fixed (IE, none) income. I'm generous, but I'm not that generous, since I already gave him what (at the time) was a ...
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Remove Intel Push Pins
Intel's pushpins are awful. I'm trying to install a screw mount, but I need to remove the push pins that are on my heatsink. How do I remove them? Am I supposed to cut them? If so, how?
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First bootup, do I have to do any BIOS changes?`
Just built my computer, do I have to perform any bios changes at ALL?
keep in mind I am a total newbie!
I have a gigabyte ex58 ud4p, i7 920.
