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SSD Tweak Tools

Thanks! And, how do I lower pagefile size? Also, I assume hibernate and sleep are not the same thing? For some reason, even if I force a "sleep" mode, the monitor will remain off, but the compter comes back on???
- Dr J
- Post #8
- Mar 1, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Tweak Tools

Ok, thank you!
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Feb 28, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Tweak Tools

Hi & obviously SSD's eliminate many of the problems associated with mechanical drives and, I'm sure, introduce some of their own. I'm assuming that disk defragmentation isn't as effective on an SSD, as on a mechanical drive? I guess my questions are: how best can we tweak our new SSD's and...
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- Feb 28, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Peformance

postmortemIA, thank you!
- Dr J
- Post #8
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Peformance

What, then, is the reality, or is there no objective test for this?
- Dr J
- Post #6
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Peformance

So, having a secondary drive for data and digital pictures is unnecessary, as long as total volume is less than 70% capacity; there would be no performance gain by taking such an approach?
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Peformance

Hi, I just installed a new Samsung 250 gb SSD in my old laptop and I'm curious, does it work the same way as a mechanical hard drive, in that the more information you store on it, the slower it becomes? thanks, John
- Dr J
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- Feb 26, 2013
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

I've downloaded the free cloning software from Western Digital, which requires WD drives installed. I have two Raptors in raid and a WD external drive and yet the program doesn't recognize them, cancels the installation. I tried contacting WD and their login function is not working. Wow, first...
- Dr J
- Post #6
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Laptop Drive

Thanks and yes, that's how I believed it to work, as in this case, a no can do.
- Dr J
- Post #11
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Laptop Drive

Anyone?
- Dr J
- Post #8
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Corsair HX620W and SSD

Alright, thank you! I just wanted to be sure, didn't want to fry my new SSD.
- Dr J
- Post #5
- Feb 23, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair HX620W and SSD

Hi, I purchased a new Samsung 250 gb SSD to install in my desktop, not thinking about voltage requirements. I understand my old Raptors are at 12v, while these new 2.5" SSD's run at 5v. I've looked at the Corsair PSU's manual and in no way can I figure out where to find a 5v supply (although...
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- Thread
- Feb 22, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Laptop Drive

Hello and thanks. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "hot plugging it?" The friend now has his old hd in an external case and has access, but isn't able to boot any of his programs (I didn't know this was what he was after). I always assumed you wouldn't be able to access a program this...
- Dr J
- Post #7
- Feb 22, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

Thanks, Igor. If I'm not mistaken, however, the AHCI function has to be engaged for the new SSD, Samsung drive, before loading new programs; but, i need the RAID configuration for the WD drives and am not sure that the bios will allow for the two choices (will have the WD drives on Intell...
- Dr J
- Post #5
- Feb 22, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

Hello Igor and thanks for the response and information. I haven't done so, myself, but I assume it's possible to upload a picture. I'm not sure about another raid configuration, will likely just choose AHCI. How, Igor, does one clone or migrate windows from hdd to ssd? thanks, John
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Feb 22, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

I'm currently running a pair of WD Raptors, in Raid. I'm thinking of upgrading to an SSD. On this board, there are two sata chipsets, Intell (3gb/s) and Marvel (6gb/s). My two WD Raptors are configured, in RAID, on the Intel chipset. I'm wondering if I can run an SSD (as the boot disk) on the...
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- Thread
- Feb 21, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Bios Update .... HELP!

tcsenter, thanks. I purchased a new Samsung 250 gb SSD, today. I posted some general questions within the motherboard category, but not a single response (despite over a 100 views). I'll probably just slug through a fresh install, probably the better way to go. I'd like to use a second SSD for...
- Dr J
- Post #8
- Feb 21, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

An update: I just downloaded HD Tune and tested my raid array, Raptor drives, got an average reading of 76 mb/s; shouldn't the score be at least twice as fast? I wasn't sure and so looked up the specs: http://techreport.com/review/6390/western-digital-raptor-wd740gd-sata-hard-drive and...
- Dr J
- Post #2
- Feb 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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P7P55D-E Deluxe SDD Config

Hi, I'm currently running a pair of WD Raptors, in Raid. I'm thinking of upgrading to an SSD. On this board, there are two sata chipsets, Intell (3gb/s) and Marvel (6gb/s). My two WD Raptors are configured, in RAID, on the Intel chipset. I'm wondering if I can run an SSD (as the boot disk) on...
- Dr J
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- Feb 20, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bios Update .... HELP!

Thank you! This worked also, so much easier. One more question: I'm currently running a pair of WD Raptors, in Raid. I'm thinking of upgrading to an SSD. On this board, there are two sata chipsets, I believe and have the Raptors on the Intel chipset (3gb/s), if I remember correctly. If I...
- Dr J
- Post #6
- Feb 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bios Update .... HELP!

tcsenter, thank you for this; it worked! Oh'man, I get so frustrated, I can feel my blood pressure peaking! I have also the raid driver and am not sure how to install it. I assume it's found somewhere within windows, the old driver? thanks, John
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Feb 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bios Update .... HELP!

Hi, I'vd downloaded the new bios for my P7P55D-E motherboard, in a zip file. When I extract the file, it's saved as a rar file and so the Asus updater doesn't seem to see it. What am I doing wrong? thanks, John
- Dr J
- Thread
- Feb 20, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Maxtor One Touch Backup

Hi, I need advice! A friend's Maxtor One Touch III backup drive failed him and so here's what I discovered: I checked the voltage of the power supply and its working fine; however, I noticed that whenever I turned the drive on, the LED on the power supply would flicker, I turn the drive off...
- Dr J
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- Feb 18, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Laptop Drive

Ok, thank you!
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Feb 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Laptop Drive

Hi, I need some help. A friend's LG laptop died, probably the power supply. He wants the data off the drive and so I suggested removing it from the laptop and putting it in an external case (with the added benefit of using it as a backup drive). However, I never thought, as the laptop drive is a...
- Dr J
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Win 7, 64 bit and Hard Disk Drives

Hi, my Win 7 is showing a phantom Hard Disk Drive, labelled Local Disk (Q). When I click on properties, it's showing no size, no space, nothing. What is this all about? thanks, John
- Dr J
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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DVI vs HDMI

Hi, for video quality, only, which interface is more effective, DVI or HDMI or does it matter at all? thanks, John
- Dr J
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Raptors in raid 0

Thank you!
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Mar 30, 2010
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Raptors in raid 0

Hi, I'm putting together a new P55D system, with two 74 gig raptors in raid 0. My 74 gig raptors have these jumper options: PUIS (power up in standby), SSC (spread spectrum clocking) and OPT1 (max 1.5 gb/s transfer speed); I've never used these options, but my old board was only good for...
- Dr J
- Thread
- Mar 29, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Asus P57P55D-E Deluxe & Raid 0

Did you use a USB memory stick, or was it all done within the bios? Also, am I right in thinking there is no "open case," chassis open alarm lead? thanks
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Mar 29, 2010
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asus P57P55D-E Deluxe & Raid 0

Greetings, I'm just now reading through the manual. In one part it's showing the disk array created within the bios, yet in another part, it claims you need to create a raid driver disk. There's a footnote that points out there's no facility, on board, for a normal floppy drive; instead, you...
- Dr J
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asus P57P55D-E Deluxe HELP!

Ok, thanks. Man, this seems more complicated a board and setup than my old A7N8X-DX.
- Dr J
- Post #3
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asus P57P55D-E Deluxe HELP!

Hello everyone, I just ordered a new Asus P57P55D-E Deluxe, motherboard. I have two 74 gig Raptors in a raid 0 array, with win XP. I'll do a fresh Win 7, 64 bit install, when I build the new computer. My question is: will I need to erase both of these drives before I install them in the...
- Dr J
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Xfx 5770

I think I know why the reference version of the 5770 runs hot; it's because of the combination of dual dvi support, along with HDMI, which populates the mounting bracket, leaving little room for the exhaust port...
- Dr J
- Post #22
- Feb 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Xfx 5770

Thanks for the head's up on the cooling. Unfortunately, I'm still not sure about it. I think the original design superior and while it may not cool the GPU as effectively, it, at least, dumps all the heat out of the case. I'm re-using my Xavier III case, which is filtered, is not open in the way...
- Dr J
- Post #20
- Feb 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Xfx 5770

Hello everyone ... need help with one more choice! The XFX 5770 is available in three formats, the new, more cheaply designed version (not reference) and then two based on the reference design: http://www.bestdirect.ca/search/?kw=xfx+5770 I want the reference design, as it exhausts...
- Dr J
- Post #17
- Feb 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Ram Choices

Hi, I'm about to build a new, P57P55D-E Deluxe based computer. I know the bus can be overclocked to 2200 mhz, but does the ram have to be rated for this? Also, are 2 x 2gig's (4gig) not enough, is 6 or 8 or more really necessary? I'm not heavy into games, have one simulator and cad. I'd...
- Dr J
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Win 7 64 bit

Thank you all for your responses, much appreciated. I'll definitely check printer compatability, as this is important to me. Last question, is it worth paying the extra for Ultimate, over Professional?
- Dr J
- Post #9
- Feb 26, 2010
- Forum: Windows
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Xfx 5770

Thank you all; I think I'm going to give the 5770 a try, this time.
- Dr J
- Post #11
- Feb 26, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Xfx 5770

Thanks for your responses. The XFX 4890 is actually cheaper than the 5770; is this really the better choice? I doubt I'd need the directx 11 feature, although I do like the low idle current draw on the 5770. Apart from this, what would I be missing out if I purchased the 4890 and how much more...
- Dr J
- Post #5
- Feb 25, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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