My PC is not near the bedroom door. What I usually do is turn the AC a notch down. I still think making a hole in the wall seems like a good idea... But wanted to check if anyone has thought or done this...
OK, So my PC is like a mini radiator. Although summer is basically over... I'm still curious if anyone does anything special to get the heat out that is generated by a desktop PC.
Sometimes I wonder if should drill a hole in the wall and possibly vent the heat from the desktop PC with some...
FYI,
I have a 160GB G2 and you don't need AHCI to be enabled. I compared my results against someone who has AHCI enabled and I can tell you that there isn't much difference.
Below is my results - AHCI not enabled.
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CrystalDiskMark 2.2...
I don't know why so many ppl are complaining about newegg... If you are not happy with newegg prices... GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. I did.. and got my 160GB G2 :)
OK,
So I updated NVIDIA NFORCE driver and this is the results:
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CrystalDiskMark 2.2 (C) 2007-2008 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
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Sequential Read ...
Yes... a bit slower..
Looks like my drive is slower than yours... I wonder why ? Did you set AHCI in your BIOS setting ?
My drive is significantly slower vs new compared with yours. Yours is slower but not by much... Maybe when Win 7 is out and TRIM is supported it will restore itself ...
I got similar numbers when I first installed OS... But after installing everything else I now have 50GB free in my 160GB and my results are as follows.
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CrystalDiskMark 2.2 (C) 2007-2008 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World ...
Makes sense... Maybe I should disconnect RAPTOR until I need to do a backup... The only problem with that is that I would have to open my case and it can be a pain if I backup routinely...
Well, I put my external hard drive to rest... I'll be using my Raptor as a backup...
In my old Raptor 150GB I was able to fit everything and I still had 26 GB of free space.
I have mainly installed all applications on my SSD and have 90GB of free space but I have not moved my music and...
OK,
So I finally got my Intel SSD 160gb and I'm currently installing OS. I'm wondering what to do with my old hard drive (150GB Western Digital 10K RPM).
I currently use a Maxtor external hard drive to back up all my data just in case something goes wrong...
I'm thinking maybe I should...
LOL, Well the purpose of benching it is as follows:
1. Know that is working as expected.
2. Over time, I'd like to re-bench it to check before and after and ensure it's working as expected.
This may be a silly question, but can someone clarify this for me:
Yes, TRIM will return a "used" SSD, which degrades over time, to "like new" performance.
But is TRIM really needed for Intel G2 ? According to Anands review, there isn't much difference between the new & used...
Since, I live in NY I was going to buy from newegg to avoid taxes but their prices are thru the roof... After this, I was considering buying drive at the end of the year... but then I found them at amazon for $499 retail box vs $997 from newegg. I really didn't want to spend over $500 but...
OK, So I'm planning on getting SSDSA2MH160G2C1 but I have VISTA right now. I probably will be getting Windows 7 when it comes out... I heard in October. Not sure if I should buy the full version or the upgraded version. Does it matter which windows version I get for TRIM to be working as it...
I've been reading that SATA 3 (6Gbps) is coming out soon and for next-gen SSD... SATA 3.0 is mandatory... Whenever it arrives that is...
So does it makes sense buying an SSD that is only compatible with SATA 2(3Gbps) ? Shoule we be of waiting for SATA 3 motherboards to come out ? I had read...
Argh!! I purchased an Intel 34nm 160GB from newegg on Thursday and now they gave me an RMA. Looks like they sold me an item that they did not have on stock...
What about SATA III... My understanging is that they may come out this year. I wonder if current SSD's will support SATA III or will that mean buying a new SSD that supports this ?
LOL,
I'm not saying that I'm not upgrading... I'm just not sure if I can wait 3 months... :)
But having to do a fresh install is an inconvenience... so that's why I wasn't sure if I should wait till Oct or not.
Hi,
I've been waiting to buy an Intel SSD for some time and since I'll be doing a fresh install I have my doubts about whether I should wait till October when Windows 7 comes out.
The only thing is... I have doubts about whether I really want Windows 7 right away or how much better it...
Update:
I received DAP-1522... It was a nightmare to setup but I got it working now... I had to escalate to level 3 (3 different tech guys) with D-Link tech support.
Signal strength is as follows
2.4 GHz 60%
5 GHz 52%
I would have liked a better reception but it's much better than 35%...
Update,
After adjusting the antennas to be straight, to the side... etc... It made no difference. Actually, after adjusting the antenna to be straight it made it much worse...
Forget it !!! RMA'ing USB adapter... I decided to try DAP-1522
OK, I see what you mean... I'll make change when I'm home later this after noon and check... But, I really don't think it will make a difference.... If my notebook can pick up the signal, then the USB Adapter should also pick up the signal.
Yes, antenas are perpendicular (standing up) relative to the router. Also, I did try changing channels to various channels and made no difference.
I'm gonna see if I try the Wireless Bridge... and RMA USB adapter.
Update:
Back home... I have a notebook with an integrated Wi-Fi. When going to the second floor where my desktop is.... The signal strength shows 4 out 5 bars. In other words, the USB adapter DWA-160 sucks big time.
Going back in thinking about replacing USB adapter with desktop adapter...
Hi,
I recently bought D-LINK DIR-855 and USB Adapter DWA-160. The problem is that i have router on first floor and my PC Desktop is on second floor. I bought the USB DWA-160 thinking I would take advantage of 5GHz signal... The USB adapter DWA-160 is showing the following signal...
Hi Zap,
Thanks for your reply...
This is what I was looking for... A quide to testing PSU. I haven't read it yet, but it looks thorough enough on what you need to do to test... After reading this, I will probably feel more comfortable in buying a multimeter.
Yesterday I had gone to...
OK, I'll start looking into a multimetre to test the voltages.
Any links to see where I can buy this multimeter ?
Also, how do you test the 12V line ? Where is the +12v rail on a PSU ?
Is it safe to test with a multimeter for someone who has no idea how to test ? What precausions...
Hi,
I was having a problem with a game (COH) and EVGA asked me to check the BIOS reading for 12V. According to EVGA, 12V should show 11.98V or higher.
My BIOS hardare monitor is showing 11.64v for 12V.... Is this normal ?
Checking Thermaltake website it states the following...
I just received my new GTX295 yesterday(previously used 8800 ultra)... Should I be downloading PhxsX Software ?
I noticed that one of the highlights indicates the below
Runtime upgrade ONLY for AGEIA PhysX processors users. (New installations should install older PhysX system software such...
I also play COH... but I have to play on DX9 instead of DX10. If i set it to DX10 no AA forget it... it lags big time... I play on 24" Monitor and have a 8800 ultra. This is the reason I'm planning to upgrade with GTX 295 next month... With upgrade I'm hoping to be able to play on DX10.
I...
Thanks for the link. Nice of you taking the time and putting those graphs together and comparing 4870 X2 vs GTX 280.
I'm actually not in a rush... I'm pondering if I can wait until the 55nm come out in Q1 '09.... dunno yet.
I'm definitely leaning towards NVIDIA. Thanks for all the...
Thanks for your suggestions... I was leaning towards GTX 280 and I still am due to concerns over possible scaling issues with ATI 4870x2.
It would have been nice to hear from anyone using ATI 4870x2.... and see if they have any scaling issues...
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