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21. March 2007 @ 12:09 |
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That PSU will handle all the bits you're using without any problems at all.
To make the RAID setup, you just make a raid driver disk, you get a blank floppy and copy the raid drivers from either the cd or from the Intel download site.
It then allows the OS to be loaded onto the SATA drives.
Boot PC and enter BIOS and select the onboard devices section and select to enable sata ports and the then to select raid mode enabled.
Then re-boot and then enter what ever key you need to enter raid setup utility on the board, you'll see the 2 drives, so add them to a raid by following instructions on screen, and then set up the partition sizes 'either the whole lot - or split it'.
Now you'll see the drives as a raid when you boot.
Load the OS from CD/DVD and when asked enter F6 to load additional drivers, then when asked for where they are, press return for A:\ and allow it to load.
Then complete the install.
If you get it wrong, the OS won't see the drives when you try and load the software.
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redice
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21. March 2007 @ 13:00 |
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21. March 2007 @ 13:13 |
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I'd be glad to help where I can.
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redice
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21. March 2007 @ 13:19 |
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ok thanks BigDK and to all the rest of aD that has helped me.
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 13:53 |
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21. March 2007 @ 14:06 |
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@psczoll,
LOOK at the picture of the board and see that the pin connector is a 4 pin and says 8 pin. I'm not 100% on this but if they have an accurate picture of the mobo then you should be just fine.
hth......
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21. March 2007 @ 14:25 |
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pszczoll,
Definitely 4 pin.
You will be fine!
If the facts dont fit the theory, change the facts." -- Albert Einstein
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 14:32 |
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ok if cpu on mobo got 4 power pin than i take cable fop psu the bable (20+4) and i connect just 4 pin yes?
i dont wanna burn something im still first timer:d
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 14:38 |
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what does that mean ? its on product tour on that mobo site
8 Phase Power Design
The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design protects the CPU and power module from the risk of excessively high power stress to greatly extend CPU lifetime and system stability. The highly-efficient design also generates less heat to ensure low ambient temperatures, while the vigorous power pump delivers serious overclocking potential.
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crowy
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21. March 2007 @ 15:12 |
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pszczoll,


If the facts dont fit the theory, change the facts." -- Albert Einstein
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6spdSER
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21. March 2007 @ 15:15 |
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@pszczoll
I think Newegg simply mislabeled their image of the board. In fact I've never seen a motherboard with an 8-Pin 12V port.
The 8-Phase power design thing that you ask about is power conditioning, power management to CPU, etc. You can read about it here.
Nothing for you to be concerned about. :)
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 15:32 |
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omg thank you :).(im soo nooobie in that stuff but now im gonna remember that) i was maaad and scared (i ordered the psu today).
that motherboard is "crossfire ready " does 8800gts 640 gonna work ok on that mobo ? or its rather for ati graphic cards ?
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 16:56 |
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pszczoll
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21. March 2007 @ 17:00 |
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check this out it there is 8 power pin.
i cannot put that image here :/
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21. March 2007 @ 17:38 |
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see everyone soon the flu is kicking my ass , redice sorry i didn't follow up on your questions but it looks like BigDK has takin care you. all great advice
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redice
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21. March 2007 @ 17:44 |
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its ok aabbccdd i know how it's when you have the flu but yes BigBK has been very helpful to me and has answered all my questions.
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crowy
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21. March 2007 @ 18:01 |
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pszczoll,
There is a black cap on one of the 2 power connectors thats why it wasn't easy to see in the photo.Just remove the black cap and connect the 2 x 4 pin connectors.
If the facts dont fit the theory, change the facts." -- Albert Einstein
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6spdSER
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21. March 2007 @ 19:38 |
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that 8 pin is new to me...hmmm got to find out what the reasoning behind that is, unless someone already knows?
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21. March 2007 @ 20:49 |
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Second CPU rail...It is to provide more stable power to CPU...The PC Power & Cooling P/S have them...most your upper end P/S have them...
@sarthak14
Sorry I have not got list yet...back pain has had me down...Back Pain Sucks!!!
Have you decided on a case or do you need more options from me...So I can fit in budget...
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21. March 2007 @ 23:44 |
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You'd use the second 4 pins if you're using a quad core CPU.
As for compatibility, you have a PSU with 2x4 pins so you can always connect the second one up if you ever change to a quad core CPU.
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22. March 2007 @ 00:08 |
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@ Big DK
I was under...the understanding...that it was not exclusive to CPU...That it provided benefit to all CPU's?..I could see how it would provide most benefit to Quad cores...
Please correct me if I am wrong...I do not want to misinform...
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sarthak14
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22. March 2007 @ 01:20 |
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LP531
Thats Ok man, u take care Dnt wrry.
Im sorrie i couldnt luk at any case because hav my exams just one left on the 26th, so will after that.
Btw jus one last question - As u said ul give me a PSU that will handle my later upgrades like SLI Grpahics Card, More ram{going uptil 8 GB}, New HDDs???rie.
1} Shud i go for a raid 0 setup for the os as u mite remember i was going for 1 * 160 gb and 5 * 750 GB
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22. March 2007 @ 01:37 |
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@sarthak14
I was looking at raid for os...(2)320GB...
I was looking at (4) 500GB...for storage...
P/S will handle SLI...and all these drives...
If you are wanting the spec's listed above...you are not going to come close to your budget...No Way...Not even close...
750GB drives are $280 a piece with out tax or ship...You are talking over $1500 for drives...
I had every thing set to go...
Tell me what your expectations are again?..
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sarthak14
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22. March 2007 @ 02:09 |
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@LP531
TAKEN FROM AN OLD POST
I think these were it
Quote: Case can Be any colour will prefer black or aluminium and nt concerned with the door thingy.
i think they reange between 30 - 40 but the rooms cooled so AVG 25.
what r urs in california??
Def against water cooling, jus dnt understnd it, bt thats jus my view luks kool though
da las comp i put 2gether was roughly 3 - 4 years bak, so i knw da basics plus my bro will help. bt puttin stuff like Arctic Silver 5{too confusing} and internal media cards and stuff{kinda tricky}.
When i said unlimited i meant get me da best parts as in nt like a 2300$ case dnt c da point in it. okay ill give u a point by pont list of what i am lukin for.
1}A Case with atleast 6 X 3.5" Slots internal
2 x 3.5" external
3 x 5.25 " External
2}things i want to put in it
MOtherboard - Core 2 Duo{think thats da lates} that supports 4 GIGs of ram atleast meaning 4 ram slots.
Processor - Dnno U temme
Graphics Card - Nvidia 8800 GTX or GTS and Then maybe Running them in SLI in the Future.{if put SLI in the future hw much more power will i need, Like change the PSU}
Ram - 2 x 1 GB of ram then upgrade later to a 4 x 1 or 2 x 2.When i expand later will i need more power}
An Ethernet Card
A sound Card Supportin 5.1 dnt wantt anythin more.[pref Creative}
A USB Extender saw one on newegg gives u 4 more ports and one internal{dnno wat that is for please xplain}
A Dvd Writer
A Cd-RW + DVD Combo for DVD to DVD Copying
A Internal MEDIA Card Reader saw one at newegg
WIFI inbuilt {bt dnno wat card u need{xplain this again PLs}
PSU - Dnno hw much power il rewuire
HDD - 1 x 160 Raptor or Raptor X dnno da diff fr da OS. 4 X 500 0r 750 GB.Then add another one LAter and again when i add afterwards hw much power will i need }
Floppy Drive.
i think thats bout it, if i frgt anythin u can add dat.
And Again by unlimited i meant good quality and normal prices.
Ill be using it for atleast 4 - 5 years.{be upgrading the ram and stuff in da middle}. MAinly for FPS's And RPG's.
I luked at this case the other day in the market. lukes gud bt dnt knw its specification. THE AlTEC SUper LAnboy.
OH btw i will need a Full tower Rite.
http://www.stablenle.com/NLEPROD-35503.html
And Ya sorry if i wrote anything dumb or stupid. Kinda hard to concentrate hav 2 MAJOR exams in the next 10 days. After that i will luk fr stuff myself also on newegg and other sites and then ask u if its gud.
Thanks again Fr HElPING and BUILDING my Computer. If iav forgotten anything in tghe above list jus temme and il
l tell u.
THANKS Again LP531
I think this was basically it
Dnt rem it btw Il try 2 give u a build and u can temme how to omprove it.
one last question {i knw im irritatin u im sorry}
is there any pt in puttin 4 * 2 GB DDR2 800 MHZ rams at any pt.
and ya i will be adding 750GB drives in an update process.nt at one go., but ill guess go with 4 500 GB.
Really Dumb question, can u explain raid 0 to me again...cant explain it 2 my bro.And is it reall difficult to install or configure ?
BTW Sir you are GGGGGGGGGreat!!!1
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22. March 2007 @ 04:58 |
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Lp531
It will feed any CPU put on that board, but no dual core CPU will ever need it.
The 4+4 is intended for dual cpu and quad core feeds, it is true that the spec also allows for it to connect to 'some single cpus' there isn't going to be any such cpu going in that system.
I wasn't going to explain every possible situation that 4+4 could be required, I was trying to give an answer that solely related to what was being bought for that build.
But true the answer was not so black and white as I first said.
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