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    Intel Rapid Storage RAID controller - Nothing happens with CTRL-I

    Well, updating the BIOS seems to have done the trick. CTRL-I works everytime now. It also fixed this random issue where my wireless mouse would get lag on the pointer sometimes.
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    Best CPU (1155) and SSD overclocking software?

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    Why are GPU fans so LOUD!?

    I'm using 2 EVGA GTX 670 cards in SLI. Even when I'm just in Windows and the fans are at the minimum 30% RPM they are extremely loud! Now, this is compared to the rest of my system which is hardly audible at all. I'd say the GPUs at 30% RPM fan speed are probably around 40dcb. At 100% RPM it's...
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    Intel Rapid Storage RAID controller - Nothing happens with CTRL-I

    MOBO: ASUS Z77-v PRO SSDs: OCZ Vector 256gb Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Elite 4000 Issue: After boot when the Intel Rapid Storage Tech screen comes up, there is no response at all when pressing CTRL-I. Both SSDs are detected, RAID mode is set in the BIOS, the screen comes up as it should, just...
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    Best CPU (1155) and SSD overclocking software?

    Hi All, I'm wondering what the current recommended software is for testing overclocks and also SSD speeds. I've heard that Prime95 isn't recommended for Ivy Bridge CPUs: CPU (1155) stress tester - CPU (2011) stress tester - CPU temperature reads - SSD performance reads - HDD performance reads -...
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    Rate my build (v2) and one question

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    OCZ Vector SSD series firmware updates?

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    OCZ Vector SSD series firmware updates?

    I'm not seeing any firmware updates on the OCZ website for the vector series SSDs. Have there not been any?
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    Best HDD for a backup storage drive?

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    Best HDD for a backup storage drive?

    What are the WD Blacks like as far as noise level?
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    Best HDD for a backup storage drive?

    There are a lot of reviews out there but despite all of the information I'm still confused on what would be the best for my scenario. I will be using SSDs in RAID0 for the main drive, and need a 1.5tb - 2tb HDD for a storage drive. I don't anticipate using the drive that often, so I'm looking...
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    Advice needed on $1000 business build

    Hi All, I'm building a new PC for my parents and have some concerns that I haven't had before with previous systems. Would you take a look and let me know what changes you'd make? Link: Main use: Mostly business applications with some very light gaming. Main concerns (in order): 1. DUST! My...