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    Testing memory on Ivybridge

    Ok so I have just built my p8Z77 V Pro with 8Mb Samsung Green Before installing Windows I Would like to test my memory but am not sure which is the best program to use After a little research I am still confused Do I use Memtest86 or Memtest86+ or is there a better option. And have they...
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    To users of Samsung Green

    Samsung it is then
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    To users of Samsung Green

    OK That's good but what do you reckon to the comments in message no 8 from the link below http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18410114
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    To users of Samsung Green

    Just looking at the reviews for this memory and am tempted to use it for the Ivybridge build I am planning. However it is not on the Asus QVL and so if I need to remove it for that or any other reason the extreme low height it seems to have (hardly much above the slots) would seem to make it...
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    Does 8GB affect 32 bit OS performance

    http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?NotesAbout64BitEdition Of course this must also affect other security products as well http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/RAM-Memory.htm The following quote is from the above link and I assume it would apply to WIN7 as well A 32-bit version of...
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    Does 8GB affect 32 bit OS performance

    I was going to go sraight for 64 bit until I discovered that some security apps are not quite as effective eg Sandboxie I wanted to have the options for both versions and be sure that 8 or 16GB would not slow things down or cause problems under 32 bit (as I read elsewhere that it might)
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    Does 8GB affect 32 bit OS performance

    Just about to start a new build First time in 6 years from WINXP I am thinking of starting with a WIN7 32 bit install with the option to go to to a 64bit in the future So if I fit some Samsung 8/16 GB sticks would would this adversely affect a my WIN7 32 bit setup or should I aim for just 4GB...
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    Which driver version

    Sounds a silly question however I am about to download the following driver and need to know if I should download the International version is the US English version OK I live in the UK by the way http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_84.21.html Thanks Mike
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    Simple IDE Connector query

    If I have only 1 SATA HDD then do I connect my CD/DVD to IDE1 or IDE2 or doesn't it matter Thanks Mike
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    Bits and Pieces

    I have more or less sorted out the components for my new build and just need some final advice on all the extra items I may need. (By extra items I mean cables, ties etc and those items that do not come with OEM) I am using a mATX mobo in an Antec SLK3000B Midi Tower Case. The AMD Athlon...
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    Seasonic query

    I am thinking of buying the Seasonic S12 430W Silent ATX2.0 Power Supply for a new build but am a bit concerned over a couple of points 1. It does not seem to have the 6 pin socket needed for PCIe cards. Is there a simple workaround for this ie Adapting one of the other leads 2. The...
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    Cooling a ThermalRight XP-90

    I do not intend to make too many CPU demands on my system and for me a quite PC is important. So it looks like either the Acoustifan (Dustproof??) or the Nexus 92mm As I am new to all this I would apprecaite any feedback on which choice (or not) I should make and and any other comments...
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    Samsung or Seagate

    Why? Mike
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    Samsung or Seagate

    Which is the prefered drive the Samsung SpinPoint P SP2504C 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache or Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 250GB ST3250824AS SATA-II 8MB Cache Both for reliablity and quietness Thanks Mike
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    Testing a new build

    What do I need to test the various components of a new build (EG memory etc) I have seen references to various items of software but would like a comprehensive list (and where to get them from) so I am well prepared Also what would be the prefered sequence of operations when testing Many...
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    OEM or Retail ?

    If I want to fit my own CPU cooler then am I right in thinking that I need the OEM or are there any other considerations (I am thinking here of AMD 939 FX and X2) Many thanks mike
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    Advice Wanted

    I have decided to take the plunge and build a PC. I last did this around 6 yrs ago so am a bit rusty. I use it a lot for software devlopment (my business) and apart from that just want to do a spot of video editing (I have recently bought a Topfield PVR from which I can download TV recordings...
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    New member

    Thanks. I might reconsider my decision and build it myself after all Mike
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    New member

    Actually I built 2 systems some years ago but not kept up to date with recent developments I dont have time to do the research right now and just want a good system I can rely to get me started and to which I can develop Mike
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    New member

    So how I would have known that Did I miss something? Mike
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