New Gaming Rig Advice..

OK, you can change the registry - but i've never done this for ACHI.

Reading now...

EDIT: And will look at your article.
 
Have you reverted back to IDE for now?

What exactly had you done - just changed the sata configuration from IDE to ACHI and hoped windows would boot to alter settings?
 
Yes, i'm reading articles and unfortunately even changing the registry can result in the loss of your data.

I've got a windows 10 solution - but i'm uncomfortable sharing it unless you're fully backed up and appreciate you could lose your data - especially when using an SSD and even more so if your copy of windows is OEM.
 
Plec said:
Have you reverted back to IDE for now?

What exactly had you done - just changed the sata configuration from IDE to ACHI and hoped windows would boot to alter settings?
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Yep, just changed the settings in BIOS from IDE to ACHI but it wouldn't boot so changed it backed to IDE. It did say something when it was loading up saying about repairing Windows or something but rebooted again and it's fine.

I downloaded the Reg file and set it to active like he said in the post but haven't had chance to play any games yet to try it.
 
Plec said:
Yes, i'm reading articles and unfortunately even changing the registry can result in the loss of your data.

I've got a windows 10 solution - but i'm uncomfortable sharing it unless you're fully backed up and appreciate you could lose your data - especially when using an SSD and even more so if your copy of windows is OEM.
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What would that involve? I'm not particularly worried about losing what's on my hard drives as there's only a few games on there so could just re install. Not sure if my copy is an OEM, I just upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7..
 
BeadyRoller said:
What would that involve? I'm not particularly worried about losing what's on my hard drives as there's only a few games on there so could just re install.
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If this was my rig - and i had the time and data wasn't an issue - i would upgrade the firmware on the SSD and then revert to ACHI mode and do a fresh install. Especially as your install of windows 10 is an upgrade rather than a pure 10 install. (download a copy of windows 10 from microsoft - choose custom install to download the iso)

I would also save a profile within the BIOS - once you've got your settings sorted (xmp and achi etc..)

The registry fix may work - but a clean install in ACHI mode with a pure copy of windows 10 seems a more 'belt and braces' approach - especially given that your stuttering problems could be the result of any number of reasons. The fix option could introduce yet another unknown - plus it has the chance of failing.
 
Not sure what you've decided to do but if it's the fresh install option here's what you need:

You need to download the windows 10 ISO and make a bootable USB or DVD. Use the tool in the link below and follow the instructions:

windows 10 download tool

Choose the 'Custom Option' (if I remember correctly) so that you download the ISO image - don't choose the upgrade option.

But be sure the firmware on your SSD is up to date first - best time to update it is before a fresh install.
 
Plec said:
If this was my rig - and i had the time and data wasn't an issue - i would upgrade the firmware on the SSD and then revert to ACHI mode and do a fresh install. Especially as your install of windows 10 is an upgrade rather than a pure 10 install. (download a copy of windows 10 from microsoft - choose custom install to download the iso)

I would also save a profile within the BIOS - once you've got your settings sorted (xmp and achi etc..)

The registry fix may work - but a clean install in ACHI mode with a pure copy of windows 10 seems a more 'belt and braces' approach - especially given that your stuttering problems could be the result of any number of reasons. The fix option could introduce yet another unknown - plus it has the chance of failing.
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Might well give this a go, I have a USB stick with Windows 10 on, downloaded the ISO the other day actually in preparation for a new build but since as you know have decided to try get my current rig up to scratch so that's all ready to go. What's the risk of Windows not activating? I have my current windows tied to my MS account, thought that worked when installing Windows again and reactivated it? Could be wrong though.

What's this that I read about Page files as well? Not sure what he really means by that. If you read the last comment in the Reddit thread, it fixed someone's stutter from activating ACHI so has to be worth a go.
 
BeadyRoller said:
What's the risk of Windows not activating? I have my current windows tied to my MS account, thought that worked when installing Windows again and reactivated it? Could be wrong though.
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It should activate no problem - but you may find yourself in a web chat with MS or enetering a massive code via the net or over the phone. No guaratees i'm afraid - but you should have an active copy at the end - just may be a little extra hassle.

Being tied to your MS account should make it painless - in theory. You've not changed the motherboard which is what it would be looking for (although some BIOS ugrades can confuse it - but sorted with web chat)...

BeadyRoller said:
What's this that I read about Page files as well? Not sure what he really means by that. If you read the last comment in the Reddit thread, it fixed someone's stutter from activating ACHI so has to be worth a go.
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That's an easy one we'll sort that once you have ACHI up and running. :)
 
Brilliant thanks for the help again Plec, really do appreciate it. Won't be able to do it today, going to be tomorrow now probably, will need you to talk me through it I'm sure :)

By the way, what is the benefit of having it on ACHI?
 
BeadyRoller said:
By the way, what is the benefit of having it on ACHI?
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Supposedly, better performance with SSDs and enables hot plugging (don't worry about this).

Nearly all SSD recommend this setting for optimal performance/compatibility.

Plus, you want to try it from what you've read? It's not essential. :)
 
Hmm how many times is the PC meant to restart when I've inserted this new RAM? It's been restarting constantly for like 5 minutes straight, gets as far as the BIOS a couple times (not the actual menu just a blank screen) and just restarts again?
 
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