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So heres a good question. If I RAID, do I have to use identical HDDs? In other words, all have to be WD Caviar or Samsung Spinpoint?

1) Those are different SATA controllers. If you can always run on the Intel SATA controller. So definitely put your boot SSD on the Intel controller. If you get 2 SATA 6Gbs (aka SATA III) drives then put them on the ASMedia SATA 6Gbs controller. If you get 2 SATA 3Gbs (aka SATA II) then run them on...

OK everyone, here is a nice RAID question. My ASUS Sabertooth comes with these storage options: Intel Z77 2xSATA 6Gbs 4xSATA 3Gbs 2x ASMedia 1061 SATA controller 2xSATA 6Gbs 2xeSATA 6Gbs Here's my qyestion: 1)What the heck does all that mean? I want performace from my set-up. I want to RAID acouple ...

I think SLI is a nice way to prepare for the future without spending a small fortune on the highest end video card you can get. This is true if you game at 1080p and below like the Major said. Buying two video cards that are the same right now and running them SLI will let you prolong the life of t...

A) What resolution are you going to game at? If it's 1680x1050 or lower SLI is a waste. Even at 1920x1080 it's still better to get one faster card. B) Like I said, no expert here. Take this link as a suggestion, not an absolute truth. http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp It says...

Thanks to ALL who replied. It is great to be back as part of a community again! I still need some device on SLI. I have never SLI'd and i am worried that A) I will see very little benefit B) My PSU does not have enough power. I have NO idea what I need in terms of power. C) I will cause a Chernobyl ...

Hello all! I am an avid PC Gamer, but I have been out of the "game" for a couple years raising kids and focusing on work. I am finally able to get back to the world I love, and I have a better income to get it donw than I did a few years ago!!! I have decided to build my first new PC in ab...

Hello all! I am an avid PC Gamer, but I have been out of the "game" for a couple years raising kids and focusing on work. I am finally able to get back to the world I love, and I have a better income to get it donw than I did a few years ago!!! I have decided to build my first new PC in ab...