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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420536 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 02:43   |
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Zion
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May have already been mentioned, but...
Instead of going for one, big, slow 1TB hard drive, why not go for two quick 500gb hard drives in a RAID0/1 array? (depending on speed or reliability you want)
Not only will this increase read/write speeds (not physically), but it'll also be less weight for the motor to spin, which increases the lifetime of your drives. Plus if something goes horribly wrong (in a RAID1/5 arrays only) you can easily replace the drive and rebuild your data on it.
The motherboard you've got (which is the model under the one i've just bought for an i7 machine) has a RAID controller instead of a Southbridge, which makes it fantastic for doing lots of things at once. It even supports multiple RAID arrays for that added durability.
My configuration is two 200gb drives in a RAID0 array for speed with my OS on it and other programs that need to be accessed quickly, and two 750gb drives in a RAID1 array for data that i don't really want to loose.
Bare in mind when using RAID systems though, RAID is not recognised by the OS as individual drives. In a RAID0 array (using mine as an example), two 200gb drives will show in the OS as one 400gb drive, whereas two 750gb drives in RAID1 does not show as 1.5tb of drive space, but only 750gb. RAID1 is a mirror RAID method which will write data to one drive, and copy it to the other, so if one fails you have the other to rely on. RAID0 on the other hand will write data to both drives depending on the byte size you define in the RAID setup. The only negative to this is if you loose one drive due to drive failure, you've lost all the data on that drive and it cannot be rebuilt.
In short:
Go for RAID arrays with multiple drives for speed, instead of space with one drive which is slow.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420551 is a reply to message #420527] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 13:07 |
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slosha
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| nikki6ixx wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 00:11 |
If you've gotten help from your friend, and it seems other solutions don't work and OCZ isn't too co-operative, be sure to leave negative feedback on Newegg. OCZ has reps who check that bad comments, and they may be a bit more, inclined to help.
Really, good luck with this. I feel bad that you're having problems, especially on your first build, too. 
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Yeah, I've noticed that they do that lol. I'll still haven't gotten a reply, so I'll go and do that. BSOD after BSOD is really discouraging.
@Zion Thanks for the tips, but I already bought everything, so there's not much I can do about it. I'll keep that in mind when I'm looking for more drives, though.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420561 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 14:04 |
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Maybe give them a call on their 1-800 number, and see if that will net you any help. Also, check their forums, and search for this error, and your modules, and see if anything comes up.
Their memory section is actively staffed and moderated, so if you give them all the details, you should get help there.
Edit: I quickly poked around, and you'll probably have better luck just searching for 'MEMORY MANAGEMENT' without the numbers.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420592 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 17:29 |
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slosha
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Yeah, my mom's friend came over and we have found the problem. Turns out only ONE STICK was bad. So, I'm able to load the OS and everything. I just need to get a replacement and it'll be fine!
EDIT: How the fuck do I connect to a wireless connection? I went to connect to network, but it doesn't give me a list of networks. My mobo is able to connect wirelessly right?
Also, the 1tb hdd isnt showing up. It detects it on startup (it shows all the drives connected) but it doesn't show up in My Computer. It also showed it as an option to install Windows.
I loaded up Crysis and I'm getting extreme screen tearing while watching the intro.
I also just plugged in my headphones and theres a high-pitched whining. It only happens in the front headphone port. I also don't think I'm getting any audio. Soundtest works fine, and audio settings in the game are all the way up, but it's silent.
I installed the ATI and mobo driver discs!
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420595 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 18:20 |
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Well that's a bit of a relief about the RAM. Just stay on top of OCZ about it, and you should get the stick(s) exchanged.
As for your HD, see if it appears in Disk Management. Simply put:
diskmgmt.msc
...into the search bar in the Start menu, and then click the utility that pops up. You should find it in there, and be able to format it to NTFS, and/or assign a drive letter.
I'm assuming Crysis is tearing because VSync is off. That'd be the first thing I'd check. Also, did you use the ATI drivers off of the CD, or did you download them? If you used the CD, I'd recommend uninstalling those drivers, and getting the latest ones from ATI:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=win7/windows-7-64bit
The audio hiss might just because the Realtek utility has the volume set very high. Providing you've installed the utility on your motherboard's driver disk, it should be accessible in the taskbar button at the bottom right. It'll look like either an orange speaker or a blue crab like thing. Play around with it and see what happens.
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420596 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 18:34 |
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slosha
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Alright, well what about connecting to the internet? I've tried connecting but it wants me to setup a connection using a user name and password. It gives me no list of networks.
Also, where do I enable Vsync?
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420601 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:00 |
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Well, I'm assuming VSync is an option in Crysis' menu. :/
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Vertical Sync: Just a note that VSync is disabled by default in Crysis, and this provides the best performance. However if you wish to enable it, either force it via your graphics card's control panel, or use the r_Vsync console command. Note that if you do enable VSync using either method, I strongly recommend also enabling Triple Buffering using the d3d9_TripleBuffering setting, or if using DX10, via one of the tools in the Triple Buffering link just above.
Update: As of the 1.1 Patch, Crysis now has an in-game VSync option to control Vertical Sync. This controls whether VSync is enabled (ticked) or not (unticked), whether in DX9 or DX10 mode.
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http://www.tweakguides.com/Crysis_5.html
Unfortunately, I can't help with the wireless network thing. I'll try and dig out my wireless USB dongle later and see if I can figure out what you're coming up against.
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420604 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:01 |
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slosha
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Alright, thank you
EDIT: Are you sure my mobo has a built-in wireless card? Windows 7 seems to think it doesn't, and the Gigabyte website says nothing about one in the specifications.
Also, I've got the BSOD during Crysis twice. The last error was page_fault_in_nonpaged_area, I think.
Also, Renegade crashes whenever I start a game 
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420667 is a reply to message #420604] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 11:27 |
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nikki6ixx
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| Glock~ wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 20:01 |
EDIT: Are you sure my mobo has a built-in wireless card? Windows 7 seems to think it doesn't, and the Gigabyte website says nothing about one in the specifications.
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Oh, I don't recall you asking in this thread that the board have wireless. :/
Also, you'd be a bit hard pressed to find a board with wireless built in, anyways.
You'd have to buy a wireless PCI/PCIe card or USB dongle for that.
| Glock~ wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 20:01 |
Also, I've got the BSOD during Crysis twice. The last error was page_fault_in_nonpaged_area, I think.
Also, Renegade crashes whenever I start a game
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Hmm, I'd consider downloading an ISO of MemTest, and burning it to a CD. Then head into the BIOS, and set your PC to boot from the CD/DVD drive. Exit the BIOS, saving the new setting, and then when your PC is restarting, fire the CD in there and have MemTest do its thing. You'll likely have to let it run for a while for it to detect errors. This will let you see if that 'working' module is any good at all.
Seems like this may be similar to your issues:
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Blue-Screen-Death-happens-to-me-when-playing-Crys is-t179299.html
You may need to set compatability settings for Renegade. I think that's what I had to do.
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420669 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 11:45 |
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slosha
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Well, damn, I could have sworn I saw it had a WLAN before. I'll be checking into a dongle then. What exactly should I be looking for?
I see that my Crysis problems is due to faulty memory. Well, I have to send my sticks in anyways, so I'll be trying to do that today or tomorrow.
Sorry for the endless questions, but how do I set compatibility settings for Renegade?
The road I cruise is a bitch now, baby.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420672 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 11:55 |
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I think you head into the directory for Renegade, and right click the .EXE. The menu that pops up should offer a 'Compatability' option in the first couple of options.
Chances are, setting it to run on XP Service Pack 3 might be what does the trick. I think that's what mine is on.
If you're looking for a card/dongle, always check the deals newegg has. Often you can find some good prices. I have a USB dongle, but it's a bit shitty for some reason. Maybe a card might be a better option for better signal, but I don't know for sure.
That really sucks about the RAM. I feel like a total dick for recommending OCZ. Hopefully their customer service will come through. Chances are, they'll be sending a similar pair of sticks, so you may not be out of the woods yet. Fingers crossed though.
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420698 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 16:25 |
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slosha
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Alright, I was also considering getting a 100ft ethernet cable, but people might get drunk and trip over it lol. So, I'll keep my eye out for one. What kind do I get if it's an internal card? Something like this?
Don't worry about it, it's not your fault. I actually have to send it through Newegg, so who knows how long it will take to get it back up and running.
The road I cruise is a bitch now, baby.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420705 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 17:01 |
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slosha
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Yeah, that one will work perfectly. Although, $40 is a bit too much, so I think I'll just go with a 100ft ethernet cable. Thanks for your help!
The road I cruise is a bitch now, baby.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420710 is a reply to message #420705] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 17:43 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Tue, 23 February 2010 18:01 |
Yeah, that one will work perfectly. Although, $40 is a bit too much, so I think I'll just go with a 100ft ethernet cable. Thanks for your help!
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Would 100 feet of Ethernet cable even carry a signal from a router to a PC? :/
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420732 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 21:17 |
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slosha
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Lol, I feel like I've asked a billion questions. But yeah, I'll definitely update once in awhile.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420748 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 24 February 2010 00:53 |
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nikki6ixx
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Double post, and this is for Glock to check out.
Now that you got your PC up and running, you need to tweak it for that fast new SSD of yours. Windows 7 has some features that will help maintain your SSD's speed, but you need to do some tweaks yourself.
Here's a good guide.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1661
Just make sure you thoroughly read the instructions, and know what you're doing exactly.
I'd ignore disabling the Pagefile right now, because you're a little short in the RAM department. Once your PC has 4GB, and is all up and running, you can then set it to something small, like 128MB, or turn it off.
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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