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Archive of posts filed under the Guides category.

Setting up a Raid Array on Intel Controllers

Introduction
So you’re ready to dive in to the world of Raid Arrays but are unsure or intimidated by the process?  Although this might be a new endeavor for you, fear not, the process is actually rather simple.  This guide will take you step by step through the process of setting up a Raid Array on [...]

Overclockers.com – Three Steps to Overclocking Your i3/i5/i7

Overclockers.com has published a nice guide by Miahallen, a well known and very (very) good overclocker. Here’s an excerpt:
So many users are searching around the net these days looking for advice on how to overclock their new systems but don’t know where to start.  To help everyone out, I decided a how-to guide was in order.  [...]

Windows 7 Tips and Tweaks

It has been a while since Windows 7 has been out in one form or another. Now that it has been released to retail, we thought it would be nice to share a collection of tips and tweaks with everybody else!

Water Cooling Guide for Beginners

First and foremost, why put your PC under water? (No, not literally.)

Better temperatures.
Higher clocks.
Quieter running system.
Good looks.
Impress the ladies.
If you’re a lady, really impress the guys.

Whatever your motivation, you’ve come to the right place. You can accomplish all of those and then some.
Before you jump into water cooling, it’s always best to plan your water [...]

Hokie’s Water Upgrade

Hello everybody!  If you frequent the forums, you may already know about this, but for those that don’t, here is a little window into the evolution of the water loop in my system. This is my second water loop.  The first one was older, but it served its purpose well enough for a couple months.  [...]