Hardware

Hey, just a heads-up that this content is based on an automatically imported version from our old CMS. If the formatting isn’t perfect, I’m sorry about that. Translation This original post is written in german 🇩🇪, a rough Translation: SATA cable design is problematic. I had frequent sub-second stutters causing brief system freezes every 30–60 seconds. Disks tested fine; suspected cable issue. Replaced with quality clipped SATA II cables, problem solved, clear benchmark improvement. Setup: two WD VelociRaptor 300 in RAID 0 on Areca 1210. SSDs postponed; bought two more VelociRaptors. ...

Hey, just a heads-up that this content is based on an automatically imported version from our old CMS. If the formatting isn’t perfect, I’m sorry about that. Translation This original post is written in german 🇩🇪, a rough Translation: After my TV cabinet rebuild, I installed HDMI to my old projector (DVI-D, 720p). HDMI via adapter failed due to HDCP with PS3—black screen. Non-HDCP sources work. Solution: an HDMI-HDCP to VGA converter. Found the HD Interconnects “Fury HD” on eBay; bought used for under 50€. ...

Hey, just a heads-up that this content is based on an automatically imported version from our old CMS. If the formatting isn’t perfect, I’m sorry about that. Translation This original post is written in german 🇩🇪, a rough Translation: New WD Raptor: 10,000 RPM, SATA, 16 MB cache. It’s a 2.5" drive fixed in a 3.5" aluminum “IcePack” cooler. Price ~€250 for 300 GB, not for budget buyers. Quieter and cooler than older Raptors, suitable for performance-focused users. Rumor discussion questions game disk access impact beyond initial loading. ...