About this tag
The i7 950 is a first-generation Intel Core i7 processor based on the LGA 1366 socket, commonly paired with motherboards like the ASUS Sabertooth X58. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover common issues with this CPU, including BSOD during gameplay after overclocking, RAID configuration problems (RAID0 and RAID1), and desktop display issues on new Windows 7 installations. Users troubleshooting these systems often deal with BIOS settings, driver conflicts, and memory or power supply stability. The tag reflects real-world experiences with this older processor in Windows 7 environments, focusing on hardware setup, overclocking stability, and RAID management.
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    Windows 7 removing raid1 and reinstalling programs/files

    Hi, I had a new computer assembled by a shop. I have I7 950 based system and has twin 1tb hardrives. I wanted to mirror the drives and files under windows, however the shop set up the drives in Raid1.(shop doesnt know what customer service is) I transferred all my files onto the drive with...
    • randya
    • Thread
    • backup bios settings computer setup data recovery external drive file transfer formatting hard drive i7 950 installation mirroring operating system raid reinstall tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows home premium
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 experiencing BSOD during gameplay

    Hello guys!! I have experiencing a BSOD the other day after overclocking my system and downloading a couple of programs, im only getting BSOD when i play BFBC2, i overclocked my i7 950 from 3.06 to 4.2 and set it to default after my system crashed a couple of times, im not sure if overclocking...
    • jec
    • Thread
    • bfbc2 bsod drivers error codes gameplay games hardware i7 950 minidump overclocking pc performance permissions system crash troubleshooting tweaking windbg windows
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Where's my drive

    I have done a clean install with Win7 Ultimate onto my WD 150GB Velociraptor drives in a RAID0 configuration. I also have 2 500GB WD Caviar Black drives I am trying to set up in a RAID1. Only problem is when I convert them to RAID using the intel matrix console everything seems to go fine. I...
    • nosnow0850
    • Thread
    • asus caviar black computer setup configuration crossfire drivers hard drive i7 950 installation intel matrix mbr motherboard psu raid recognition storage velociraptor windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 new i7 950 with win 7 pro

    brand new pc, nothing installed yet, but sometimes I get only desktop image, and nothing else. power down boot only thing that works to restore desktop.
    • steelcanoe
    • Thread
    • boot issues computer setup desktop issues i7 950 new computer pro version system restore windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support