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Recent content by Mati71

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    We Need Better Video Game Publishers

    The bottom line is money. Funding is based upon certain (contractual) agreements made between two or more parties. Just because the publisher doesn't understand all aspect of the game doesn't make them illiterate. As an individual that provides financial metrics to executive management, any...
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    [H]ardforum Android App

    I appreciate the links. I did not realize there was a mobile version of the forums in the drop down box in the bottom left. Ideally, I prefer mobile variants due to the pre-formatted content of the forums rather than adjusting via swiping. I personally review quite a few forums from my phone and...
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    [H]ardforum Android App

    I did a quick search, but is their an Android App for the forums? I did a "playstore" search for anything related to the site, but could not see one if it existed. Thanks!
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    Swapping out drives in DELL Laptop

    I just bought a Inspirion 15R from DELL tonight that came with 750gb 5400 rpm drive. Can I still buy a 64gb SSD as my working drive and connect the 750gb 5400 rpm harddrive as a slave? Thanks,
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    27 or 30 inch for 3 monitor setup

    So I did a little digging and didn't quite find the anwer I'm looking for. I'm getting ready to build another computer with the thought of having a 3 monitors setup for my display. I have a 24 inch BenQ, but I was thinking of upgrading for the bigger effect. I play FPS-type video games and...
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    New Desktop Build for Gaming - Need Advice

    I've been using the AD900's since... 2006? 7? Love, love, love those cans for the stage presence it has. Playing Games on my headset is superb. I can hear everyone run around me in games (directionally and seamlessly). I also use a logitech desktop mic for communicating. Keep in mind, the longer...
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    What Heat Sink for Ivy i5 3570?

    I agree, why spend the extra money on a perfectly acceptable HS that’s been paired with the CPU? Unless you have a hole burning in your pocket, a different aesthetics opinion, or have any other unmentioned differences, why even bother? Yea, the other mentioned HS are great but why spend...
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    Applying Thermal Paste to 3770k

    Have you ever seen heat uniformly dissipate on a piece of metal? Google 'Thermal heat spreading on metal" for images on a better picture. As for the technique, IF you've applied thermal paste on a CPU with the credit card method with success then all the power to you. IF you have never...
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    Home Server, Buy one or build one?

    That was an opened-ended statement on my part. My concern was with power consumption and I was concerned with its use. I was thinking about following Jesse B.'s template because looking forward on what I can do for around 200 bucks, which would roughly be twice the cost of replacing my CPU for a...
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    Home Server, Buy one or build one?

    Unfortunately I don't have any components laying around, just wires, nuts and spare cords. I appreciate everyones input. I think I'll first try to find something on CL for under a $100 bucks first and go from there. If I don't get anywhere with that, I'll just build a new computer and just...
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    Home Server, Buy one or build one?

    I use my Xbox a lot and thought WHS would play nicer with WMC. In all honesty I am unsure at the moment because it means that it would increase my cost (since I can get a free OS off the internet like Ubunto). Plus, I use windows for everything and it just seemed reasonable to use an OS of the...
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    Building my first Home Sever! Need some help please

    I didn't even think to look on craiglist...
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    Home Server, Buy one or build one?

    In actuality, I want to build it myself, and yes I'm looking for assurity that I am making the right decision. I already have the need for 1.5tb of space (for my movie backups) but i also want to be able to stream to my Xbox, HTPC, PC, and backup my current computers and stop spending money on...
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    Home Server, Buy one or build one?

    I was following the Carlitos714 thread on a home server but I'm unsure now what I want or what I should do now. I'm looking to spend around $500 on a server, but I want to get the biggest bang-for-the-buck on storage space, should I build one or just buy a HP Microserver? Thanks. PS, I need...
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    Building my first Home Sever! Need some help please

    That seems like a very good plan on cpu's for server and htpc. What would you suggest for the motherboards with these cpu's. My plan at the moment is to use a ssd on my htpc and an array on the server. I'm still up in the air regarding what os I should use for the server. I just plan on the...
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