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    Need recommendation: mini-ITX motherboard w/ onboard eSATA & port-multiplier support

    Thanks - using the onboard SATA ports is a good idea. That said, I'm still at a loss for which current generation intel 'PCH' chipsets (i.e. H6x, HM6x, H7x, HM7x, etc.) support FIS-based PMP on any of their SATA ports. Any guidance/resources?
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    Need recommendation: mini-ITX motherboard w/ onboard eSATA & port-multiplier support

    I'm planning to build a small, preferably fanless Linux box to go along my 5-bay, eSata port-multiplier based cage and serve as the home NAS/Backup target. For the life of me, I can't find definitive confirmation for FIS-based eSATA PMP support on any currently available chipsets. Do the...
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    Any scuttlebutt on upcomming 30" monitors?

    Folks, I'm in the market for a 30" and am decidedly underwhelmed by the reviews on what's available at the moment. However, since the popular 30 inchers from the likes of Dell, HP, et. al. are now several years old, I'm hoping that a refresh might be on the horizon. Have we heard any...
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    Catalyst 10.2 is out

    Can anybody confirm the low power state bug is fixed in these? (10.1's failed to turn off the monitor when entering sleep).
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    Anybody using P55's FIS-based port multiplier support?

    *bump* ... hoping someone has some info on this.
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    Anybody using P55's FIS-based port multiplier support?

    I am designing a new P55 based build to which I intend to attach a 5-bay external enclosure that uses a SATA II PMP (port multiplier). Googling the P55 seems to indicate support for FIS-based PMP on two of the P55's SATA ports, but details/solid confirmation is hard to find. The fact that most...
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    I had decided to pull the trigger on the AudioEngine's and was in the process of talking myself into stomaching the price ... but Omegaslast's mention of the Edifier S330D's has thrown a spanner in my works. I fully expect the Edifiers to not be up to AudioEngine quality, but the price...
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    bluntspoon, thanx for pointing the switcher out! ... having that option really opens up the field. Ok, so we have Swans, AudioEngine's and Polks (passive) that are worth looking into. Any other names/models that should be added to this list? Also, what's the verdict on the Swans vs...
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    Fantastic suggestions guys. Thanks for the responses. It does indeed look like either the powered Swans or passive (Polks) + Amp ... both with the Dayton 8" ... will have to be it for my budget. I do have one lingering concern with either setup. While I can live without a remote control, I do...
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    Regarding budget, I am willing to go a little above the ~$150 price point of the Klipsches/Logitechs ... perhaps into the $200-300 range. As for size, nothing *too* much larger than the MX5021 satellites, as I have somewhat limited desk space ... large'ish studio monitors or a full amp+passive...
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    Also, what would be the next level up from the Klipsch/Logitech/etc. for a quality 2.1 setup? Essentially something with good gaming and excellent music performance?
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    Just went from AL MX5021's to Logitech Z-2300's: *shocked* by the difference!

    I have an 80/20 music/games listening profile and had been using Altec Lansing MX5021's for the past few years. Admittedly, the AL's were an absolute pleasure to listen to ... save for a mild hiss audible in quiet surroundings that was a minor bother at best. So, after reading raves about the...
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    Moving from the Red to the Green team: Need advice

    Ok guys, its final now, I'm staying with the green team ... thanxamillion to you guys for the advice and suggestions! :) Now that I'm back enjoying my games, there is one little thing that's still bugging me ... with the 174,74's, I'm missing a couple of 16:10 resolution options, namely...
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    Moving from the Red to the Green team: Need advice

    Thanks for this suggestion 'Thinking. Clamping the negative LOD bias improves matters considerably. That, along with cranking the AA all the way up to 16xQ now produces usable PQ. Thanks for all the help and suggestions guys ... I think the 9600GT stays. Whew! :)
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    Moving from the Red to the Green team: Need advice

    Thanks for the suggestions guys ... I've tried all combinations, forced, native, forced and native ... all no go. The AF is clearly being applied in all these cases and is handling the larger texture blocks very well ... its the high frequency textures (the painted line, and the rumble strip)...
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