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    1U / 2U rackmount gaming PC

    Hello, I'd like to build a gaming rig that I can mount on the under-side of my desk. I've found lots of great ITX builds on the forum and elsewhere, but most of the cases have exhaust/intake ports on their broad sides which precludes safely mounting it that way. So I started thinking about...
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    Recommend a UPS (Corsair 520W psu)

    Thanks for the advice lightp2. The Smart-UPS unit I linked seems to be even cheaper than some of the Back-UPS models. What's up with that?
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    Recommend a UPS (Corsair 520W psu)

    This isn't the first time I heard poor reviews of the Back UPS line. What about this Smart-UPS model? http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SC620&tab=features&total_watts=50 Any comments on that?
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    Recommend a UPS (Corsair 520W psu)

    So I got a Kill-A-Watt meter and did some tests. To be clear about my test setup, I had my computer plugged into a surge protector which was in turn plugged into a Kill-A-Watt meter which was in turn plugged into an outlet. I discovered that my system drains about 165 VA when idle and about...
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    Recommend a UPS (Corsair 520W psu)

    I'm going to invest in one of those Kill-A-Watt gauges and figure out exactly how much power I use on a heavy load. Then I'll factor in some headroom, 20% or so, and purchase accordingly. My remaining question is regarding PFC. I've read conflicting information on this. Some people say stepped...
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    Recommend a UPS (Corsair 520W psu)

    This morning was the second time my equipment was damaged due to power failure (last time was fried RAM; this time was a fried SATA port on my Asus mobo) so I am in the market for a UPS & looking for recommendations. I have two machines I care about -- one's using a Corsair HX520W and the...
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    UPS suggestions

    One of the machines uses a Corsair 520w PSU which has Active PFC, which I understand is not compatible with simulated sinewave output. Any suggestions for a 4 outlet UPS compatible with PFC that doesn't break the bank? Thanks
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    UPS suggestions

    I'm in the market for a UPS preferably to support 2 machines (one 520 W PSU and one 300 W). At least one of these machines will be running Linux. Anyone have a recommendation to suit these needs? Thanks
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    Memory errors -- bad RAM or mobo?

    I just memtest the DIMMs individually and only one has errors. The other is fine.
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    Memory errors -- bad RAM or mobo?

    I'm running 4gb (2x2gb) of DDR2 PC6400 OCZ memory on an Asus P5E motherboard. After a power outage a few months ago, I started noticing random crashes et cetera, so I ran memtest. Turns out I had quite a few errors so I RMA'ed the memory to OCZ. Just today I had a blue screen so I ran memtest...
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    Had a power outage, help

    Thanks guys. Hopefully the new RAM will pass in memtest. I'm also considering getting a UPS at this point.
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    Had a power outage, help

    Over the weekend, my area had a series of power outages. I wasn't home during these outages, but I was told that the electricity turned on and off about 10 or 15 times throughout the day. When I came home, my machines seemed okay and I was initially relieved. However, after using my newest...
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    Does Dell upgrade GPUs in their laptops?

    Dell dishes out custom main boards even for things you'd consider "accessory." For example, my Dell XPS m1210 had an option for an integrated webcam when I was buying it. I chose to buy it without the integrated webcam, but later, when I was interested in upgrading, I found out it's impossible...
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    Dell E198FP vs 1907FP

    Can someone comment on the Dell E198FP versus the (slightly) more expensive UltraSharp 1907FP? Is there any substance behind the E198FP actually having better reviews on dell.com? I don't care THAT much about height adjustability and usb ports, and if the E198FP is more reliable for whatever...
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    MSI 8800GT $208 @ Dell.com

    My order (placed a few days before Thanksgiving) was also canceled. I complained and they gave me $50 off my next purchase. Not bad I guess but still an overall negative experience.
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