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Xeon E5-2620s don't support QuickSync as they lack integrated graphics.

I figured that wouldn't be the case if you are using DVI or DP.

I ended up just doing a fresh install of the OS. It was pretty painless this time. I had planned on using CloneZilla. I have had many good results with it. Is there anything better out there that is free?

Hello everyone! I am going to be upgrading my server which is running Windows Server 2008 R2 from 1TB internal + 1TB external (backup) drives to two 2TB WD Red drives (one for backup) as well as moving the OS to a new Intel 330 60GB SSD. I have always had the server do a bare metal recovery for...

I'm glad you are able to go with the Celeron then and save some cash. :) These new Celerons are so much better than their name suggests now.

If you weren't planning on using the box for gaming, I would say just stick with the Celeron, but in this case I would spend the extra money and get a Pentium as the extra cache seems to help in most games.

To the OP: I am really glad you are happy with your FX 8150! Don't let some of the Intel fan boys ruin it for you and this comes from one who doesn't troll. :) What matters is that you are satisfied with what you purchased. To everyone bashing his system: Why? Did you spend your money on it...

I guess it is time to list my updates and additions! Changes: 1.60GHz Intel Atom HT 230 - now my Linux web server and distro update mirror. 1.60GHz Intel Atom HT 330 - now my parents computer. They love the hell out of it since it is silent, fast enough, and it has an NVIDIA ION in it if...

Yeah, I had a hell of a time trying to find a PSU with two 8-pin CPU connectors so I ended up buying a PCI-Express 6-pin to 8-pin EPS adapter as well. Thanks for noticing that though! ;) That case also back-ordered after I ordered so I had to go with this one: CHENBRO SR10569-CO 0.8mm SECC...

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the components above! I'll post back about how it goes!

Thanks! I have had really good luck with ASUS boards in the past so I am going to go with the one you suggested. Also thank you for letting me know about that PS in that case. I have used Antec's before but not lately. The ASUS board's form factor has required me to change cases as well, which...

I appreciate all of the feedback! I have decided to go with 2x2TB internal drives plus an extra 2TB external drive. One internal drive will be used for daily backups and the external for maybe every week or 2 weeks and physically disconnected when not in use.

Hello everyone! I am thinking about building myself a proper workstation soon and just need a little help picking the board and HSFs. I am currently looking at this board: ASUS Z9PE-D16/2L SSI EEB Server Motherboard Dual LGA 2011 It seems to have pretty good ratings compared to the other...

Thanks guys! I will just go with two internal drives then!

Hey guys. Right now my file server has a 1TB internal hard drive and is backed up to an external USB hard drive via Windows Server Backup. However, I am starting to run low on storage and I am going to upgrade to a 2TB drive soon. My question is, should I simply buy 2x2TB hard drives and...