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I can verify that even after a successful patch, you can continue to re-patch the drives after a reboot. The ONLY way (that I'm aware of) to functionally verify that the patch was successful is to use the SMART test (and even then, you can only really be certain when the test fails... you can...

Indeed it does. Just picked one up for my main rig. Thanks for the heads up.

The salient feature of that dump is the line "Bugcheck 109". Error code 0x109 is CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION; not too helpful on its own. Try testing your memory with memtest86+ and updating all drivers.

Check with any local colleges or universities--many of them operate their own internal recycling program. You might be able to snag an old system that way.

Indeed--I just bought 3 for a small NAS I'm putting together to house my MythTV setup. Not a bad deal at all for 3 2TB drives for $284 shipped. And as usual, the folks in Canada miss out...

Not sure if it's now at a lower price for good (doesn't list a sale end date), but they're at $94.99 as of a few minutes ago.

They are the Lovan Jazz 6" stands. Incredibly hefty for their size.

A small update with these new Tekton Design speakers. I absolutely ADORE them--perfect for my musical tastes and listening conditions.

It's a rack I made from Intermetro steel posts and shelves. You can find them here.

Bingo!

Pretty much. My choice of can depends on music genre, mood, how much noise there is around me (open vs. closed cans).

I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-770/80, Senn HD-650 and, Alessandro MS-2i.

Thought I would post an update since I've changed a few things. New speakers (Madisound Cygnet Mk. II kit), got a sub (AV123 X-sub, in front left corner of room), and trimmed down my equipment rack by getting rid of a few items.

Yep. I bought them. They came from GIK Acoustics--I can't recommend them enough. Glen and Bryan are fantastic guys to work with when planning out room treatments.

I just recently bought an AV123 x-sub. It doesn't ship until the 7th of December, though, so I can't tell you what I think of it just yet. However, it's gotten pretty decent reviews in the past.