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    FreeNAS vs WHS2011

    I'm running all those on my unraid server as well, and more. Except plex, don't use it.
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    Advice on Home Theater

    If you plan to live in an apartment for the next few years, don't bother with a sub. Don't be that.guy.
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    FreeNAS vs WHS2011

    Been using unraid for years, initial setup was a bit of a hassle cause my drives were full as well, just added the empties, mounted the others, copied them over.
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    What are you using to rip DVDS these days?

    Best bet is to purchase AnyDVD, it'll break the encryption for you and allow you to use what you want. Useful in other ways too. http://www.slysoft.com/en/anydvd.html
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    HTPC / Server Case

    Exactly what I did. Got a motherboard+sempron 140 (can unlock the dual core but didnt, isnt needed for my server), threw it in a CM590, and installed Unraid on a usb stick. I also back up images of my HTPC to the server so I can have it up and running in no time if there are any issues, for...
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    LCD question, res for games

    I am a gamer, and am in the process of upgrading my computer, 3200+ venice will arrive tomorrow to complete it. I spent quite a bit on the rest of the computer, and am now thinking about getting a new LCD. Overall, I am pretty happy about the CRT I have, Viewsonic A90f+. I upgraded my...
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    The game that started it all!

    I think Diablo 2 or Counterstrike. Can't really remember, but those 2 games sucked up way too much of my online time back in the day. Edit: Oh Unreal Tournament! M-M-Multikill! That was the first, along with Quake, always liked UT more though.
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    getting wierd noise during boot up

    A virus won't do what you are describing. It's a hardware malfunction of some sort.
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    Is a KVM Switch what I am looking for?

    Don't think so. A KVM switch is basically 2-4 inputs to 1 ouput, input being the computers, output being the monitor. So you push the button to switch between computer a, computer b, computer c being displayed/controlled by the keyboard/mouse. And that is the exact opposite of what you are...
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    Crap, what RAM did I get...

    Okay, I am building a new computer, and have all the parts except for venice, and another 512 stick of ram. Problem is, I am not sure which stick I got, I know it is a Corsair Value select DDR400, but I am not sure if it is 2.5 or 3 CAS Latency. Does it matter? I know 2.5 is better for the...
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    Everythings Corrupt

    I had the same problem. Ended up being my RAM. Either that, or your HDD or cables.
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    emachines t3085 mother board

    Never had much luck replacing emachines parts with "standard" equipment, hopefully your luck will vary. That was a long time ago after all.
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    emachines t3085 mother board

    Google must have been broken when you tried it. Here, I got it. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=motherboard+t3085&btnG=Search And here is the answer, didn't even have to click on any links to find it. eMachines Motherboard AU31 for T3065, T3085 SKU: MBEM101196AU $149.95.
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    Future Venice build

    That motherboard requires a 24 pin connector, instead of the mostly standard 20 pin, more and more are requiring this.
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    Objective: Build me an $800 budget system

    I heard of these prebuilts called Dells, might wanna check them out. :confused:
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