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    Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 s/pdif issue - no audio

    Hey, question for anyone that has this motherboard. I completed a new build with this motherboard - so far I've been very happy. When I plug a RCA cable into the S/PDIF connector on the connector block on the back of the motherboard, I get no audio. (I'm using a Pronus Firebox). I do the same...
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    Linking Microsoft lib's in a Borland project

    I'm using both C++ Builder 6.0 & RAD Studio, along with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. Does anyone know how to link MS lib's with C++ Builder / RAD Studio? My MS product produces a DLL + LIB file, and my C++ Builder project is an EXE that needs to link to the LIB for access to the DLL at compile...
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    Connecting a pda cell phone to a network

    Hey guys, question: is there a way to connect a cell phone or a PDA to an ethernet network? I know I can using wi-fi for those pda cell phones that have wi-fi capabilities. Some phones have usb connections - can I plug a usb-to-ethernet device into the cell phone and access the network that...
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    Western Digital Raptor X 150 for $160 at Microcenter

    This is by far the best price I've seen for any 150 gig Raptor drive, let alone the X version. It's on their website as well as in the store (which is where I picked it up tonight).
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    Fan/Heatsink for rackmount case

    Hey guys. I have a 4U case and I've been looking at heat sinks / coolers / watercooling for this case. Gigabyte motherboard, Q9450 processor. Any sugggestions on a heat sink / fan for this guy? Secondly, any recommendations on water cooling? I've looked at every external water cooling kit I...
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    Dell 3008WFP Delayed until May 23

    I just got off the phone with Dell and this monitor is delayed until May 23rd. Since it's been "6+ weeks to shipping", it may be longer than that. On another note, the NEC LCD3090WQXI 30" LCD (which is still arriving at most places it appears, meaning not in stock yet) is $1860 at...
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    Execute WOL (Wake-on-lan) without a computer

    Is there a device that you could plug a CAT 5/6 cable in that would send the magic packet to a particular IP address (or even mac address)? I'm wanting to do this without using a computer and was wondering if there is a device to pull this off. Thanks!
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    How to listen to audio from a computer 25" away

    Hey guys. Question: how can I listen to audio on my computer 25' away? I'm going to put my computer in the basement and my office is on the second floor. I'm running cables through the way and wonder how to handle the audio. One way would be to take my Pronus Firebox, plug that into the...
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    Dell 3008WFP - does anyone know the story on this?

    I've been to the Dell website several times over the last 4-6 weeks and the shipping date always says 6 weeks. Does anyone have an idea when these will ship (has anyone talked to Dell people)? I'm assuming (as other threads have stated) that Dell is fixing stuff on these units and that's why...
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    Redundant ATX power supply

    I'm building a new server (post under Intel Processors) and would like to use a redundant ATX power supply (Gigabyte board, also listed on the other thread). Does any one have a suggestion on a redundant ATX power supply? As I understand it, N+1 power supplies are small watt units that when...
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    If you have a moment, please review my build

    Hi. I'm been researching stuff for a couple of months for a new build and this is what I've arrived at. Thank you ahead of time for taking a moment to review this stuff, I appreciate it. I am needing to build a server that will be used primarily for audio editing along with a little (and I...
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    Starting a computer without the on/off switch

    Question please: is there a way to start a computer by just supplying power to the computer? For instance, if I have a computer plugged into a wall, and when I walk into the room and flip the light switch the computer turns on. Is this available? How would you do it? I'm assuming that I would...
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    Application compatibility with Windows Server

    I have searched this forum for a while on this topic, so if it already exists, please let me know. I am building a new system and one of the things I'm considering is using Windows Server 2003 (which a number of people have done, there are websites just for this) but my concern is application...
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    Can you put an ATX motherboard in a server case?

    Hi. Thanks to any of you who may help me with this. I have a ton of research on building a new workstation/server. I've decided on the Chenbro server case - RM41416B. I have built numerous desktop computers but I have never built a computer in a server case. My question is: will an ATX...
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    VoIP phones with directories updated from Outlook

    Does anyone know of any VoIP phone (wireless (not mobile) or regular) that can have its directory updated over a network? Let's say you have 5 VoIP phones on a network - are there phones that would allow me to update each phone individually with a group of entries in Microsoft Outlook on one...
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    How to access a CD-RW driver over a network

    Question for anyone with a sense of humor. How can I setup a CD-RW drive to be accessed over a network, one that is not attached to a PC? At 40x write speed, that will move 40 megabits a second. I want to do this with 4 drives. I have looked at IDE to USB adapters, then USB hubs that attach...
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