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    Can someone explain to me why X9DR7 is more expensive than X9DR3?

    I am trying to decide between these two motherboards, both from supermicro, one is a MBD-X9DR7-LN4F-O and the other is MBD-X9DR3-LN4F+-O http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182354 X9DR7 @ $549.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182346 X9DR3 @...
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    Anyone know where to get 8gb ddr3-1600 ECC registered ram for less than 85 USD?

    Looking for server ram doesn't seem to be as easy as looking for non ECC ram, can anyone help me find ddr3-1600 mhz 8gb ecc registered stick for less than 85 usd a stick? I would usually go to pcpartpicker but they don't filter server ram
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    Where can I buy E5-2600 v1-v3 ES chips?

    There are barely any on ebay anymore, does anyone know where I can buy E5-2600 v1-v3 ES chips?
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    EVGA GeForce GTX 680 FTW+ LE 4GB w/Backplate 1 Year Warranty 04G-P4-3685-KR

    EVGA GeForce GTX 680 FTW+ LE 4GB w/Backplate 1 Year Warranty 04G-P4-3685-KR Selling my GTX 680 4gb card from my main computer in perfect working condition, never been overclocked or mistreated. Only selling due to upgrading. 1 Year Warranty: I bought this card on 7/30/2012, so I...
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    Best window fan?

    I currently have a different model bionare window fan very similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bionaire-BW2300-Window-Remote-Control/dp/B000065DKJ Bionaire-BW2300 I was wondering if there was anything better than this fan out there? After googling a bunch I can't seem to find...
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    Can someone help me understand these CPU power options in my bios? X9DA7 mobo

    Hello I have an X9DA7 motherboard by Supermicro and would to know more about these cpu options. I have read the descriptions in the manual but was hoping for more information or an understanding of them in easier terms or layman's terms. Ultimately I am trying to achieve this rig so that the...
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    Can't download network driver from intel site?

    Hello all, I am trying to download this driver: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21694&lang=eng&ProdId=3356 PROWinx64.exe But whenever I click I accept the terms nothing happens, any suggestions?
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    Power SW same as PWR Fail LED? JF1 Header Pins

    On my mobo and case I have the following: Power SW Power LED + Power LED - HDD LED Reset This is my mobo: (X9DA7 supermicro) http://www.manualslib.com/manual/625011/Supermicro-X9da7.html?page=45#manual It doesn't say anything about Power LED + or - or Power SW. Can anyone help me?
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    What consumer grade graphics card are known to work with hyper-v Remotefx?

    I am trying decide whether to buy a gtx 770 or r9 280x in hopes of them working with remotefx in hyper-v and hoping to game with them in VMs while utilizing directx. I have heard of a couple success stories of consumer grade graphics card working fine in 2012 or 2008 server hyper-v with...
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    Which of these 3 different sets of ram should I buy?

    All 3 sets are all 8gig modules. Regardless of money which set should I buy for overall performance? Will be using an intel x5650 cpu ------------------------------------------------------ Crucial: 1600 8-8-8-24 @ 1.35v http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148655...
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    Alternative to SR-2? Need dual 1366 mobo

    Hello, I'm looking for an alternative for the SR-2 since they seem to be hard to find right now. There are a decent amount of different mobos but I'm trying to see if there are any particular motherboards I should look out for the dual 1366. Are there any that support sata 3? Also looking for...
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    [?] Samsung SSD warranty question

    If I buy a Samsung SSD that's new on ebay do I qualify for the warranty from samsung? If Samsung asked to see an invoice couldn't I just show them the invoice I got from ebay? If anyone has bought a new Samsung SSD off ebay and needed to RMA please let me know!
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    Can anyone help me understand this xeon ES cpu?

    I was wondering if anyone out there had any experience with xeon ES cpus and could hopefully tell me if this specific cpu would be okay in a dual lga 2011 supermicro board The cpu...
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    Can someone help me select a cpu and other hardware for a Virtual machine rig/server?

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to run about 20 virtual machines off one rig. I plan or hope to run windows 7 on each virtual machine, so I'm looking for 2 gigs of ram and 1 core with 2 threads per each machine? Currently my i7 930 @ 3.7 ghz can only run 5 vm workstations with 15% cpu usage per...
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    Asus PB278Q vs Tempest Overlord

    Can anyone tell me which is better when it comes to input lag and color production? Asus PB278Q: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236294 or Tempest Overlord http://overlordcomputer.com/collections/27-displays/products/tempest-x270oc_ag
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    Monitor repair place?

    Anyone know where I can get my planar px2611w monitor repaired? I am 1 year over my warranty and they won't offer any repair services. Places I looked near by while looking online only offers over paid and under qualified people. I'm sure it's just a case of bad capacitors that need...
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    planar px2611w vs catleap yamasaki?

    I currently own a px2611w and was just wondering if I'd notice an improvement if I used a catleap yamasaki. I understand the catleap has a higher resolution and depending on the version I buy can perform at a higher refresh rate. Aside from that does anyone know how they compare in contrast...
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    Looking for 1x8gig or 3x8gig ram sticks for triple channel with 1.5v and 2000(+)

    Anyone know where I can find 1x8gig or 3x8gig ram sticks that are rated a 1.5v and have speeds up to 2000 or more? I'm looking everywhere I know of but I can only find dual channel kits and neither single sticks or triple channel kits :( Any help much appreciated...
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    Best Microphone sound card?

    Anyone have any good input when it comes to high quality hardware for microphone use? Right now I'm looking at either HT Omega Claro Halo 24-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271004 or Asus Xonar Xense...
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    Which of these have better response time and input lag?

    PLANAR PX2611W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824016084 BenQ G2400WD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014173 I want the best response time since I will be playing FPS games pretty seriously in the future, but I also do want really...
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    The Future of Computer monitors?

    So I'm dying to waste some cash on something, but I don't want to buy something right now if there's a new brand new series of technology comming out within the next year or 2. I was browsing these forums on Hardforum and read someone say something about waiting to get a new Laser moniter...
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    What is a polarizer? Other small questions

    I am hearing some people prefer to have a polarizer in their LCD panels, and I was wondering what a polarizer was? Also I'm in the market for a new LCD to replace my old 2002 Samsung 171s and dell 2002 17 inch monitor. I want the best picture quality (colors, crispness, etc) along with the...
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    Best 24 inch PVA with lowest delay for gaming?

    Hey can anyone help me look for a great PVA monitor at 24 inches with low delay/response time (something around 2-6 ms), I am also looking for HDCP and HDMI support for the monitor. 1:1 scaling option is very important too since I want to play games on smaller resolutions Is there any...
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    Looking for new great Monitor that's less strainning on my eyes

    Hey guys, hoping any one of you could help refer me to a great new monitor to buy, i've been on Newegg the past 3 days reading all reviews on the monitors I would want to buy, but I can't figure out what to get due to a lot of people complainning about TN panels, or no HDCP support, etc.. My...
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