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    My first Xeon machine (unraid server) - Help picking a CPU/mobo combo?

    I'm relatively seasoned in shopping and building standard desktop-based machines (aka: i7) but I'm in the market to build my very first proper server and was hoping for a little help. I currently run a single machine that is both my daily workstation as well as my media+document storage/plex...
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    Looking for mobo suggestion - unsure what chipset to even target

    Hey guys, Was hoping you would be able to give me some pointers on what I should be looking for in terms of a mobo upgrade. I'm currently running an Asus P6T Delux 1366 mobo with an Intel i7 Bloomfield 2.66GHz and it has been running perfectly fine but feeling like it may be time for an...
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    Google Chrome Title Bar

    So I've looked around and havent been able to find anything on the subject. I was jus curious if anyone has found a way to keep the chrome title bar when the window is maximized: Windowed: http://www.FreeImageHut.com/view.php?file=23488-2368fhfj.png Maximized...
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    Window 7 Display Driver Issue

    Up until yesterday I was using 2x 24" monitors running off of a Radeon 4870 and everything was running fine. This morning I installed a second video card that I've had sitting in the closet which was an Radeon x800. I know this card has had driver issues with w7 due to it being legacy now but...
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    Unstable System

    So I have a desktop that has been working fine for a good 9+ months with no complains. The other day the fan on my HSF died so I swapped it with the stock one that came with my processor. Ever since then something has been screwey with my desktop. It would boot up perfectly fine and be...
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    FS: Escient DVDM-552 Media Server

    Looking to sell a mint condition Escient DVDM-552 media server complete with all accessories. Escient is a division of D&M Holdings (same people that own Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics, etc). This is a multi-zone music and movie manager used in professional home installations. 500GB internal...
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    24" Multi-purpose monitor

    So heres the deal. I've been watching the forums for a while now and see lots of mixed opinions. So i figured I'd make my own thread and say specifically what I'm looking for and see if there are any choices that seems like the best. Yes I know there are a ton of these threads and I apologize...
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    24" Montior Arms?

    So I currently have 3x19" LCD's which I'm looking to upgrade to 2x24" (taking suggestions on those too) and would like to potentially put them up on arms. I'll be freeing up some desk space switching back to 2 and would like to maybe even free up some more if possible. However, all the arms I...
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    About to order. Opinions?

    Just wanted to run my choices by you guys before I ordered. Heres what I'm getting: Currently have: Lian-Li Case Corsair TX750w Power Supply ATI 4870 1GB for crossfire with ATI x800 What I'm about to order to go along with it: Asus P6T Deluxe Intel Core I7 920 (2.66Ghz) Corsair...
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    Big Upgrade: Seem good?

    I'm looking to do a large upgrade when I get back from CES next week and wanted to make sure it all looked pretty good and worth the money since its currently around $1,300 of parts. Here is what I'm lookin at: Motherboard: EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 - $300 (upgrade from Abit IP35) CPU: Intel Core...
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    Help me upgrade my computer

    So it appears my mobo is failing to post and I dont think its a PSU issue so I was going to get a new one but decided it was time for a full upgrade and was looking for some help since its been a good 3 years since my last build and I'm a bit out of the loop. I'm looking to upgrade to i7 so I'll...
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    Comp wont boot?

    So long story short, I have an Abit IP35 motherboard which, when you boot up, normally gets about 5 second into booting, then shuts down, then fully boots up. I'm not sure why but thats just how it works. The other day I returned to my apartment after being away for a while for the holidays and...
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    Apple TV vs. WD TV?

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    Apple TV vs. WD TV?

    So i'm looking to get either the Apple TV or the WD TV for my parents this Christmas. Basically, they love when I have my computer/360 home so they can watch all my stuff, so I was gunna set this up for them. My two options are basically: Apple TV http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html...
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    True Knowledge Invites

    Hey I have a bunch of True Knowledge invites for anyone that wants one. Just post or PM me your email. http://beta.trueknowledge.com
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    HDD failing?

    So unfortunately I'm thinking one of my HD's might be failing so I was looking to see if you guys had any ideas. Basically I was just coding up some script and when I hit save my comp locked up. (I wasn't save or writing to this particular HD at the time) and I hear this high pitched tone come...
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    5.25 bay power switches?

    So this could be a pretty easy question but I'm just having trouble finding what I'm looking for. Essentially i want some form of power switches for a 5.25 bay in which I control the power to a few cathodes I want to put in my case. Essentially I'm looking for something like the following...
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    Stylizing Putty?

    I was just curious if anyone knows a way to stylize Putty or an alternative to putty that you can stylize? I'm basically looking to be able to add an alpha transparency to the window etc like you can with a true terminal.
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    MBM5 alternatives?

    So long story short I've been using MBM5 for years to monitor cpu/case temps but apparently my new motherboard (Abit IP35) is not supported by it. So my question is, does anyone know of any other alternatives that would support my board?
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    Firefox certificate issues?

    It seems that as of the other day I randomly am now having invalid certificate issued with lots of websites. It yells at me when I try to get onto gmail, facebook, etc. Any ideas how to fix this issue? Gmail gives me "You have received an invalid certificate. Please contact the..." Facebook...
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    Dual monitors not resize on small res game?

    So I realize this may be a dumb question but I figured its worth a try. I run my dual LCD setup at 1280x1024, however, many of the older games I play don't support that resolution so in order to maintain all my AIM/winamp etc windows on my second monitor i just play them windowed. However, my...
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    Lookin for a suggestion

    So long story short I fried my mobo a bit ago and replaced it with an MSI P965 Neo and unless I'm just missing some sort of major bios update, this thing is a piece of trash and I've had nothing but problems. So my plan is to return in and get a new one but I'm lookin for some suggestions. Heres...
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    Debian etch install issues, help

    Alright so I have debian sarge installed on my linux box and all of the sudden my internet stopped working and I don't know why. I figured, well i'll just format and go ahead with an etch upgrade and heres the problem i'm running into: As I boot up, the light on my wired linksys ethernet card...
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    Koolance Exos - Good/Bad?

    Long story short the fan on my Radeon x800 XT Platinum Edition is finally dieing and its causing my tr crash ingame with GPU temps of just being at my desktop that exceed 60C so I'm looking to either a) buy a new fan for it or b) finally go WC. I don't know much about WC so I'm just generally...
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    PSU dieing? Video card problems?

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    PSU dieing? Video card problems?

    So I've been having this problem where after a while of playing a particular game the graphics start to glitch a little and then quickly (in a matter of maybe 5 seconds) turn into my whole screen going crazy and then shutting off. My computer stays on, sounds of the game are still going but my...
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    Second HD not recognized?

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    Something plugged in wrong?

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    Linux execute problems

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    CPU fan error?

    So I finish formatting my main comp. Just got all my drivers and programs reinstalled and windows has just installed an update on my comp and needs a restart. So I go ahead and allow the restart but as it boots back up I now get a screen that flashed "CPU fan error!" and goes immediately to a...
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    Linux execute problems

    Hey, I'm running a server on Fedora and I am trying to get a few applications to run standalone but can't. They keep terminating as soon as I close my SSH client. For example, one service is ventrilo so i've tried both ./ventrilo_srv ./ventrilo_srv & Both commands start the server find...
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    Value creation failed '' at line 512

    I just formatted my PC on Sunday and I am getting this error every time I try to open my "Add/Remove Programs" Anyone have any Idea what is wrong or how to fix it?
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    Tons of old games!

    This sites got a lot of other flash games but they have some awesome remakes from older games: Battleship Counter Strike Counter Strike 2 DonkeyKong Duck Hunt Megaman Minesweeper Pacman Sonic Street Fighter Just a few of the cool ones. Also they have a ton of the old awesome...
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    dxva_sig.txt Issue?

    Hey, basically i'v e found that every time i load a movie thats embeded in a page such as this a file gets saved to my desktop called dxva_sig.txt and when i open it it usually has a capital B and sometimes a capital A writen in it. Any idea wyhats wrong or how to fix it? (I am using Windows...
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    Second HD not recognized?

    Basically I just setup my new system and i originally had just one HD and the cdrw hooked up for testing. The HD was a sata and therefor my bios recognized it as the Third IDE Master (it recognizes the 2 sata slots as thrid and fourth ide masters). I had bought a converter for the second HD...
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    Something plugged in wrong?

    Just finished building my new system but i'm having trouble with the bios setup (first time). I currently have a cdrw, floppy and 2 hd's one sata and the other is using a converter so both sata drives. However the bios autodetect comes up wioth this: Primary IDE Master: [LITE-ON COMBO SOHC]...
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    My New PC

    Hey, just bought my new PC last night and figured i'd go ahead and show it off :) Lain-li PC65 Antec True550 P4 3.0CGHz, 800M ASUS P4C800-E Delux ATI Radeon x800 XT DUAL DDR 1GB Corsair XMS WD 74GB Raptor WD 250GB Quiet Drive Sound Blaster Audigy2 Logitech Z-640 5.1 Lite on...
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    Another great games site

    www.EternalFun.com/games.php :p
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    Interactive forms?

    Hey, I was wondering if by chance anyone knew of some good javascript tutorials for interactive forms. For example, if you every had to make an account to buy something and theres a checkboxes for "Shipping Address" that says "Same as Billing" and if you chekc ti it gray's out all the boxes. Or...
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