Recent content by bjamm2

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    The cheap SSDs thread

    Any updated info for maybe a 240gb?
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    The cheap SSDs thread

    Following, hoping for an update soon. Need a new ssd as I think my ADATA 64gb sandforce is dying and its running my PFSENSE. Can't have that go down... need new one to update and might try sophos or something ..
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    Using EA8500 as AP

    Have a question about upgrading wifi and keeping Tomato for main router. Current setup is an Asus N66u with Tomato. Firewall/static ip configured on this router. 75/75 Fios internet. Wifi is disabled. Currently have two TPlink TL WDR4300 as AP on both sides of the house to provide...
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    DEAD Epson HC8350 1080P $1099 FREE shipping NEW $200 cheaper then epson!

    Yeah I measured for a 14-6 throw but with the 1foot of the projector it is about 13-6 instead. Threw me off a bit. I am doing a DIY screen and it is 120" melamine board approx 60x106. Will probably wrap a 3" velvet border onto the screen and make do.. :) It is bright though, I have to turn...
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    DEAD Epson HC8350 1080P $1099 FREE shipping NEW $200 cheaper then epson!

    Considering trading my BenQ W6000 for this as it has more Zoom . I mis-measured and not sure what to do in my theatre room! :P Got the W6000 from Frys but didnt account for the depth of the projector when mounting it and thus the screen is about 6-8 inches too small for the 120" screen on the...
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    newegg storage sale

    How are those hitatchi drives in raid5? Might replace some other drives if those are decent enough.. reviews are very mixed
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    Build Log: 12TB ZFS File Server (6x2TB)

    Nice thread. Interesting read as I build my 24bay zfs similar setup. Will be doing two 12drive raidz2 pools. Now if newegg would lift the dumb 5 drive limit on those F4 drives so I can get going
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    [DEAD] NE - ZyXEL 8-port 10/100/1000 Mbps switch - $24.99 with Free Ship until 6/30

    Just got the trendnet for the same price a few days ago. Is there any real difference?
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    Fandango 2 movie tickets for $9 through livingsocial

    I bought two for four tickets total. However I received 4 codes that say they are good for 2x tickets (8 total). Good deal for $18?! :)
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    Ceton on the way!

    I love mine. Verizon fios with cablecard setup on an i7 920 12gb ram and 10tb in raid5 (for about 7.5tb of space) :) Already filling up with hd and might have to build a separate box for all my hd movies/tv series now.. Now if i can figure out how to get the commercials to auto remove! :(...
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    FIOS: Own router + NIM or FIOS Router?

    I have this. I use my own linksys gigabit N router. the NIM only downloads the VOD and guide. I actually dont even need that anymore as I purchased a tv tuner card and setup a 10tb media center to record all my fios tv.. However before, you will notice the guide updates faster and the VOD...
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    What do you think of the AsRock Extreme 4 P67 board ?

    and now the b3 has 3yr warranty
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    Still waiting for Newegg adv replacement for my Arock Extreme4 purchased on 1/10/2010

    I got my Asrock Extreme6 about a month ago... newegg paid to overnight it too.. very happy and running my 2500k at 4ghz no problems.
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    What do you think of the AsRock Extreme 4 P67 board ?

    Will be upgrading tonight. I got the Asrock Extreme6.. saw the 1.4 bios the other day.. will check if there is a 1.5 now! :)
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    A little confused on RAID

    Im in the exact same situation. Im building a media server/dvr. Will run the OS off an extra 60gb Vertex SSD I have. I bought four 2tb Samsung F4 drives from newegg this week and I was considering Raid0/Raid5 but can't decide on what to do. Is there a way to setup two raid 0 setups...