Recent content by BlueSilver

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    Healthcare Telepractice PC

    For the backup, perhaps you would want to write a CD every month or so and get a safety deposit box, in addition to the Windows home server? Then you're covered in the event of fire, flood, or direct lightning strike. Of course, this wouldn't have any bearing on your projected costs!
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    Mid-range multipurpose build

    I think I will go with the 650TX. It's definitely more than I will ever need, but the review I read said it's still pretty efficient at low power, and very quiet, plus it has a 5 year warranty. I'm not in CA, so I can buy from Newegg :) A new monitor would be a great upgrade for me...
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    New build or keep current build

    Are you saying you're worried that your desktop will use too much electricity? You will spend more money on a new build than you will ever save on electricity. Say you decrease your average energy consumption by 100W (I think that's pretty optimistic?). Then if you use your computer 10 hours...
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    Mid-range multipurpose build

    I'm putting together an upgrade/new build to replace my desktop. I'm looking forward to having one of those new-fangled cases that actually has USB ports on the front ;) I haven't kept up with hardware news in the interim, so I'd appreciated it if anyone could point out any glaring mistakes...