Recent content by Crab Balls

Yep, been doing it that way since flickr started. I can't stand their stinken share interface, never did.

Got four 840s here and haven't noticed any problems yet.

It's generally done by trading it in on a Note 4! Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Check the connectors on the HD, if they are compromised you will be burning up the connectors on the new PS.

What you are describing is burnt out connectors caused by poor connections or sloppy crimping job at the factory. Sounds like PS is good. Install new connectors and move on. Also, need more information to make any recommendation on a PS. Brand of server/case, power requirements, single or...

Got a SAS RAID controller built in and a bunch of other neat features. Personally I prefer getting a lesser board and adding a seperate RAID controller as you have better control to suit your needs. Eight 2.5" SAS drives RAIDed for a scratch drive flies like a raped ape.

Sounds like you're building a vacuum cleaner with all those fans. Keep it simple and old school, SSDs for speed and HDs for storage. No shame in using those legacy SSDs. As for motherboards, go dual Xeon since you're doing video work. An inexpensive and robust MB is the Supermicro...

On the budget you mention you might as well skip the idea. For that price you're going to buy an underpowered piece of garbage that is guaranteed to disappoint. The other thing to consider is do you want a UPS that will send a "shut-down" signal to the equipment during a power loss or do you...

Exactly! That's my point. You got the walls open it would be foolish to not take advantage of this perfect opportunity. It's funny how people tend to resist this concept. One case I had in a large commercial building where the manager was resistant in running the network infrastructure for...

Not sure what cable providers you have in the area? I have Verizon FiOS and coax is a must. They use coax to go to each set top box, which uses a Moca bridge to connect ethernet from the ONT. The question you have to ask yourself is would you rather have the cable installed and hidden the way...

Sounds like you want validation and a reason to not run cable. I don't see wireless taking over any time soon, though the industry would like you to believe it. For future use, you have options with wiring and possibly conduit should take on the task. Plus, if you put the house on the market...

Phone wire is actually CAT3. Run the phone wire as well, you can use CAT5, just keep it a different color so you don't add confusion. You can get modular wall plates to build whatever hookups you desire. Don't skimp, run the cable now and never have any worries in the future.

Sounds like you got a good idea where to start. Buy good quality CAT6 and RG-6 cable and pull two home runs from the centralized hub location to each room. Strategically place your boxes on opposite sides of the room or where you know they will get the most use. Since your walls are open, use...

I know some will disagree with me, but I always prefer a clean install, especially with Windows, instead of cloning. Cloning you are copying all the crap and bloat you built up over the years. Start fresh and focus on any new problems, if any, instead importing old problems into the mix...

They got everything laid out nicely for high efficient air flow, which exits out the back. A well designed case is much better than the ones we see with 20 overpriced fans fighting each other. Price is relative, you pay a little more upfront for a good featured packed case or you buy a cheap...