Recent content by DataChief

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    bad RAID speed performance

    oh, i found another great "feature" the raid has... Whenever i transfer a file to/from the array, while listening to music/etc, it produces the nicest nasty sound interference you could imagine. It's not too loud or anything, just really high-pitched static type crap. I guess I'll hafta wait...
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    bad RAID speed performance

    OK, I just tried the RAID on my Abit KR7A-Raid for the first time and im very disappointed. First off, im not a novice user, and I'm not new to the idea of raid. I've setup everything perfectly, yet I still get crappy transfer speeds. I have 2 IBM 120GXP 80GB drives (7200RPM, nice fast...
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    What kinda creature was Gollum? Made a bet...

    OK, someone bet me $20 that Gollum was/is a hobbit. We were arguing about it and I maintained my side that the books never said Gollum was a hobbit and that he was some kinda of other "creature". Not man, elf, dwarf, hobbit, etc. I'm right about this one, right? I haven't looked to find the...
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    SLK-800 vs MCX426 and PAL8045

    I currently own a couple pal8045s and mc462s. I like the way they mount, using the 4 holes and springs and stuff, both safe and effective. Everyone says the Thermalright SLK-800 cools a lot better though, and im wondering if I made the right choice when I bought 2 of them for 2 new systems :o...
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    which 21" mofo monitor should i get?

    bump for an important decision
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    which 21" mofo monitor should i get?

    Anyone know if the Samsung 1200NF ("22 inch" 20.0 viewable) monitor would be better than the Sony ones?
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    which 21" mofo monitor should i get?

    OK, ive been looking at 21" (20" viewable) flatscreen (trinitron or whatever) CRTs I know these things are awefully expensive, but I'm willing to go without food for a few weeks to pay for it ;) anyhow, ive been looking at like 3 Sony models mostly. Haven't really seen anything else. If I...
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    Need idea for funny pic with network switches

    lol, a few ideas i might need to try ;) anyone else too? btw - Don't worry. I wouldn't risk anything by putting the switches into any sort of situations that could go bad and damage them ;) The 18-wheeler idea is...and idea. I could take an old hub or something relatively the same size and...
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    Need idea for funny pic with network switches

    Just received 3 $4000 switches for my lan party at the end of June. I hafta give them back when I'm done, but they're mine until then!! muah hahaha Anyway, I've been trying to think of something funny i could do with the 3 switches and take a picture of it. If I had a little sister with a tea...
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    LAN party in Rockford, IL -- End of June

    omg dude, that Yatta thing is very very scary :o I'm scarred for life
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    LAN party in Rockford, IL -- End of June

    It's coo wolf, I understand. Happy B-Day coming up then :) Shat, ur soooooooo far away I wouldn't expect you to come anyway. I know ur a busy guy and shiz. I'm having to work all summer myself as well :( Full time iz sux. Pay is purdy good tho Anyone else thinkin of comin pls check out...
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    Midwest LAN PARTY - Don't miss out

    Currently 30 registrants, could definitely use more :) I've gotten nearly 10 new ones in less than 24 hours, so thats a good sign
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    LAN party in Rockford, IL -- End of June

    hehe, come one and all if you can!!! BGod: thats not too far, i know you just donut wanna come and get "telefagged" by me again ;) NWM: come you should :) tell the boss tis important business trip Evad: not far at all!! Sign up lar, I'll get ya on the registrants/attendees list immediately...
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    SAK-Lan -- Midwest LAN Party in northern IL -- End of June!!!

    I'll hafta make this short--I'd like to get to bed soon ;) Anyhow, I'm hosting a lan party in Rockford, IL (northern center of IL) at the end of June. Rockford is only 80-90 miles west of Chicago, so anyone close enough and willing to make the drive is welcome to come :) Tons of info...
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    Midwest LAN PARTY - Don't miss out

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