Recent content by SoFChef

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    Did you recently build a "silent" PC?

    any pics of this ?
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    server or file share

    Would it be silly for me to upgrade my current server (W2k3 std) to a W2k8 server if all I do on that computer is file share and backups? I am currently using the 180 day trial of W2k8 server and it's nice but probably overkill. I have Win7Pro on order and think that it should serve my needs...
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    Unable to make more than 1 Virtual machine on 2008 Server, please help!

    I'm curious as to how things worked out for you. Care to share?
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    RAID0 on two different Raptors

    Reporting back, all went well.
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    RAID0 on two different Raptors

    'course. Thanks
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    RAID0 on two different Raptors

    I have a two WD Raptor set-up: one for the System and one for Data. The system drive is getting maxed out. I will be installing more programs in the near future. I either need a new bigger drive or ... group the two drives together in Raid0 for a larger system drive and use a different...
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    Help installing GTX 260

    well fingers crossed evga won't have any in stock either!
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    Help installing GTX 260

    I hope all went well with the install. I'm curious about the RMA though... I'm RMAing the same card right now and wondered if they explained why they returned the different card.
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    Help me find/design my new desk

    Actually I do turn them off/put them to sleep. It's just inconvenient. I've thought more about it. I can probably do more to silence the server so that's step one. Then I will tackle the monster. THEN I will build the ultimate desk!
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    Help me find/design my new desk

    I'm a large guy who hates to hear my computers when I'm not gaming. I have two computers, one for gaming and one for media serving. The Gaming PC is in an Antec P180 and the Server is in a Silverstone Temjin T07. They are actually pretty quiet, but I hate hearing anything when I'm reading on...
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    Mandelbrot Explorer Benchmark Test

    I am interested in finding out WHY there is this delta between the two OSs. I dual boot XP Professional and Vista Ultimate on my laptop. I ran the benchmark in this Mandelbrot Explorer program: http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors...26611/index_win_e.html These are my results: Vista's...
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    Best bang for the buck?

    Thanks guys, I will pass it on.
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    Best bang for the buck?

    I don't know the ATI video card line up that well, so can someone help me. My friend wants to get this card: Asus EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M Video Card PCI Express x16, Dual DVI (http://usa.asus.com/products.a...odel=1411&modelmenu=1) Is it a good deal for that price? Is it about equivalent to an...
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    Nero 6 failing to run in Vista 64

    OK I'm having a hell of a time getting nero to work here on my Vista 32 install. Can I get a hand? What's the correct way? I know this is short on details, but I just got back after a business trip of 2 months.