Recent content by Venner

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    Aggrevating Boot Issue

    I've been building and troubleshooting PCs since the early 90s, but I'm having an issue with my father's PC that I'm having a heck of a time isolating. I put the machine together for him back in November, and he's had no issues until this week. After the machine sits overnight, it won't boot...
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    Low power linux box ideas

    That is a very cool idea, but where would one go about getting a power brick that would work? I am assuming that these are meant more for a datacenter or elsewhere where you might have a DC rail to plug into to? I would be extraordinarily leery to connecting a computer directly to the mains with...
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    Low power linux box ideas

    Thanks for the input everyone. Yes, looking at your suggestions and doing more research, if I were to buy today, I would lean towards the GA-J1900N-D3V, for its relative power, low electricity consumption and the dual Ethernet ports. I use a DVI-to-HDMI cable for my current HTPC setup, so if...
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    Low power linux box ideas

    For me, ultra-low power would be the least possible power draw that could handle the tasks I mentioned on a 24/7 basis. Where I live now, I keep my server on all the time. At $0.08 - $0.10 per kwh, it costs me (at worst) $15 a month, which I certainly wouldn't mind saving. At $0.40/kwh where I...
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    Low power linux box ideas

    I didn't see any threads more recent than 5 or so years ago, so I thought I'd ask. I'd like to buy or build an ultra-low power linux box, and I'm not sure what's out there these days, or in that market segment. Ideally, it'd be able to run a full (if minimal) linux distro. I'm planning to...
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    GPU Upgrade On "Older" System?

    Hey all. I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a single 6870, 6950, or 560ti -- or other, I'm open -- and was wondering (a) whether my current setup would really benefit, (b) which you'd recommend, and (c) whether my PS is still adequate for all of the above. (I figure the answer...
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    Time to upgrade? Preliminary help

    Hey all. I haven't kept up with video much over the past four years or so. I'm thinking about upgrading my video card(s) and not sure where my current setup stands performance-wise against the latest, what would be a decent upgrade, and what would be the best bang-for-my-buck. I thought I'd...
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    My new Core 2 Duo setup is on the way:). I can't wait check it out

    Hey, same here man. My rig should hopefully be put together by the weekend as parts arrive. Old System: AMD XP 2600+, Radeon 9700, 19" CRT from 1997 New system: Intel C2D E6600, X1900 crossfire, Dell 24" LCD Much nicer :-D
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    Upgrading; Hardware Advice?

    Okay. I ordered everything. Now just to sit back and wait. Shaved costs on a couple of things because I realized that the placement of the hard drive cage in my current system wouldn't work -- needed a new case. MSI 975X Platinum Motherboard Corsair PC5400 DDR2, 2Gb MSI RX1900 Crossfire...
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    Upgrading; Hardware Advice?

    Right. I'm settling down a bit on my choices while I wait for my bank deposit to post. Which, knowing my bank, will take 'till Tuesday... At any rate, I think I'm going to go with: MSI 975X motherboard Corsair PC6400 DDR2, 2Gb MSI RX1900 Crossfire Intel C2D E6600 retail Which leaves...
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    Upgrading; Hardware Advice?

    Hey all. I'm putting together my first major system upgrade since 2002 soon and am looking to order this weekend. I was going to hold off a little longer, but I started by buying a Dell 2407wfp (which I love) and now I need the system to back it up :-) My current rig is an Athlon XP 2600+...
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    Laptop Backpack & Carry On

    Wow. I'd like to again give props to Provantage. I ordered my backpack at 1am Monday night/Tuesday Morning, got shipping notification at 9:15am Tuesday, and received the darn thing Wednesday (today) at noon. (Shipped from Connecticut.) That's crazy-fast ground delivery to rural Ohio. Usually...
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    Laptop Backpack & Carry On

    Hey, thanks all. I gave those a look. The Targus Sport Deluxe looked especially promising. While trying to track down a cheaper price for that, I ran across the Mobile Edge Premium Backpack, which I eventually found for $51 from Provantage. I think that'll do the job. I ordered it at 1am EST and...
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    Laptop Backpack & Carry On

    Hey all. I'm going to be studying (law) in Europe for 2.5 months this summer and doing a good bit of traveling as well. I don't want a lot of baggage dragging me down (in fact, I'd prefer not to check any luggage on the planes either.) Since most airlines allow two carry-on items, I'm looking...
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    SSL / Sign-in Problems

    Hey all. I've been having some odd issues the last few days signing in to certain secure sites. I can sign in at my university webmail and at paypal, and to some other SSL sites. I can't sign in to Sprint to pay my phone bill, can't sign in to my bank, and I can't sign in to eBay. I...