Recent content by Xtrem

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    Tv pc

    Can't do netflix by itself, not sure about spotify/pandora
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    Why I am not excited about DDR4

    But, WHY are they pushing for it if it is slower?
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    Tv pc

    Yes...
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    HTPC build advice

    I can't get 4k to run on my TV with an i3 at 1.7Ghz. :/ It just lags
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    Possibly hacked laptop

    Check your antivirus, maybe it quarantined the file thinking it was malware?
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    Building 4 mini PC's for work

    What about a i3 Nuc?
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    Hard drive fails SMART but no reallocated sectors

    I've got a SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 and it's been running fast and steady as a champ
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    Cloning laptop HDD to SSD....

    Whats a good piece of software to clone a HDD to SSD and while keeping the SSD optimized? I don't think a bit-by-bit would work if its different sizes
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    Intel Diagnostic Tool looping...

    If it's not overclocked, then that would be typical. I would suggest getting a better cooler, maybe the Hyper 212+ for like 20-30 bucks
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    Intel Diagnostic Tool looping...

    You said... stock heatsink? Like... the Intel Heatsink?
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    Looking for cheap POE switch

    I have the switch you listed and I'm using it for POE cameras. Works great
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    Am I in danger?

    Get a Kill-a-Watt and measure the power usage...
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    Power outage damaged my equipment!

    Hdmi surge protector? That exists? Everything that has Hdmi is connected for an ac surge protector
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    Power outage damaged my equipment!

    Unfortunately no UPS for my home entertainment system. I tried the PS3 and Tivo directly to the TV, no dice. Now I'm thinking that somehow it fried through the HDMI's of each device, weird huh? I heard surge protector warranties are hard to get too...
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    Power outage damaged my equipment!

    Hey guys, A squirrel got on top of a power pole and got zapped, the power turned off and came back a minute later. A couple hours after that, a crew came out and turn off the power again for 15 minutes or so. I found out later that my receiver, ps3 and tivo not doesn't output to my TV...