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  1. EarthwormJim

    Windows 2000 Up to Date AntiVirus

    I work at a power supply lab, and some of the oscilloscopes that we use, are Windows 2000 embedded based computers (Techtronix TDS5104B). There does not appear to be a way to update the OS to something modern. The software to run the oscilloscope portion of the computer, won't install on...
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    Thought I'd post some RAID applications for probability.

    Just thought I'd post a quick applications paper I had to do for my probability class. I chose to base it on RAID 5 and 6; looking at the probability of an array failing to rebuild due to UREs. Anyway, if I'm completely wrong, feel free to shoot me down :) Cliffs: For a 10 drive 20...
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    Starcraft 2 > furmark

    Well after trying to figure out why Starcraft 2 was crashing, even with the FPS limited, I determined it was the overclock on my 8800gt. I've had this 8800gt overclocked to 750/1800/950 for ~2 years now. It's stable in Crysis, furmark, futurmark, you name it. But good lord, it crashes in...
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    Celeron 430 enough for HTPC?

    I was just wondering if anyone has any experience running a Celeron 430 in a HTPC. I'm putting together a HTPC with an m-itx board and Celeron 430's are dirt cheap, not to mention they have a low TDP. I do have an ATI 4350 for hardware H.264 acceleration, so provided I have that video card...
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    Any other cases like the Lian Li A05?

    Looking to build up a new computer for my parents, something fairly small but that still uses a full ATX motherboard (Frys Core i5 deal). I noticed that the Lian Li A05 is just about the smallest case I can find that can support a full ATX motherboard...
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    Buying a new netbook, can't decide which one.

    I can't decide which netbook I should get. I've narrowed it down to 4 models. Lenovo S10E - Atom Processor, 512mb ram, 80gb hard drive, 10" screen, 3 cell battery $289 Asus EEE PC 1000HD - Celeron M (900mhz), 1gb ram, 120gb hard drive, 10" screen, 3 cell battery $275 Acer...
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    Recommendations on possible 2.0 speaker setup.

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a cheap ($100 or under) 2.0 setup I could get, that would replace the speakers in my Sharp LCD TV. I'm open to DIY setups (I build tube guitar amps) and used. The TV has two RCA outputs for L and R channels and an optical output. It looks...
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    Possible to drive two separate speakers with two separate audio streams?

    Lately, I have been watching video content from my computer onto my TV. It's great, however I also like to play games (WoW) while I watch videos. Consequently since I'm doing both on the same computer, I have mute WoW or I end up with it's effects being blasted through my TV. However I'd...
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    In need of a toaster oven, recommendations?

    So my toaster oven decided to catch fire and die horribly on me, so I'm now in need of a new toaster oven. I have been reading reviews and the Panasonic G100P really caught my eye. It's an infared toaster and cooks really fast. Sadly it has been discontinued. So now I'm looking for a...
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    Possible to remaster DVD for better quality?

    I got a copy of the Phantom Edit (Yes I already own Episode I on DVD), but the image quality leaves a bit to be desired. It's rather grainy and not as detailed as my original Episode I DVD. Is there any software around that can remove noise in a DVD? Maybe even enhance the detail, just all...
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    Weird display issue with Vista x64

    All of a sudden today, I turned on my computer and I had no display. Restarted my computer and turned on my tv and noticed Vista all of a sudden was defaulting to my TV-Out on my 8800gt as the main monitor. Thought it was weird, so I tried to make my monitor the main display, it wasn't even...
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    Build your own external hard drive enclosure?

    My father wants to get an external hard drive for backing up his computer. For whatever reason he doesn't want to use the NAS I have on our network. I was originally looking at just a 1tb external hard drive. They're pretty expensive, so I figured a good enclosure and two 750gb samsung...
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    New Nvidia Beta 174.74 drivers add overscan/underscan adjustment to Vista x64

    One of my annoyances with Nvidia drivers when it came to Vista x64 was the lack of overscan/underscan adjustments for the tv output. On my tv I had at least an inch border around the picture (tv is 27") which I had no way to remove. Now with the newest drivers I can finally fix it!!
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    Why did Vista SP1 remove permanently disabling signed drivers verification!

    After installing SP1 for Vista x64, I can't permanently disable signed driver checking. I have to press F8 to disable it before every boot. I have an xbox controller hooked up to my computer, and I'm using the XBCD drivers which of course are not signed. Just a really annoying change. I...
  15. EarthwormJim

    First Water Cooled Build.

    Well after enough lurking around on the cases and cooling forum, I thought I'd post up my recent first venture into water cooling. Goal with the computer was to make it as near to silent as possible, while still getting as good if not better performance than the best air coolers. Pretty much...
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    Underscan/Overscan adjustments for 8800gt

    I finally got my new computer up and running, and I just now hooked my standard def tv up to the video card via an s-video cable. On my old computer with an ati video card, overscan/underscan adjustment options were right there in catalyst control panel. On my new computer with an 8800gt...
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    Anyone notice the new Crucial add banner?

    Has anyone noticed the new Crucial add banners at the top of the forums here? I don't think the image that is presented is what was originally planned. Most of us noticed the new ad months ago - especially after the first time it was posted. Or the second. Or the third. Or...
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    Are sound cards even worth it now days?

    I'm planning on building up a new computer next month and I'm wondering if it's even worth it to buy a new sound card. Primary purpose of the computer is gaming. I still have my Sound Blaster Audigy (original one) that has been passed down through several builds. Should I just keep using...
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    Thoughts on Video Editing Setup

    I'm building a new computer for my Dad, he's planning on using it exclusively to edit with Avid Liquid 7 pro. I've read around a bit but I'm still a bit iffy on the video card I should go with. Budget is around $2000, maybe a little more but that's about the limit. So far this is what I...
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    New Phone Suggestions.

    I'm in search of a new phone to replace my aging SMT5600. I'm really looking for a phone with better media playing capabilities. 240x320 resolution or greater, screen 2.6 inches or greater and it must have at the very least a number pad for dialing (qwerty would be nice too). It must be...
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    Anyone else creeped out by todays Woot add?

    Anyone else creeped out by todays Woot add? The one for the tv tuner thing, and on the screen of the laptop they have a turkey man (roasted turkey with a guys head on it).
  22. EarthwormJim

    Need a new monitor!

    Well long story short, my dad wants my Dell 2001fp. He already has one but he wants a second to run dual monitors. He has offered to buy me a new monitor. I'm pretty much looking for a similar monitor with the same resolultion, I don't like widescreen. Out of the 20" 1600x1200 monitors...
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    Problems playing video on SMT5600 phone.

    I can't really seem to get my SMT5600 to play videos that I've encoded for it. I use windows movie maker, and choose the pocket pc profile yet my phone won't play the files. Infact it won't seem to play with any of the other profiles you can choose in windows movie maker. I have Windows...
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    Port Forwarding not working

    I can't seem to get port forwarding to work at all on my router, a linksys WRT54G v2. I have the specified ports set, protocal set for both, and I have the ip address for the computer i want entered. I just don't understand why it won't work. I have the newest firmware, version 4.30.5...
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    Problems with my new SMT 5600

    I just bought an SMT5600 off of ebay recently. Well it finally arrived and seems to be working fine except that I can't get it to sync with my computer. My computer doesn't even seem to acknowlege that it is plugged in. It charges through the USB fine though. I have tried different cables and...
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    Problems with my new SMT 5600

    I just bought an SMT5600 off of ebay recently. Well it finally arrived and seems to be working fine except that I can't get it to sync with my computer. My computer doesn't even seem to acknowlege that it is plugged in. It charges through the USB fine though. I have tried different cables and...
  27. EarthwormJim

    Need a new small cell phone, help!

    I need a new phone, my current nokia i6590i is on its way out. I don't really care about too many features, a camera would be nice but is not important. All I care about is size, it needs to be small. I was looking at the Razr, it seems nice and is very thin. Any other recommendations...
  28. EarthwormJim

    IBM Soft Touch Clicky Keyboard?

    I currently have an IBM model M "clicky" keyboard. While I love the feel of it, the noise is quite anoying. I heard IBM made a Soft Touch version of the keyboard which was supposed to dampen the sound. I was wondering if anyone has actually used it, and does it feel the same as a regular...
  29. EarthwormJim

    Can't intall Alchemy 1.0 in Linksys WRT54G V2.0

    I can't seem to get Alchemy 1.0 firmware to install on my WRT54G. Everytime I try I get an error "Upgrade are failed."
  30. EarthwormJim

    Request: Conan's Ford Taurus Video

    I recently lost the video of Conan's '91 Ford Taurus and I can't seem to find a working link anywhere anymore. I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me find a link to this video.
  31. EarthwormJim

    Intel retail edge not available for Best Buy?

    I can't seem to log into Intel's Retail Edge anymore. It says my email address is not valid. So I went to go re-register and I'm no longer seeing Best Buy as an option. My discount and retail edge are really the only things keeping me there, why oh why can't i get it now. :(
  32. EarthwormJim

    *rant* Creative sucks

    Well I just went through hell trying to get the drivers for my Sound Blaster Audigy. You'd think Creative would be kind enough to easily supply the user with drivers. But no, all they give me is a partial download that never completes. I even tried going to Creative's other world locations...
  33. EarthwormJim

    What Should I get? X800 pro PCI-E, or 6800NU PCI-E

    I've already got my system running, and I'm currently using an x700pro. It's ok but I want something faster. What I really want is either a 6800gt PCI-E or an x800XL, but those are never coming out anytime soon. I've only got about two weeks before I can return the x700 pro, so out of my...
  34. EarthwormJim

    Ever want to start a club like Fight Club?

    I've never really been in a fight before in all my life (17 years), and I've always wondered how I'd do. Dunno about you, but a club for fighting where it really doesn't matter what the outcome of a fight is sounds like fun. I'm sure it would suck getting the sh!t beat out of you, but I...
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    Beginner Electric guitar suggestions

    I'm looking into learning how to play the electric guitar and would like to know what guitar or starter kit I should get. I've tried looking around on the internet for advice, but I mostly seem to find stores. So far the only two potentials I've found are the Epiphone Les Paul Special II and...
  36. EarthwormJim

    Mouse sensitivity problems in Battlefield 1942

    can't seem to make my mouse sensitivity work right in battlefield 1942 or any of its mods. I try adjusting the sensitivity to what I want and it works fine in menus and when I'm spectating, but the second I'm alive and aiming the sensitivity is not what I set it to. No matter what setting I try...
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    Should I buy VGA Silencer, Giant II, or Zalman ZM80C-HP

    I'm interested in buying a new heatsink for my 9700pro and I'm wondering which one I should buy. I've narrowed it down to three (though any other suggestion is gladly accepted), the Arctic Cooling VGA Silencer, Thermaltake Giant II, and the Zalman ZM80C-HP. I'm leaning more towards the Zalman...
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    Power Color 9700np OEM $115 Free Shipping!!

    Power Color 9700np Z-buy.com is selling a Power Color 9700np for only $115 with free shipping. They have a pretty respectable reseller rating too.
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    Is running my P4B 2.53ghz at 1.7 volts dangerous?

    Right now I have my P4B 2.53ghz running at 1.6 volts @ 3ghz, would running it at 1.7 volts so I could get it to 3.2ghz be dangerous? When I did run it at 1.7volts it ran at 43ºC idle and 50ºC load, so is heat the only real danger when running a CPU at a higher voltage? Or should I be concerned...