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    Google Buzz / Twitter Privately Hosted

    Hello all. I'm looking to set up a private google buzz / twitter-like server for private use by my friends and I. I don't want anything fancy, just a way for a few friends to share links, post pictures, etc that we have full control over. The internet it written in ink and as a professional...
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    ATX HTPC Case which fits Thermalright Shaman

    Hello all, Does anyone know of a nice black aluminum ATX HTPC case which will fit a Thermalright Shaman? I'd really like to stick to all 140mm fans. I was looking at the Lian Li PC-C60B but unfortunately it looks like it's not tall enough. Thanks, Jason
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    Using Intel Integrated 4000 HD with a Discrete Card

    Hello all. Is it possible to dynamically switch between the Intel Integrated graphics on sandy/ivy bridge chips and a discrete gpu to save energy? It seems crazy that I have a GPU that uses 100W at idle when 90% of the time I could get by with just the integrated. (The 10% being gaming.)...
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    Intel i7 3770K vs 3770T

    Hello all. Does anyone know if there's any point to getting the 3770K vs the 3770T? I was thinking I'd like to set up the processor with a very low non-turbo clock speed and a high turbo clock speed, kind of like what the 3770T does. Does it pay to get the 'T' or can this same thing be...
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    Underclocking & undervolting an i7 920

    Hello all. I was looking to put together a low power home server. I have a core i7 920 machine I was thinking of using for this purpose. Is underclocking the processor a viable option to reduce power consumption? If so, to what degree can you reduce it before things stop working? I'd...
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    Large storage solution - Software Raid 5?

    Hello all. I am looking to store a large amount of media: movies, tv, music, etc. Speed isn't a huge concern as I don't think this will impact watching a movie, etc. (Correct me if I'm wrong.) I backup everything I can't afford to lose already so that really has no bearing on this...
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    Thermalright AXP-140 RT vs Noctua NH-C14

    I have a Thermalright AXP-140 RT on my i7 920 in my HTPC. I have it overclocked and temperatures are a bit higher than I'd like. Is the Noctua NH-C14 a worthwhile upgrade to bring my temps down or will I see only a few degree difference? I think I can fit the Noctua with both fans. I...
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    Noctua NH-C14 vs Thermalright AXP-140 RT

    I have a Thermalright AXP-140 RT on my i7 920 in my HTPC. I have it overclocked and temperatures are a bit higher than I'd like. Is the Noctua NH-C14 a worthwhile upgrade to bring my temps down or will I see only a few degree difference? I think I can fit the Noctua with both fans. I...
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    DVI Switch Needed?

    I'm looking to have (3) locations where I can plug in a laptop to a projector. Can I just have a passive splitter on the projector and run DVI cables to each location or do I need an active switcher? Thanks, J
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    CPU bottleneck?

    Quick question which I think I know the answer to but I just wanted to make sure: If I am playing a game and I keep my windows task manager on the second screen. If the CPU usage never goes above 50-60% on 4 cores (all about evenly) is it possible for my FPS to be "CPU limited"? I'm...
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    Mixing Ram

    Hello all. I've always bought all new ram at the same time. I currently have a Core i7 setup with 6GB of ram. I was looking to upgrade to 12GB of ram as I do a lot of heavy CAD work and multitasking. I currently have a matched set of (3) 2GB sticks of ram...
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    Share internet connection from one house to another

    I'm looking at buying a house approximately 1/5th of a mile from my parents house. I was hoping to set up a network bridge so that I can grab internet from their house. It's mostly line of sight straight to the house with minimal obstructions (typical suburbia with half the distance being a...
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    Asus P6T Deluxe with 3-way SLI GTX 280's

    Hello all. I'm getting ready for the release of Skyrim and was looking to upgrade my machine. I currently am running an Asus P6T Deluxe motherboard with a GTX 280. I was looking at picking up (2) more GTX 280's and running 3-way SLI. I have a 1000W Corsair power supply so I assume it will...
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    Network between 2 houses

    I have a situation where there are two houses approximately 500 feet apart (maybe 350' not exactly sure) with LOS possible. Can house A have a router after the ISP supplied router which will feed a directional antenna and then connect to another directional antenna in house B to allow for...
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    Possible to tunnel between homes?

    I was looking to make (2) different homes appear to be the same LAN. Each house has its own separate FIOS connection and the homes are a few miles apart. Is it possible to tunnel through (on OSI layer 2, I think?) like this?
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    Drobo S 2nd Generation USB 3.0 Speeds?

    I've scoured the internet and can't seem to find any benchmarks. Has anyone here used the Drobo S 2nd Generation with USB 3.0? If so, any benchmarks? Thanks.
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    Upgrading storage...

    Ok so I'm upgrading my storage in general on my main home computer. I currently have a 300GB Velociraptor as my applications/os drive & (2) 1TB seagates for my storage. I'm thinking of moving up to (2) 2TB WD Green Drives for storage but I'm not sure how I should do my os / applications...
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    Hard Drive Recommendation for Media Storage Only

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a hard drive that will solely be used for storing and viewing media. Is it worth getting a fast drive like the WD Black drives or will the WD Green drives be fine for this purpose? I'm looking to get (2) 2TB drives. Thanks in advance.
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    Multiple monitor setup with different video cards?

    I have a PC I built a while ago with a Core i7 920, Asus P6T v1, & an NVIDIA GTX 280. I recently upgraded to a 1000W corsair power supply. I'm looking to expand to a 4 monitor setup. It seems like it wouldn't be worth it to buy another GTX 280 because if I sli them I'll only get 2 monitor...
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    When will we be seeing Core Duo laptops from Dell or Alienware?

    I have been interested in a dual core gaming and multitasking laptop so I have been waiting for Core Duo laptops to be available from Dell or Alienware. Anyone know when we will be seeing these? EDIT: Hoping for one with a 6800go class video card or better.
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    A few questions about laptop upgrading and gaming!

    Hey all, I have been lurking in these forums for a while now and I have some questions! In newer laptops that have Pentium M and Core Duo chips, are the processors able to be upgraded by the user (provided that it is compatible, I also know there is a likely to be a great deal of...