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    Guidance needed

    I have a white box originally thrown together circa 2011ish that never got used. It has an Intel i5 3570(???) with integrated graphics on a gigabyte board with 32gb memory. It was intended to be headless video storage but never got used. We now need a box for the kids, so I need something...
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    Black Brushed Aluminum Case Needed

    Got a Middle atlantic Slim 5 rack, and need a case or two that match the MA Black Brushed Anodized Face Plates. Custom AV Rack has a better picture than the MA site: http://www.customavrack.com/Products/643-middle-atlantic-hbl4-black-brushed-and-anodized-blank-filler-panel-4u.aspx I can...
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    Application Specialist needs a point in the right direction...

    We have a new system at work, and my group has a server that will be receiving inbound print jobs after an outside firm does some processing. When the jobs come in we typically only see the name blip in a folder as the job comes back in then it prints. Unless of course, the user selects wrong...
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    Dead Deal.. HOT...Polk RTI A9 $399.99 each at newegg.

    Woot woot!!! $100 cheaper per speaker than last years weekend deals. Yes these are the waaaay better than the Monitor & TSI line, but require a good ampunt of power. The entry bookshelves RTI A1 was $179/pair. Not too sure about these, I can vouch for the A3's I got last year for $250/pair.
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    VMWare point in the right direction

    I took an Operating systems class ~2 years ago that focused on the typical memory management, race conditions, and 101 kernal design stuff, but also happened to give a basic 101 understanding of VMWare. In the class we set up ubuntu x64, installed VMware server on one machine, then we...
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    SSDs and Trim Possibly a stupid Q

    Prices are dropping and I am probably going to be able to reason with my wife to get a few 512GB Crucial M4. I know trim does not work with raid zero, but what about raid one at the OS level? My intent is: C: mirrored M4 512gb D mirrored Samsung F4 2tb If I cant run an...
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    Mid size cases with a door... ahhh kids...

    Does anyone know of a few cases with doors? We currently have the older style aluminum lanboy with the blue lit front fan and open grating that our 2 yr old loves to play with. I loved it because I could route unneeded/too long cables to the tool holder area. Needs: -Under $200, of course...
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    Recommend memory/Memory strap Q...

    Back in the day, I read it was better to run memory that was synchronous to your FSB. So I got DDR 400 for my Athlon X64 4800+, then a while later I got DDR2 800 for my Q6600. I happened to drive by the NJ Microcenter last weekend on a family trip, so I stopped in and got a couple of i5 3570K...
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    Current state of video cards other than games?

    It's been a while, I seem to remember AMD was all about power savings and midrange performance and then the 5000 series was about to drop and could do 9 screens. Nvidia was concentrating on GPGPU but still had the top card until the 59?? started getting reviews. So, what is the deal with...
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    Video codec for Android to Windows 7 videos needed

    I backed up my wifes phone to my laptop because it is almost filled with videos (~7.5gb of 8gb) and is now having problems. Unfortunately, more than 1/2 of the .mp4 videos are playing audio only. I tried Windows media player, and quicktime but it's the same in both. This is really weird to me...
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    Samsung F4

    Are the Samsung F4 2TB still the rocking drive it was 2 yesrs ago??? Same platters, throughput, quality??? Newegg has them for a decent price considering todays prices, and I would like to get more for another backup server build if they are still a good drive. My current F4's are 2+yrs old...
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    Roaming Profile

    Not sure if this is the right place... Goal: Set up roaming profile for my wife(and eventually our kids) to be able to use any of the PC's in the house with her own profile. Dedicate and map a drive in our Vista Ultimate media server, so she can use it like a drop box and not need to store...
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    Macro keyboard for work

    I had a Logitech G15 keyboard that allowed me to program actions within games a while back, do they make such a thing without the lights, or flare that I can use in a professional setting. I need to repeatedly copy out data from different documents, then paste them into a terminal window...
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    Laptop SSD needed its been a while since I looked.

    The wifey realized her 10" netbook sucks for anything besides facebook so she started using my laptop ASUS GX72gx-RBBX when I'm not home. FF a week or two, something has happened to it and now the HD is ticking when accessed. I got it in January 2010 and this is the first time this sound has...
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    Projectors best time to buy, and what are sale cycles like?

    The wifey and I are looking to pick up a PJ in the next few months. We are thinking something like an Epson 8350, 8700, 3010, 5010, or an Optima 33, or 3300. I have seen vague posts about an Epson 8350 with a spare bulb going for ~$900 last year, and was wondering where to shop, what types of...
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    Router suggestions and SNORT as a NIPS (Layering Network security)

    Brown out killed my WRT54G, so we might as well bump up our whole network security plan while we are at it. Desired Router features: Gigabit WAN and LAN VLANS Simultaneous dual band wifi guest mode on the 2.4ghz at least DLNA for media Whatever protocols are needed for secure...
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    Speaker wires or RCA

    I have seen mention of RCA cables for speakers, what are those used for? Just for Subs? Next weekend our contractor will be sheetrocking our basement, and I need to get a monoprice order in before then. Right now I have Polk TSI400 floorstanding speakers which would probably go to the...
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    Semi-Large SUV suggestions

    We currently have a 2001 Blazer(Trailblazer Package) that we need to trade in. We need enough room for two car seats, a dog and luggage for monthly 3hr trips to our home city. We live in NY with mountains all around us and our driveway is pretty bad in the winter, although my wifes current...
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    Anyone else miffed at Netflix price increase???

    I have netflix with streaming and 1 dvd at a time, and I decided the 1x bluray at a time was worth the extra $2 all for $11.99/mo. Last night I got an email saying they were splitting the service, streaming for 7.99, and bluray for 9.99, total $17.98. ~50% increase. There is no grandfathered...
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    Any successful Sprint SERO Antroid upgrades?

    My mogul is finally dying so I have to get a new phone. I have been out of contract for ~1.5 yrs, and am eligible for a new phone, and I really like the looks of the Evo line. I remember reading a post that I can keep my SERO plan and only have to pay $10 more for an Android because of the 4G...
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    Installing steam to another drive and system stability???

    So I know steam can easily be installed to another drive for more storage, faster drive subsystem, etc. But is this actually recommended in a Windows environment? Does steam sandbox the games so only steam touches the registry? How good is the steam uninstaller these days? Does this...
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    1080p Camcorder needed

    I don't know if I should post this at the end of Kaido's guide, or in it's own post so I don't derail his guide. Any 1080p camcorder recommendations at $1500-$3500? Absolute maximum total budget is $5K, and I would like that to include editing software, unipod/tripod, detachable light, a...
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    PS3 emulation

    I'm sure it has been asked plenty of times, however I cannot find answers from this year. Does the PS3 currently emulate PS2 games? If not, can you recommend me/point me in the right direction to rip my current PS2games to play with an emulator? Do PS2 games get recognized by a PC DVD...
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    Lock me. Clueless got there 1st!!!

    Lock me
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    Adding an SSD to a Win 7 laptop???

    I have an ASUS laptop(that I love) running Windows 7 HP x64. I would like to move the OS to an SSD, and install a 7200rpm drive for extra storage. The current 5400rpm drive which came with the system will be pulled out and kept for backup. I need a minimum of 212gb as of now, the specific SSD...
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    Whoops receiver is a little too deep...

    Ok, I saw another price drop on an Onkyo TX-NR 808 bringing it down to only $100 more than the 708 and I let the feature creep mindset in, and got it. However I forgot to remeasure for the cupboard for the 808 :( So with a loss of 3 inches it will be touching the back of the cupboard. My...
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    Need a Gaming/HTPC card

    I don't see anything mentioned on any of the new cards being used for a HTPC, so I'll post it. I have been out of gaming for the last few years, and I need an upgrade. I currently have an 8800GT which I had been connecting to my TV with a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, and I was running the...
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    Software to fix corrupted .mp4 file needed

    Either I keep getting garbage SD cards, or our video camera sucks. I am looking for software to repair corrupted .mp4 files. Currently the file is stuck on an SD card. I can start copying from the card to my pc, then when I get to a certain spot, I get a currupted file error, and it cannot...
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    Current state of HTPC and Receivers compatibility? Any gotchas???

    My old hand-me-down Sony receiver finally blew, and I'd really like a new one that will work with my HTPC. I have been trying to figure it all out with some Google foo, but keep getting lost. So... what is the current state of a HTPC and receivers on the market??? - Does 1080p up scaling...
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    Legal Vista Home Premium x64 iso download???

    Is there a legal place to download a Vista Home Premium x64 ISO? I checked the Microsoft website but I don't see it on the vista downloads page. My mom got a 32bit Vista Home Premium from newegg by accident, she is a weekend photographer and wanted "gobs of memory" at the time, so I used the...
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    Current state of the WD 2tb Green drives??? Ghosting software???

    Does anyone know if WD has fixed whatever issues have been plaguing the 2tb drives? Newegg has them on sale for $100 - 110, and I have an older drive that is scraping when accessed. This drive will be used for archive once warranty replacement is here, so capacity > speed. I have an...
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    Warm??? WRT54G2 $22.90 @ BJs Wholesale YMMV

    Warm??? WRT54G2 $22.90 @ BJs Wholesale YMMV. Just left the Albany store and found it on a back shelf with a price reduction. Not bad for a B&M if ya need it now. newegg has it @$39.99 , and Best Buy has it @ $29.99.
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    Need software details for my HTPC w/Windows Vistax64

    Basically I'm looking to use this system as a Blue-ray player, so we can watch net TV on the big screen at as close to 1080P as possible, and to get rid of the 300ish dvd's my wife wants me to get out of the living room. Also if possible, light gaming on the big screen wouldn't be bad...
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    Recommed: Dual boot XPx64 with Vista x32/x64 w/Photoshop CS3 Extended and MS Visual Studio Pro 2005

    I just purchased Photoshop CS 3 extended, and MS Visual Studio Pro 2005, and I am trying to make them last as long as possible. I am currently running XPx64 and even though it has a limited lifespan at this point, I'm not ready to get rid of it just yet. So I have the choice of dual booting...
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    Don't know what just happened #3...still sorry

    Was on page 4 when I was writing, so whatever I was hitting was posting and I didn't see it posting to the forum, so I thought I closed the windows. So I opened another one... I know...my bad.