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    Netbook OS Suggestion

    I have netbook with a 1.6 Atom processor, 1GB Memory (unable to put in more), 1366x768 screen. It came pre-installed with Windows XP, but I've heard that Windows 7 has better battery/power features. I have some other OS's (Win7, 2003, Vista, etc) from my time as a student. Which would be...
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    Need Server 2008 R2 Bluetooth Drivers

    I made a Mid-tower and installed Windows Server 2008 R2 on it and was able to find drivers for almost everything. However, I haven't been able to find drivers for my Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse. Any thoughts on how to get the bluetooth stack to work?
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    What's the best inexpensive quiet CPU heatsink?

    I've made a multi-purpose machine that resides in my living room next to my HDTV. It serves as a NAS and a HTPC (and will be able to do light gaming once the video card arrives). However, it currently makes a little too much noise. I think that my video card (Radeon x1950 Pro) is to blame...
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    Off the Shelf NAS or DIY?

    I'm in the market for a NAS and have been advised to check out Thecus. Looking at their product line, I'd probably need one with 4-bays (1.5 to 2tb) RAID-5. That runs 380+/- plus hard drives. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-026-_-Product Alternatively, I'm considering making one using...
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    Help needed, can't warmboot new build!

    Ordered components last week from Newegg and finally got most of them together this evening, however, everytime the computer calls for a reboot/restart, the monitor goes blank and the computer seems to freeze. Powering down manually and restarting fixes the problem. No components are OC'd...
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    $2000 Gaming/Video Editing PC

    I'm spec'ing out a new OC build (E4300) for my friend... and we're trying to determine where we can splurge and where to go economy. Here's where we're at: CPU: $175 Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Allendale 1.8GHz LGA 775 Processor Item #: N82E16819115013 Mother Board: $133 GIGABYTE...
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    Memory Upgrade Question

    I just purchased 2X1GB of memory to upgrade my DELL XPS that came with 2X512. The original memory was 533MHz, and the new pair is 667MHz. Should I run 2 pairs (total 3GB) at 533MHz, or stick with 2GB while leaving out the slow original sticks until I need the extra GB (when I upgrade to...