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    KVM over IP Network

    I'm planning to leave my computer at home media server running while at work or vacation, but in case it crashes, I need a way to see the Screen (VGA output) and control the Keyboard. I know of Networked KVMs, but if I understand correctly, most of them require 1.) KV- Network Cable...
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    Tool-Less Harddrive Mounts - Any effects on MTBF?

    I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about today's cases with Tool-Less clips that simply clip the hard drive to the case with spring studs. Since the mounting is looser compared to screw mounts, will this adversely affect the hard drive's MTBF? In fact, I was looking at this case...
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    RAID Array Stripe Alignment affect Performance

    Just found out that RAID arrays can have alignment issues, separate from the well known 4K sector issue. I suspect it to be the cause of slow transfer rates on my Adaptec RAID 3805 RAID6 (5x Hitachi 2TB 7200 RPM) array. Nodesoft Disk Bench only gets 100MB/s writes and 80MB/s reads (these...
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    Toshiba (2TB / 3TB) HDKPC08 HDKPC09 (TLER)

    Some other places say that the Toshiba 2TB / 3TB HDKPC08 HDKPC09 drives are reported to be manufactured by Hitachi, so are basically the same as the 7K3000 except with 4K alignment. Does anyone know if these drives are suitable for HW Raid like the past Hitachi drives (ie:TLER)?
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    QoS to give VPN priority

    How do you prioritize PPTP traffic over other traffic ie: torrents? Currently have a server that handles both but would like to prioritize VPN connections over torrents. PPTP uses GRE Port 47 for data, but it's not TCP or UDP DLINK gives several options TCP, UDP, ICMP, and Other in it's...
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    Firewall with Routing and Remote Access (RRAS)?

    I have a home server set up for a few local client machines to serve Files and provide a consistent computing environment across local client workstations thru the use of Folder Redirection. Recently, with the addition of VPN thru RRAS (Routing and Remote Access), the windows firewall had to...
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    Boot Sector Difference?

    Before I migrate the OS partition ( C: ) to an SSD, I want to fix this problem that's been here for a while. (It's what Killdisk is telling me) Anyone know how to fix the following? (Or will the problem even transfer to the SSD if I'm just copying the OS partition? ) FYI This are the...
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    Raid 1 + jbod !?!??!

    I'm setting up a server. Components: 6x 2TB Harddrives Chipset: Intel P55 (supports certain kinds of BIOS RAID) I want to set up a mirror raid. So that 3 drives mirror the other 3 drives. At first I through RAID 1 could handle a 6 drive mirror automatically, but then I realized it's...
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    Warning: ThermalRight HR-05/IFX Pad Support Health Hazard

    After 2 years of usage, the 680i mobo failed to POST. Upon removal of the ThermalRight HR-05/IFX (to claim warranty from Asus), I discover the square pad support installed between the chipset and the HR-05/IFX had become hardened and chalky. No longer was the pad removable in one piece...
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    RAID 6 Performance

    I've gotten 5 WD 500GB RE3 RAID Edition harddrives in RAID 6. is this performance level somewhere in the expected ballpark? The HW RAID Card is refurbished so I would like to know if it's working properly. Any suggestions are welcome Environment: OS: Windows Server 2003 Mobo: P5E VM DO /w...
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    Reliability 2 HDs in RAID1 or 1 SSD?

    Between a RAID 1 setup of 2 HDs in RAID 1 or 1 Sandforce/Indilinx SSD, what is more reliable? Application: boot drive for a Windows Server 2003 domain server @ home.
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    Windows Vista working after Hardware change

    I discovered how much Vista has improved over XP under the hood. Now, granted I've never been impressed with the efficiency of Vista, the fact that Vista proved it can survive an intensive hardware change is commendable. My old set up was: Intel E8400 MOBO: P5N32-e (nVidia 680i) chipset...
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    P5N32-E SLI 680i MCP and SPP temperature

    After a series of BSODs and failed memtests, it was confirmed that my P5N32-E SLI 680i died last week after 10 months of operation. While the Heatsinks were all stock, this board was not overclocked. I had to buy a new identical one immediately, but curious as to what caused the problem...
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    ASUS P5N32-E SLI & Muskin XP2-8500 4gig (996562)

    After a whole week of tweaking, efforts to POST @ stock 1066Mhz-5-5-4-12 has all but failed. A short call to a technician at Muskin, reveals that it is a known issue between the P5N32-E SLI and "high end" memory. After calling back as requested by the technician, he said that their...
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    A8N-E DEAD after Hypertransport and Voltage

    Hi, although I've been a long time fan and reader of Anandtech, this is my first post. After getting sick of the noise level of my two 120mm fans I finally decided since I wasn't playing games lately, it was time underclock my Athlon X2 3800 @ 2.5GHz to something below it's default 2.0GHz. I...