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    MX records and "backup servers"

    Hi all. I work with email systems frequently, and have run into a fairly "deep" question regarding MX records. In a circumstance when moving from one email system to another, the MX records are eventually changed to permanently point to the new system. If the old mail server remains...
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    Help with Server 2008 Domain Controller problem!

    I have a machine with Windows Server 2008. It is the primary (only) domain controller. AD was working fine. I decided the weird name Windows gave the machine wouldn't be suitable for a domain controller, so I renamed it through system properties. Now AD doesn't work, and it won't let me...
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    Google Apps in Canada and other countries

    We've all heard the argument against using Google Apps due to the Patriot Act etc. When it really comes down to it, Google's privacy agreements uphold that the data belongs to YOU or YOUR corporation. Yes, it is likely to be stored within the United States, but belonging to a Canadian...
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    DP55WG Board Troubleshooting

    I just put together a PC for my brother with this Intel board, an i7 860, and Mushkin 1600mhz Blackline. I've removed every unecessary componenet, and swapped PSU and memory and the PC continues to do nothing but power cycle over and over. No code is shown on the boards two-digit LED...
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    Poor Crossfire results in ArmA II

    I'm hardcore into ArmA II. I've heard a few people talk about it around here so I hope I can get a little help. I have a 4890 + 4870, and to benchmark the differences between running the single 4890 vs running Crossfire I used a well known user created map called ArmA II Mark. Essentially...
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    ATi vs nVidia drivers...

    Personally, I prefer ATi at this stage in the game. They have some great stuff to offer. A friend of mine disagrees. He's a bit of a nut overall, but I'd be interested in knowing if anyone has ever bothered to do any sort of research on this topic. His claim is that nVidia drivers tend to...
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    Unlocking phones?

    I've done a bit of research on the internet but most of the "unlock your cell for free" things seem a little off... Anybody have any suggestions? The specific phone will be a Nokia e71, though I'm sure any advice will fit for most other makes and models as well. Thanks!
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    Good quality low-wattage supplies? *UPDATED*

    I'm putting together a system along these lines: Phenom II x2 550 2GB Mushkin EM2-800 HD 4770 512mb GA-MA780G-UD3H It is going to be used to play Arma 2 and that is about all it will be used for. Essentially, this means that it will be fairly well loaded most of the time it is being...
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    GPU Image Quality

    I've been overhearing a few arguments about the new nVidia graphics cards vs the new ATi cards. In terms of image quality, does anyone here have a preference or think one looks better than the other? Is there a definitive answer? From what I remember, the X1950xt used to be the video...
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    Help With Bluray

    Hey all. I recently got my hands on a Pioneer BD-ROM drive, and I have "300" to test it out. It plays the movie just fine, but it seems to me that it is not playing in 1080p, but rather in 480p or similar resolution. I have the BD-ROM in my pc (pioneer bdc-202bk), I am outputting video...
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    Intel Price Cut... What about Canada?

    Basically as the title says. Anybody have an idea of when we'll see the prices go down in Canada? I'm interested in a Q9650 and I can't wait!
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    Need new efficient supply for VM machine

    I'm simply looking for highest effeciency, help!
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    Help with a database server

    I've tried google for a few hours and I haven't found any information on this. Here's my setup: MS Access is running on client computers. A server running Windows Server 2008 is hosting the database, and Access (from the clients) reads the information from the server over the network...
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    Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP

    I'm very disappointed in general with LCD technology, I have a Samsung 245bw and the representation of black and in many cases the contrast is horrible. The Dell 2408WFP seems like it may be what I'm looking for, and I'm willing to pay the price, but I do play games, often first person...
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    Strange Q6600 Temps

    I had my Q6600 overclocked to 3.2ghz. I often idled in the high 40's and load mid 50's. I decided I really don't need 3.2ghz out of this thing, and the stock speed of 2.4 would be fine. I run it with a Cooler Master Hyper 212 so it has decent cooling. It's at 1.1250 volts, down from...
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    URGENT HELP

    I helped a friend build a PC based on a Gigabyte P35-DS3L The problem we have run into is the BIOS detects the IDE DVD-ROM and Windows is a little finicky with it. Windows itself was installed with this drive so it leads me to believe it could be a driver issue. Vista 64-bit is what he's...
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    Jumpy mouse in Vista?

    So, generally, in situations where my PC seems to be using a fair amount of CPU, RAM and reading from the HDD, my mouse cursor jumps incrementally to the top left corner of the screen. This usually occurs for about 5 or so seconds right after Windows starts, when I'm having network issues...
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    Rambus XDR

    Generally, you'd hear "More RAM is better than faster RAM." Now, I'm sure this is true, but like anything, there are exceptions. Here's a Rambus XDR slideshow Looking at that, sure XDR seems impressive, but what difference would it really make? For the cost of XDR you could have much...
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    Anyone know anything about moving businesses or insurance?

    So, a friend of mine, Vanessa, has a boyfriend named Chris. He works for a moving company and he was moving a stove, put it down on a hardwood floor during the moving by accident and caused some damage, apparently $1300 worth. He is apparently expected to pay for it out of his own pocket...
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    Clockspeed vs. Timings vs. Ratios

    There is a lot of debate concerning what's most important in memory, all consisting of different combinations of timings, ratios and clock speed. Here are some scenarios, I would like to know what is the best case and if possible some reasoning behind it. When I first purchased my PC I...
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    Help me spend $200 :D

    I've got a gaming rig with a single 500gb hard drive. I haven't really looked into or considered a 10,000 RPM drive, and I'm wondering how much performance I'll get out of it. I've basically got $200 I'm looking to spend and the most important thing to me is running games better. I don't...
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    Help me pick out a reciever or a sound card

    So, I own a pair of Turtle Beach EarForce HPA-2 headphones. So far, so good. I really like them and I've never owned sound hardware of this quality. (I know audiophiles will still tell me it's crap but they beat the crap out of any low-budget headphones or sound systems.) Anyways, because I...
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    Help me find a good tv.

    My brother is moving shortly, and he's in the market for a 50" tv. We're looking for a flat panel television (LCD or Plasma) and we want to keep the cost under $2000 including taxes (which gives us about $1800 CDN to work with). I'm generally one of those guys that believes companies like...
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    HELP!!!

    Alright, so I picked up an X-Fi extreme audio today because it has an optical input. I plugged my Xbox 360 into the X-Fi after properly installing, and I heard the startup sound fine. As soon as it's in the dashboard i hear a very quick clicking sound. I went into audio setup and if i change...
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    RCA and 3.5mm, Surround Sound

    Alright, so I've managed to get a Turtle Beach Earforce HPA2 for Christmas this year. Link Now, these will be used for PC gaming, listening to music, all my sound related needs. The issue arises when you add my Xbox 360 to the equation. Now, if at all possible, I would very much like...
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    Check out my setup and give me advice

    Ok. First off, here's my hardware: Gigabyte P35-DS3L 500GB 7200RPM SATA 2GB Mushkin DDR2 rated for 1066mhz @ 5 5 4 12 Core 2 Q6600 HD 2900 XT Enermax Liberty 620 watt Here is how I have it configured currently. Honest to God, I read a whole pile of crap and gave this a try...
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    2900XT in Crysis

    I'm happy with the performance I'm able to get, but I want to benefit from the performance boost of using direct x 9 over direct x 10 in the crysis demo and see how it goes. From what I have seen there are no options in my card settings, and the game offers me no options to choose which mode to...
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    HD2900XT for hi-def vid in?

    I chose the ASUS HD2900XT for my setup, and noticed the support for "AVIVO" (advanced video-in/video-out) Now, It includes the "AVIVO" cable, but unfortunately it only has s-video in as the highest quality option. My questions are as follows: 1: can I rig this to input the component/vga...
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    Built my new desktop today, what now?

    Here's the monster i just built: Cooler Master Centurion 534 case Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard Intel Core 2 Q6600 cpu Seagate Barricuda 500gb hd Enermax Liberty 620 watt psu 2x1gb Mushkin ddr2-1066mhz 5-5-4-12 ASUS Radeon HD2900XT 512mb gpu DVD-ROM 18x DVD-RW $10 keyboard and...
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    Re-thought build

    Alright, here's what I've come up with after about a week of non-stop research. Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 - $324.99 (Will ensure it is G0 stepping) HERE Asus P5K-C Mainboard - $163.99 HERE 2x1GB Mushkin XP2-8500 DDR2 1066mhz - $164.99 HERE Asus EAH2900XT 512mb (radeon hd2900) - $469.99 HERE...
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    RAM Timings

    Here are the two choices I've picked out for myself: Patriot Extreme or Mushkin XP2 A third choice (but for $100 extra) Patriot Extreme 1150mhz I plan to run this with an Asus P5K family motherboard, and a Core 2 Q6600. I plan to overclock, likely running the processor at...
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    Best RAM for ASUS P5K-C

    I understand that specific makes of RAM may perform better on specific boards, I plan on running an ASUS P5K-C with 2GB of DDR2, and a Core 2 Quad 6600. I likely will not want to nor need to overclock the CPU and RAM anytime soon, but I would like to be able to boost the performance...
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    Building a Performance Computer

    I'm going into my second year game design program, and I've got some money to drop on a new computer since I've been living off of my laptop for a while. I hope to keep the cost under $2000 (Canadian Dollars) but if it's truly worth my while I may spend more. Anyways, onto the hardware...