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    Linux VPN similar to hamachi

    despite some articles I have read about configuring hamachi for linux, all of the files seem to not exist anymore and Logmein doesn't support it. I've seen openvpn's stuff but they're only free for 2 computers. I don't need a lot but I would like the option to have a few more than 2. Been...
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    Mini-ITX Home Server Power Concerns

    I plan on using some old laptop parts to build a Mini-ITX WHS machine. Only parts I will be ordering for this are the case, mobo and some extra hard drives. Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-153-_-Product Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...317R-_-Product...
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    Where to buy miniPCIE wifi antennas?

    I have an Asus F3SV that the motherboard died on, and I'm going to use the rest of the components to build a mini-itx computer. The motherboard has a miniPCIE slot that I can use my intel 5100a/g/n wifi-card. The thing is that the antenna connectors are soldered down behind the LCD. I've done...
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    120hz LCD monitors

    Is it an actual 120hz refresh rate on the TVs or is it the marketing gimmick crap that a lot of companies will pull? I miss gaming on my CRT @ 100hz+. While I love my 24" monitor and the res, I do miss the feel of 100hz+ when gaming (mainly talking about CS here).
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    i5 vs i7

    As per the article, i5 has the on-die PCIe controller; Where as the i7 doesn't. Are there any significant performance issues or changes that would make one processor a better fit for someone or vice versa?
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    SSDs raid 0 or Vraptor raid 0

    Within reason, say no more than the cost of buying 2 Vraptors, is there anything comparable for SSDs to offer the same ammount of performance? with the new intel drives, which yields the best performance for a gaming machine and just general OS / application use?
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    AM3 and motherboard Revision question

    http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2758 ^^ is my motherboard. CPU-Z states that I have rev. 00 of the board. I have not been able to find (after pretty extensive searching) whether or not revision 00 is able to support AM3 after a BIOS upgrade. Are the motherboard revision...
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    Yate Loons with just the 3 pin connector

    Just got an NZXT rogue and have a ridiculous ammount of clutter because all the fans come with 5 pin molex. I still have room to add 2 more fans and plan on doing so. I'm looking on jab-tech and the YL's come with 4 pin molex with the 3 pin exension off the side, but I want to get rid of it...
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    Windows 7 and Multi-Monitor Support

    In windows XP you could install multiple video cards that operated under different drivers, so you could use 2 different video cards for 4+ monitors without getting an expensive card etc. Well they disabled, or dropped support for this in windows vista. Can anyone test or know for certain...
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    Mobile Socket Motherboards

    Not to long ago I replaced my asus f3sv laptop because the backlight died. Everything else on it is fine and i'm wondering if theres a good place to buy possibly a matx or miniITX motherboard that supports mobile chipsets. More specifically i need a socket P mini ITX board preferably, but...
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    ubuntu 8.04LTS issue with Intel GMA 4500MHD

    I have a toshiba Satellite pro S300M-2142 with Intel GMA 4500M HD video card. I'm currently having issues installing 8.04LTS during the install. After the splash screen where you pick your language and any options, it will show the loading bar. But when the install helper/wizard should be...
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    A few Raid Questions

    Currently I have a WD640GB, separated into two partition and is just used for storage. I want to implement raid 5 at some point, and I'm aware that when I do, I will more than likely have to move the data off the drives, build the raid setup then move the data back on (correct?). Initial plan...
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    Single Core Ok for File Server?

    Have an old 2.4GHz AM2 lying around and I'm trying to scrap together a file server. Would this be sufficient enough? Thanks
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    Ubuntu 8.04 and 8600M GS

    I went to turn on the advanced image settings, and synaptic attempted to install my video drivers, but returns the error: "E: nvidia-glx: subprocess post-removal script returned error exit status 2" Did a few google searches but couldn't find anything that seemed to help (or at least i...
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    Vista Install W/SATA DVD ROM

    I'm reformatting my PC due to new hardware and vista is prompting me for CD/DVD Drive Drivers for my SATA DVDROM drive. I checked the mfg's website (asus) and they only thing they have are firmware updates, none of them for the problem that is occuring for me. I tried using the motherboard...
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    Issue with VisionTek TV Wonder HD 650

    Recently bought a TV wonder HD 650 from visiontek and I'm having an issue with it. I set it up for Analog TV and I have the input plugged in TV in on the back of the card. Ran through the setup wizard, configed it to the specs above, I get audio, but no video. I'm running Vista 32bit...
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    Quick Motherboard question

    I've had some issues in the past with replacing motherboards that had different northbridge and southbridges which required me to reformat. Would there be any issues going from P965 ICH8R to P35 ICH9R? TIA jgigz
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    HDD content recovery question

    I had all of my graduation pictures on my computer in a raid 0 setup (it was a temporary hold over till i made a copy of them). I never did make a copy and I recently went to vista. I only did a quick format and I faintly remember reading about some way to recover stuff like this. It was in...
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    *nix and Intel wifi 4965agn

    I have been trying to get wireless working on my laptop, I have the Intel wifi 4965agn and I'm running openSuSe 10.2 kernel 2.6.18.2-34. The only drivers I have been able to find are from www.intellinuxwireless.org but to use them you must intsall the mac80211 subsytem. This is where I...
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    GPS Navigation

    Looking to get a failry cheap GPS nav system. Don't need much fluff with it e.g mp3 divx movie player etc. etc, just one that has voice commands for the directions and such. I've never really seen these units in person or there mounting systems, but are they fairly portable as in you can...
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    Laptop Barebones

    I know directron.com sells a few barebones, but does anyone else know of any more repuatble sites that sell laptop barebones? Thanks
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    Radiators

    How much or a performance hit would you take if you went from a 2x120mm rad with undervolted fans to a 1x120mm rad with a normal fan?
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    Water Cooling Question

    Starting college this summer, and I've also been wanting to set up watercooling this summer now that I have some cash. My question is, when transporting to and from (bout a 1.5hr drive if that matters) would I have to drain the system, then re-fill it once I'm at school, or would it be...
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    DFI RD600 or Abit AW9D MAX?

    My brother is upgrading his video card, and I have a an crossfire master x1900, and he is upgrading from his x1900 (non master). I am debating which of the 2 boards to go with. I've owned abit before, they are solid boards but they have always been flaky after about a year with OC'ing. From...
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    ASUS p5n32-sli-deluxe 8 pin connector???

    my friend is having problems with his ASUS p5n32-sli-deluxe, and he said that there is an 8pin connector where most normal additional 4pin connectors are. I looked at the picture on newegg and it seemed that they had some sort of plug going into half of it so that only a 4 pin connector is...
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    Bootable Thumb Drive

    Not really sure where this should be posted but how do I make a thumb drive accessible so I can install my raid drivers for xp from a thumb drive. Thanks
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    Overheating Issue

    A friend of mine called me up having some BSOD issues. He reformatted etc, and he was still getting the BSOD. He was looking around in the BIOS and noticed his processor was running at 100C or greater. The computer is a 3yr. old hp with a coolermaster hsf (wasnt stock cooler because...
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    Memory Question

    Right now I have 1gb of Mushkin extreme performance DDR2-800 @ 4-4-3-10. Ive been wanting to upgrade to 2gb's for a while but any time that I have looked i could never find the same kit I bought originally. I checked today and I found the same kit, everything is identical including...
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    Tuniq Tower

    I just bought the tuniq tower and I know it will fit by my main concern is all the torque it will be putting on the motherboard. The thing weighs close to 3lbs and having that jut of the mobo about 6inches when its on its side cant be good. Is there anything i can do to make it more secure or...
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    ATX cube cases?

    Ive been trying to find a full size ATX cube case, and have only found MountainMods Bob Slay which I gave considerable thought into getting, but am still uncertain. I was wondering if anyone knows of any Cube-shaped ATX cases (seeing as i dont want to go with mATX for my c2d then i lose my oc...
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    Suggestions Please

    I'm getting tired of lugging around my p180b, so I'm deciding to get a lighter case and I want to make it look nice (possibly some cathodes) and have a clean cabling job as I want it to have a side panel window. I want something with at least 2x120mm fans and preferably black (though I don't...
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    mATX for p965?

    I looked at gigabyte and abits websites to see if there is any production for p965 mATX board. Im curious to know if anyone has heard anything if they are going to make micro p965 boards or not. Any info on the subject will be greatly appreciated TIA
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    Question For MicroFly Owners

    Im going to be building a LAN pc (micro obviously) with the microfly, and I was wondering as to how much headroom there is for an aftermarket HSF. I currently have a Blue Orb 2 in my current setup (normal sized) and I am curious if I will be able to use it and not have to buy a low profile one...
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    SFF question

    Is there any SFF case (prefferably shuttle) that an x1900 will fit into and possibly have room for a sound card? TIA
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    Crossfire Question

    Does crossfire need a supported chipset or does the mobo just need to have 2 pci-E slot?
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    Cloning Software

    Im lookign for some freeware to transfer the contents of my hdd to another one without having to reformt. All other feasable suggestions are welcom
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    x1950xtx release

    check it out on newegg or zzf only 2 sites ive checked, and the prices are actually what they were projected to be. Edit: link for the lazy http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...x&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
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    Mad Dog Multimedia fan

    Anyone one had expirience with this brand? http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Mad-Dog-...atOid/-13015/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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    So many linux versions

    im looking for a free version of linux that i can can play games on. only games i will play (not really worried about next gen games) CS, CS:S, diablo II, and starcraft. Only ones that im really concerned about working are CS and CS:S. Ive always used windows and im looking for somethign more...
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    Best Excuses

    Topic summary says it all. Mine: I told the teacher I couldnt finish my project because I was up all night talking my best friend outta suicide. She asked who and I said I couldnt tell her. I turned it in the next day with no deductions.