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    nofan case / cooler?

    I'm really intrigued by the silent case & CPU cooler from this little S. Korean company called "nofan": http://www.nofancomputer.com/eng/products/main.php CS-70: mATX case but supports long video cards CR-95C: fanless CPU cooler They also have a fanless power supply and a couple of other...
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    Jailbreak vs security

    Funny how Apple can take months to fix certain bugs, but less than 2 weeks to patch the jailbreakme exploit... Anyways, I've read today that jailbroken phones are a HUGE security risk. Apparently by keeping iOS 4.0.1 (& my jailbreak) I am allowing, nay ENCOURAGING hackers to take over my...
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    Ideas for uses for tiny industrial PC?

    My brother-in-law got me a free ebox-3300 from a conference: http://www.compactpc.com.tw/ebox-3300.htm It's tiny and uses very little power, has a 1GHz processor with 256MB of RAM & totally fanless (silent). Has several USB ports, CF port and a micro-SD slot (no HD). I put in a 4GB CF card...
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    $299 xbox 360 elite w/ free controller & game @ Fry's B&M

    I was in Fry's in Palo Alto, CA yesterday and they had a package deal for the xbox elite w/ an additional wireless controller (you can choose either black or white) and a copy of Ninja Blade. $299 + tax (basically get an extra controller and mediocre game for free). I don't know if this...
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    How do you control your HTPC?

    I'm planning an HTPC build. I was thinking of Vista for the OS, but I'm open to alternatives. Any suggestions on the best HTPC remote control method? Some of the options I've found so far: Antec Black Aluminum / Steel Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - $160 This...
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    power on from usb?

    Is it possible to get power on from a usb peripheral (keyboard or something like the griffon powermate)? My power button is not easily accessible because my rig is under my desk, and I'm getting tired of crawling under there everytime I want to boot up. I have an evga nforce 680i SLI, and...
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    Need new case - where to put radiator?

    I've been watercooling my rig for awhile now. Been using the same radiator for several years, but I've been replacing other components now and then. I bought a MPC-600 pump a couple of years ago (works GREAT), and got new water blocks from Dangerden when I upgraded to an Athlon X2 3800+ and a...
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    64-bit...what's the holdup?

    OK, let me preface this post by stating that I am FAR from an expert in CPU archetecture, OS design or anything in relation thereof. So feel free to educate me if I'm way off base here. I underwent a short exercise earlier today that perplexed me. Go to newegg.com (or any similar vendor)...
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    Win XP professional x64bit $49.99 free ship

    DISCLAIMER: I have no prior experience buying from 'VioSoftware'. http://www.viosoftware.com/%2AMicrosoft....html?gclid=CN2nuYTGzIkCFSgDYgodqkMBDw Says its for the full (NOT an upgrade) version of Windows XP Professional, x64 bit version. Shipping is free, if you choose the default ground.