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  1. magnux

    I have 3 invites to the Google Glass Explorer program. Anyone interested?

    Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for yourself? As a current Google Glass Explorer, I have 3 invites available to the Explorer program. This is an invite only, you are of course responsible for the USD$1,500.00 purchase price. Potential Explorers must: Be US residents Be at least 18...
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    Looking for a custom cable.. *FLAT* 30-Pin M to F

    Has anyone ever come across a 30-pin M to F iPod Dock extension cable that is FLAT? I can find flat 30-pin M to USB all day -- but never an extension cable. I have a very narrow gap I need to fit the cable through, and a round one just won't fit..
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    Just ordered a M17x R4 w/ 7970M... WideFHD 1080p 60Hz vs 120Hz.

    So I just placed my order for a M17x R4 with the 7970M. I opted for the WideFHD 1920x1080 @ 60Hz over the 3D Package @ 120Hz. Other than the 3D (which, honestly, I couldn't care any less about), is there really any reason I should've gotten the 120Hz?
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    CPU Overvoltage Error. New build, all stock. Ugh..

    This is a brand new build. ASUS P8Z68-V Pro Intel 2600k Corsair AX850 Corsair 8GB DDR3 (2x4GB) MSI N580GTX Lightning Noctua NH-C14 Slapped all the parts together, booted into the UEFI bios and noticed that my Vcore began creeping up to 2.040V. When rebooted, POST error "CPU Overvoltage Error!"...
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    Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB 7200RPM 32MB HDD - $88.99

    Link Pretty decent deal on a phenomenal drive, IMHO. I've bought plenty of drives from Nowdirect, never had an issue. Well packaged and shipped quickly.
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    Building a HTPC/Encoding box.. think this will cut it?

    Basically, I'm looking to build a box that will handle blu-ray/hd-dvd ripping/encoding duties (h.264/mkv) as well as playback (VOB/MKV/AVI) via XBMC. No games, etc. It's strictly a HTPC/Encoding machine. That being said, I've come up with the following: - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 - ASUS...
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    SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone being debuted at MacWorld!

    Wow.. we're almost there! via Engadget Read more.
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    @HOT!@ $99 iPhone 3G 8GB, Refurbished w/ 2yr contract -- ALIVE AGAIN!

    Wow, great deal for those looking for an iPhone.. units are refurbished, but they come with a 90 day minimum warranty. Not sure if they're eligible for Apple Care or not, though. Both white and black models available. http://www.wireless.att.com/ce...ones/refurb-phones.jsp
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    Looking for a motherboard with specific features..

    Yea, yea. I know, what am I doing with a Socket-754 CPU? It's for a little beat-a-round box for usenet/torrent leeching. Currently, I've got a Biostar K8NHA-M Grand with a 3700+. However, I have a Mobile 4000+ lying around I'd like to use (which I can't seem to get the Biostar to support...
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    Calvary 1TB (2x500GB) USB 2.0 External Hard Drive : $199.99 AR shipped

    Cavalry Pre-formatted 1TB (2x500GB) USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - CADB001U32 @ Buy.com $219.99 - $20 Rebate = $199.99 + free shipping Nice to see 2x500GB drives rather than 1x1TB. Wonder what kind of drives they use?
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    Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition) [HD DVD] -- $27.95 Shipped

    Amazon has Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition) [HD DVD] for $27.95 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. [link] I found this at BestBuy.com for $29.99, and it doesn't mention anything about being 1 or 2 disc. So who knows. Discs are released on October 16th, 2007. Is...
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    SATA-to-IDE adapters.. worth it?

    I've got a Dell PE 600SC I've retired from business use to my own personal home server running WHS. I want to load it up with storage, however, I don't want to invest in IDE drives -- as I'd like to move the drives to other (read: newer) PC's should this whole plan fall to mud. So, being as...
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    NAT/Firewall(?) issue with W2K3.

    I have a Windows 2003 server acting as a NAT for a few clients. Everything seems to be working aside from one thing. Users cannot FTP from client PC's. They will connect to the FTP server, but upon trying to enter a username the connection is closed: This happens to all remote FTP sites...
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    Which finger do you use to scroll your mouse wheel?

    This sort of came up accidentally during one of our lunch-time conversations. Apparently, everyone in my office uses their middle finger, while I use my index finger. I tried using my middle finger, but it just feels so.. awkward -- especially when online gaming. So, that being said. Which...
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    Any advantage to using both onboard video and PCIe card?

    Here's what I'm wondering.. I've got an onboard GeForce 6150, which is currently disabled in favor of my 7800GT. I have two outputs. My 2007FPW (DVI) and a projector (component). I use my PC for MCE and Gaming. Would there be any advantage to having BOTH the onboard 6150 and the 7800GT...
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    Vista BSOD w/ external USB HD..

    I recently installed Vista Ultimate, and I noticed when I'd wake up in the morning, a nice BSOD was there to greet me. I tinkered around for a few days, trying to figure out what it was.. when I finally decided to try unplugging my external Maxtor Personal Storage 3200 (320GB) USB enclosure. No...
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    BestBuy.com: 10% Off Online Order (03/13-03/14)

    Just got this in my e-mail.
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    South Florida: Private Shopping Event @ BB

    Just got this in an e-mail: I'm sure they probably have these in other states as well, they're just not listed on my e-mail.. Not sure what the "special deals" are going to be.
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    Installing extra fans.. what's the optimal flow path?

    Ok, so I've got an Aspire X-QPACK and I want to provide a bit more ventilation than stock. Currently, I replaced the stock fan with a Nexus 120mm. I just ordered 3 Nexus 80mm fans as well. I was thinking of putting one on top and and the other two on each side. My question is, what would be the...
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    Dell 2005FPW @ Dell SB - $396.75

    Just got this in an e-mail today (link): 25% OFF DELL 2005FPW FLAT PANEL MONITORS! (Dell Small Business) $529.00 - 25% = $396.75 Expires 03/22/06 You can find the 25% off coupon code at your favorite coupon site. Edit: Someone, who coincidentally has the same exact name as me...
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    Sony 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo - $66.49 @ Amazon - Free S/H

    Thought this was a good deal. No rebates. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00083JQY0 In for 2. :)
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    Aspire X-QPACK-AL/420 Case-Silver @ NewEgg - $69.99AR

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144109 Weekend Sale ASPIRE X-QPACK-AL/420 Black/Silver Aluminum MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail * Model #: X-QPACK-AL/420 * Item #: N82E16811144109 $79.99 - $10.00 MIR = $69.99 $9.99 Three Day...
  23. magnux

    Fast, quiet and cheap. Pick 2. Need your input.

    Yes, I know, I'm beating a dead horse. I recently converted my rig into a mATX system (see sig) and I couldn't be happier. So, I took it one step further and decided to quiet the system as much as possible. First, I added the Zalman 7000Cu. Great! It's definately quieter than the stock HSF...
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    "Just PC" Power Supplies.. any opinions?

    I'm looking @ this specifically.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817181108 I'm not looking for a "cheap" PSU, this one caught my eye because of it's modular design. I'm trying to decide on a PSU for my X-QPACK and modular would be great. Unfortunately, none of the other...
  25. magnux

    Hmm.. at first I thought this was a scam, but..

    I found a guy selling brand new OEM FX55's on eBay for $450 (Cheapest on Pricewatch is $799.) Seing as he only had 14 feedback, I figured it was another pointless eBay scam. I saw he lives in Miami, and so do I.. so I asked him if I could pick them up in person. He replied, "If you pay cash no...
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    *FLAMING!* The $9* Deal @ SpiritAir (East Coast to Carribbean)

    Checked my e-mail and saw this inside: http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=salesinformation&number=78 Stupid fees are a bit high, but still not bad! Would've been a lot more. Just booked 2 tickets from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Kingston, Jamaica for $208 round trip! :D
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    What's the biggest (best?) A64 HSF you've fit in your X-QPACK?

    Currently, I'm using the AMD HSF on my A64 3400+. It works fine, but I wouldn't mind some additional cooling; since the case is tight as it is. My system temperatures currently are well within spec, but more cooling couldn't hurt, right? I picked up a VGA Silencer for my X800XT PE, and that has...
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    Trying to decide on a Micro-ATX board..

    Man, finding decent reviews on these is killing me.. I'm hell-bent on ditching my tower, and I want a SFF PC. I've been torn between just buying a Shuttle or building my own mATX. Price really isn't the driving factor here, the lack of space is. I don't need a lot of space, the shuttle will...
  29. magnux

    delete: Moved

    Please delete.
  30. magnux

    *DEAD* Hot! Dell Axim X50 624MHz $377 Free Shipping!

    Stolen from SD. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=x50624s I jumped on this! I've been wanting an Axim for a while now. You can also drop this further with $35 off $300 Big Bucks coupon. Edit: I got this for $342 out the door. No tax, no shipping...
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    Warm? Logitech Harmony 659 Remote $79.95 Free Shipping

    Logitech MSRP is $149.95. Amazon has them for $94.99. For those that don't know, JustDeals appears to be a Logitech refurb outlet. I've gotten numerous items from them and haven't had a problem. I did recieve on bad wireless X-box controller, but they replaced it with no fuss. I've been...
  32. magnux

    Hmm.. any idea how to fix a SATA plug?

    Hmm.. this sucks. I've got a 36GB Raptor here, and it appears I've broken the black plastic guide tabs that allow the smaller SATA plug to connect to the drive. The pins themselves are perfectly intact, however, the pins alone aren't enough to hold the plug on. Since the guide tabs aren't there...
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    Asus K8V SE Deluxe doesn't like SB Audigy?!

    So, I finally jumped into an A64 setup. I got the Asus K8V SE Deluxe and I've heard great things about it. I go to install it and it seems to boot fine, however I can't install Windows XP for the life of me; it keeps locking up! After a couple reboots, I notice the settings in the BIOS had...
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    HOT! *DEAD AGAIN; SOLD OUT!* Logitech Wireless Xbox Controller $26.95 FREE SHIPPING

    Logitech Wireless Xbox Controller $26.95 FREE SHIPPING This is the cheapest place I've found these things, refurbished or not. Up until recently their shipping was ~ $14, which killed the deal. But, I just checked today on a whim.. and they have FREE SHIPPING. If you're looking for one of...
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    Mmm.. FX-55.

    Wow, talk about dumb luck. A buddy of mine, and AMD Reseller, just got sent one of these by his AMD Rep for personal use.. I'm jealous. :( http://www.havok.org/~magnus/MVC-011F.JPG http://www.havok.org/~magnus/MVC-013F.JPG
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    Installing a PC IDE HDD into a Laptop, can it be done?

    Simply put, I need a way to temporarily connect a standard PC IDE HDD into my Laptop. I know it can be done via a USB enclosure, but it would be rendered useless after I get my 10 minutes I need out of it. I've seen dozens of Laptop-to-IDE adapters.. yet I can't find a single IDE-to-Laptop...
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    *HOT!* Get one hour of gameplay FREE at GameWorks!

    Visit the following link: http://fishbowl.com/clt/gmwrk/lp/join/join.htm Sign up for "GameWorks Online", then you'll be given a form to print out. Bring the form to your local GameWorks in exchange for 1 hour of FREE gameplay! :) GameWorks Locations Newport Las Vegas Tempe Seattle Ontario...
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    Uh oh, I think XP screwed me.. dynamic disk help needed!

    Ok, well, this is partly my fault, I'm sure, for not reading up.. but in any event, here's my dilemma. I initially had 2x120GB drive, running in Basic.. nothing fancy. I picked up 2x160GB drives, and decided to try Dynamic. So, I installed them, set them to Dynamic w/ Striping then proceeded to...
  39. magnux

    delete me, deal sucks afterall.

    blah.
  40. magnux

    Any drawback to 3 sticks of RAM as opposed to 2?

    Simple question. I have 1x512MB stick of RAM. The goal is to reach 1GB. Being as finding another 1x512MB of matching RAM has proven itself impossible (XMS-3500C2PT v1.1), would there be any drawback to me using (2x256 XMS-3500C2PT v1.1) to achieve 1GB? I will be mildly overclocking, if that's a...