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    NAS for onsite SMB backup??

    Hi Guys, I am working on a little project for a friend where he needs a storage solution for onsite system backup only (offsite will be covered by Mozypro). His budget is $1200 and he has 5 machines that need to be backed up plus 1 SBS 2008 server. - Each PC contains about 30GB of data -...
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    Help!: Suggest a storage server build for my box of parts!

    Dear Anandtech Community, To make better use of an old system, I decided to make a file server. My ears are open for configuration suggestions. What I want from Anandtech: Please read through the information I have provided below. I will update this post with other details as they come...
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    Windows 7 Retail vs. OEM (for people who upgrade hardware often)

    Since many of you upgrade your machines often I would like to ask what everyone is doing in regards to purchasing Windows 7. My situation is this, the last copy of Windows that I purchased was XP, through college, about 8 years ago. Now that the RC is expiring I can't decide if I should...
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    BSODs and Errors found in Memtest86

    About 6-8 months back I completed a build of a fully new PC. The rough specs are: - Intel Quad Core 2.8 GHZ - 2x2GB GSKILL Ram PC2-6400 CL5-5-5-15 - 2x 640GB HDDs - Gigabyte EP45 motherboard. Since I first installed Windows XP, I have received random blue screens (BSODs). They...
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    54 mbps router can't stream video to my PS3?? Pls Help.

    Hi All, To date I am running a wireless / wired network in my townhouse (about 700 SQFT / 3, 3 Floors) My router is a WRT54GS which was probably purchased in 2005 and my network adapter on my main PC and file server is a WMP54GS. My connection is as follows: 1. Router located on...
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    Accidently overpaid a contractor. Would you ask for the money back?

    I hired a contractor to install a fence around my house. The original estimate was $2400. When he arrived, he told me that the lumber yard was out of the wood that he estimated with (pine) and he needed to use a more expensive wood (Cedar). He had already purchased the more expensive wood...
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    Advice on CPU, Motherboard and RAM combo

    A once avid system builder, leaving school and entering the working world has robbed me of quality read and research time. I am looking for some general comments about the combo of RAM, proc, and mobo that I have chosen. Anything to look out for? Am I making a bad / good decision? I am...
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    Heroes on NBC!

    Hey guys, This thought/memory has been on my mind for a while now, but do any of you guys remember a Heroes previews on NBC that aired serveral years ago. Maybe I am crazy but I remember a preview with Peter saying something to the extent of... "I woke up this morning and my foot hovered...
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    VPN Networking Question

    If a user establishes a VPN to a third party to access files and services from their LAN but also navigates to regular public internet sites (google, gmail, etc) does the internet traffic get routed through the LAN to which the VPN is connected? In other words, if you connected to a LAN...
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    Any Rocky IV fans?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw-hy4ds3nI Enjoy ;) (One of my good friends and his brother made this video. Let me know what you think.)
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    Anybody work for one of the Big 4 accounting firms in chicago?

    My G/F, who currently works for D & T in St. Louis, is looking at transfering from the STL office to the Chicago office. However, I would expect that they would be offering her more than an 8% increase in pay to come to a city where the cost of living is an estimated 29% higher. Does...
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    How do you share bills with roomates?

    Just a quick question to pose to you guys. I like in a apartment with two other people. Most of the bills are in my name and the other two guys have been paying me back via paper check. However, this process sucks because it means several trips to the bank for me per month which require me to...
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    Need PCI-E card for HTPC for <$120

    I am looking to buy an HTPC card for less than $120 dollars. This card needs to be a PCI express card and I would prefer it to be as silent as possible. I am fine with buying a used card from the forums, but I do not know which to go with. I am upgrading from an ATI 9600. Any ideas or...
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    Problem - Swapping HDD between two computers

    I am trying to move a 300GB HDD from computer 1 to computer 2 Computer 1 used this drive as a primary boot drive with Win XP PRO SP2. It has a 60gb and 240gb partition (roughly) Computer 2 is a single HDD system with windows XP PRO SP2 installed. However, after installing the drive...
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    Can someone give me a quick explination on PCI E

    Can someone explain what the difference is between PCI 4 and PCI 16? If I have a PCI-E 4 slot on my pc and I am wanting to add a PCI-E 16 graphics card can I do this? Will I notice a performance drop over using a PCI-E 16 mobo? thanks
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    Can anyone tell me the firmware/software update phone # for verizon

    Please help if you can. I have been googling for the last half hour. Thanks
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    I've brought some gifts for you.....

    Does anyone remember what episode Peter sings the Christmas hits?
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    Ebay just deleted all my "watch" items...

    I was using ebay last night and when I got back on this morning all my watched items had been deleted. Has this ever happened to anyone before? I am not sure if this is a temporary problem and they will be back up there tomorrow or if they were actually deleted. If you were watching lots of...
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    really quick how do you pronounce the name "Si"?

    Anyone know? Si
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    does cigarette smoke adhere to electronics?

    I ran across an ebay auction selling some electronic gadgets that I have been looking for. (amplifiers) However, in the description it says that they have been used in a smoking home for quite some time. So does cigarette smoke (or what is in the smoke like tar, etc) adhere to the inside...
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    Any audiophiles out there?

    I was thinking about subscribing to Audiogon's bluebook to get current prices of used A/V eq. However I first wanted to know if it was worth the $50 yearly fee. Has anyone ever used this service before? -madison
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    Hard drive got really loud over night, help please!

    I was using my computer last night before bed and when I woke up this morning i noticed the system had rebooted. I thought it wasnt a big deal. Once I logged in however, I noticed that the hard drive had trippled in volume when reading/writing data. I am sure everyone knows the regular sound...
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    Overnight my hard drive got really loud.. opinions please

    I was using my computer last night before bed and when I woke up this morning i noticed the system had rebooted. I thought it wasnt a big deal. Once I logged in however, I noticed that the hard drive had trippled in volume when reading/writing data. I am sure everyone knows the regular...
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    Is there really any reason to have over 512mb of ram?

    I have been thinking about upgrading to 1.5 gigs of ram lately so I decided to see if it was needed. I have been checking out my Peak Commit Charge and it is hard as hell for me to get it over 500megs. I have to have numerous instances of winamp (playing music) media player (playing a DVD)...
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    How do you edit the registry if you can't get into windows?

    I was working on the registry of a windows 2k machine and I moved drive letters around. The guy had the system booting from the F: drive. He was trying to install software onto the PC that wouldnt install without a C drive. So I changed the drive letters in the registry, but forgot to create...
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    Cleaning out basement... should I sell or keep the atari and nintendo?

    I have been going through my basement cleaning things out and I have found some things I can't decide whether or not I should sell. First, the original woody atari. It still works, has several controllers and probably 2 dozen games. Original 8-bit nintendo with gun and powerpad. Probably...
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    new game - cheerleader toss

    rah rah rah! http://www.pumpupthemovie.com/toss.html First try. I made the junior junior varsity : ( mad
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    fs/ft people... should I sell or trash old parts... pole included

    I have about 5 computers worth of parts ranging from the pentium 75mhz days to 300mhz. This includes 25x cd rom drives, 2x cd writers, 5gb hdds, 10 mbps nics, etc. Is this stuff worth selling on the fs/ft forum or ebay or would you all just toss it? I hate to trash these goodies but selling...
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    Does installing a new harddrive void my dell warrenty?

    Guys, I was planning on switching out my HDD this week in my 9200, but does anyone know if this voids the warrenty that came with the PC. If so, I may wait a year or so until the warrenty runs out. thanks madison
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    klipsch 2.1 thx trouble

    I have had this system for the past 4 years, and I am a big fan of its big sound. However since around year two the cord that plugs into the sub from the speakers has not gotten a very good connection. The result is a sub that contantly dies on me, until i wiggle the wire around. Is this a...
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    Friend has a brain aneurysm, in serious trouble. ..

    Fellow Anandtechers, A dear friend of my family's almost passed a way a little while back from a brain aneurysm. Anyway this is a little bit about him and his family. He is doing somewhat better but is still in bad shape. Sadly his insurance won't cover the expenses to have him...
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    what to do now... dvi-i dvi-d mistake... what is the cheapest solution

    I ordered a 9100 radeon for my pc because it was on sale ($43 shipped) i recieved the card today and realized it is dvi-d when my monitor and cables are dvi-i. I know that they are compatible but my cable wont fit the card. oddly enough if I position it just right it will carry the signal and...
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    which is faster (raptor vs. raid)

    Just wondering what you guys think would run faster dual 250 GB Drives in Raid 0 with 8mb cache? or 1 Raptor 74 gb drive? mad
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    need info for a paper/presentation on french/francophone music

    I need to write a 5-7 minute presentation on French/Francophone music. I can pretty much say anything about it, as long as it is a 5-7 minute presentation. However, I cant find any good online resources. I am basically looking for what types of music the french listen to, what they sing...
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    How to upgrade an older kick a$$ system?

    Guys, I have a PC that I built a litttle over a year and a half ago. Here are the specs Dual Athlon 2600+ 512 MB 266 ECC Ram 2 x 250 GB WD w/ 8mb cache 1x160GB *Boot Drive* AIW 7500 Radeon 420 watt Enermax Powersupply 18inch Sony LCD CD Burner/DVD Drive Mostly I just use this...
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    what does "with costs in all courts" mean?

    "and the complaint dismissed, with costs in all courts?" any law or pre law students out there that wanna give me a hand. thanks madison
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    need a topic for a law paper

    Getting ready to start working on a paper for a law class. The teacher is asking us to give her a topic. She says it shouldn't be so narrow as the Lacy Peterson case, but not as broad as say gay rights. Any ideas? I need something that I can find plenty of info on, but is not really really...
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    Anyone know what laser printer will give you the most pages per dollar?

    Looking to possibly buy a laser printer but I dont want to get ripped a new one everytime I buy toner. I want to spend know more than $150 on the printer itsef. Which brand offers the best pages/dollar in terms of toner upgrades? Thanks Madison
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    What does the average trading volume for a stock mean?

    Is this the average amount of stocks traded or the average amount of money traded or what? (this is on a per monthly basis) thanks madison
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    My instant messaging programs are running soooo slow

    Hey guys, I was deleting some files the other day and using some add remove software to get rid of ad/spyware. Now my IM programs (aol and msn) run so slow. When I message someone they lock up for about 5 seconds then send the message. During this time you can use other windows programs but...