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    PC either shuts down when asleep or black screen where power button shuts off pc...

    I've been dealing with this issue since September. If I don't let my PC go to sleep, it'll run with 0 issues. If I let it go to sleep, 30% of the time it either... 1) shuts down completely 2) black screens and i hit the power button the pc just shuts off. typically if I hit the power...
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    For those that have the Arc Midi 2 - did you install your ssds behind the motherboard?

    It seems like a really odd decision for Fractal to not put caddies in the back and expect to install the ssds before installing the motherboard (and I think PSU). Wondering if anyone ended up handling this differently. I thought about using velcro tape but not sure what that will do with heat...
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    Worth waiting for Kaby Lake?

    I recently upgraded my video card to a 1080 and now feel like I might as well upgrade the rest since I can donate my current pc to my sister. Anyway, I'm a little torn on what to do since Kaby Lake is around the corner. It seems like performance wise it shouldn't make much of a difference...
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    My internal network speeds has slowed down to 5mb/s...

    For the last month, my speeds have been really slow in between PCs. Nothing really has chanced on my end so I'm not sure what is going on 1) I've tried connecting everything directly into the router (I'm using switches) and that doesn't help 2) I tried changing the NICs (each PC has two)...
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    Is there a way to figure out what's preventing my PC from going to sleep?

    This worked flawlessly for about 6 months till recently where my system doesn't even attempt to go to sleep. I can't figure it out and even after reformatting / reinstalling (not for this) I still have the same problems. I also tried switching to a different NIC (different manufacturers with...
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    Anyone have recommendations for 80mm fans?

    I want to replace the ones that are in my istarusa hot swap bays
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    Video card shows up with exclamation point and does not start

    In a new Windows Home Server build. I've tried everything to get it to work - could it be a defective video card?
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    System won't show down with new drive installed

    So I finally figured out why my system won't shut down. When I remove the new drive, the system fully shuts down. It's only when the drive is installed that the system won't shut down. I have to do a forced shut down Anyone know why this may be happening? It doesn't look like there are...
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    Any recommendations on a SATA host card?

    Not looking to do RAID. I want to add more SATA drives to my WHS server but I'm running out of ports. Would like to add something with 6 ports ideally but I have not been able to find one. And ones that have 8 usually are expensive RAID cards
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    Does anyone have experience with this card - HighPoint RocketRAID 2720SGL

    It got a pretty good write up in the latest CPU mag. Wondering if anyone on here has used it. I'm considering doing a RAID 5 setup with this card. Also two things... 1) Bad idea to use Green drives with raid cards? 2) Do the drives all need to be the same manufacturer?
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    Has anyone tried disabling head parking on WD's 2TB Green drives (EADS)

    My drives keep failing in my WHS but I don't want to spend several $100 to replace the drives I have now. I read about disabling the head parking and I'm hoping that will help. Has anyone tried this? And if so, did you have to backup your data before making the change in the firmware?
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    Anyone recommend hard drive docks that aren't made by Thermaltake

    Returning the second one... First one - didn't turn on Second one - esata didn't work. can't get drives to connect using usb 2 speeds Need something that will actually do what it's advertised to do. Recommendations?
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    HP Mediasmart crashed and now stuck in chkdsk hell - any way around this?

    I'm not sure what is going on in my server right now. It's going to be around 24 hours since the server has been sitting there stuck in boot. I suspect a drive failed but I can't tell what is actually going on. What I would like to know... 1. Will I make things worse by shutting down the...
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    WD Green Drives + WHS - Don't do it?

    I'm about to order 2 2tb WD EADS drives for my HP Mediasmart server but I'm still having trouble finding a consensus on whether these drives make sense for a WHS that will be streaming media internally to my devices. I've heard about a parking issue but not sure if it actually effects...
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    Question for those that have a HP Mediasmart server...

    How do I get into WHS without using HP's console? I tried using remote desktop but got an error that I need to be given access through the Terminal Services right
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    HP Media Server (WHS) - will it make Image backups without other software?

    I know the system does back up but will it also create images a la True Image / Ghost? Or do I need that type of software?
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    Active PFCs and UPCs - should I get rid of my power supply?

    So I've been reading online that mixing a UPS and Active PFC is not a good idea because of the simulated sines that are used in lower end UPSs. Because I don't want to spend $500 on an UPS, I was thinking whether it would make sense to look into switching out my PSU. The only thing is that I'm...
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    Looking for something similar to Everest but free.

    All I need it for is to check hardware installed and temps
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    Green drive vs 2.5 inch drive - what would make more sense in a SFF case?

    I got a Dell Zino which has a 3.5 drive. I'm thinking I can improve temps by going with either of the two but not sure if a Green drive makes sense because the size is still 3.5. It also would be a waste of hard drive space because I have no intentions of using anything more than 40gbs as...
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    Looking for bluetooth receiver recommendations - micro / doesn't have a light

    So I have a micro from Dealextreme that I bought a while back but I don't want to use it because it has a light that flashes constantly. Need to use it on a front usb port so don't want to deal with the flashing. I'll be using it for... 1. Dinovo Mini. Included receiver is too big for the...
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    Any alternatives to Logitech's Dinovo Mini?

    Just wondering if there are any other options out there that is just as small and functional
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    Anyone here use a tv as a second monitor and use extended display? (ATI)

    Is there a way to switch back to one display without going to Catalyst to change back to one display? Hoping for something auto or an app that will run in the tray
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    Thinking about buying a HP Windows Home Media server...questions...

    Hoping you guys can help answer some questions I have... 1. So WHS uses RAID 1? What happens if I have 3 drives? It will only back up one? I want max storage while still have assurances that my data is backed up. Will I get that from WHS? Or do I have to install 4 drives to use 2? 2...
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    Laptop taking 30 minutes to boot

    I'm quite perplexed at the moment. I can understand if it didn't turn on at all but the fact that it turned on much later puzzles me. It's not hibernation because I just shut down the pc and tried turning it on again - back to just sitting there lifeless Any reason why this may be...
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    Two short beeps - pause - then another two while in windows

    At first I thought it was the batteries in the keyboard but I'm still hearing beeps after replacing them. Does anyone know what might be happening? I got the AC on so it can be because of temps
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    Every once in a while my pc will lock up after going to screen saver - just a black screen

    I don't get any errors or any other type of indication that something is wrong. Just locks up with a black screen. All I can do is reboot. Anyone know what it could be? Video card? Mobo? Can't replicate the issue and it happens every so often so changing video cards won't really help...
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    Looking for comments on my HTPC build

    Will be used to play bluray / hd dvd discs. Dual boot between Vista and Linux. Former for Media Center / PowerDVD - mainly for HD disc playback. Linux for XBMC for xvid / mkv video playback along with other multimedia functions. PC will only be used as an htpc. There will be no gaming of any...
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    Loaded up CrystalDiskInfo - not sure what I'm supposed to do...

    I have two drives at cautious status but the application doesn't mention what I'm supposed to do address these issues. Drive 1: 05 Reallocated Sectors Count Drive 2: C5 Current Pending Sector Count C6 Uncorrectable Sector Count Should I be trying to get replacements because of...
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    HD Warranty still applicable for OEM WD drives bought off of Ebay?

    Want to buy a drive off of there but not sure if the warranty would still apply
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    Looking for a quiet and low heat 1tb drive...

    Not too concerned about getting the fastest as I'm just looking for a drive for my future htpc build. Was going to get a really small drive but I decided that it might be best to go big and then do something like rip all my dvds to the drive and only have hd movies out in display while the rest...
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    Recommendations for good / cheap web hosting?

    When I say cheap, I mean less than $40 / year. I remember signing up for a service that was that much and I was pretty happy with it but that was several years ago. I don't plan to do much with it but use Gallery2
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    Online photo albums...know of any that can...

    Set a root folder and then have sub folders for pictures for that main group? I want to share my pictures with my family from our recent trip to Disney. I have a Disney folder with subfolders for each day / park etc. The problem is that I can't seem to keep this structure in any of the sites...
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    I want to install generic drivers for ps/2 keyboard / mouse

    I helped a friend redo his system but he had issues with using his keyboard / mouse after it was done because I used a usb keyboard/mouse combo to setup windows. I had to go over his place and use my usb keyboard while the ps/2 was connected just to get Windows to install the drivers Now...
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    I want clean off sticky residue left behind from a sticker...

    I was a little overzealous when peeling off the thin sticker layer on my evga video card. Because of that, the sticker won't actually stick to the surface anymore - at least not all of it. I want to remove the entire thing (sticker looks like crap anyway) but I would like to clean off the...
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    recommend me good/quiet 120mm fans - both for cpu and case

    I want to replace all the ones I have now... 1. Some are too loud 2. CPU fan not affective Currently have... Noctua on heatsink 2 Lian Li fans One Yate Loon fan at top that I can't switch (only a 20mm would fit) Money not a real concern.
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    Any news on single 9800 cards?

    Hoping to step up and my window closes in late March
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    PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard not working in Windows

    I worked on a friend's pc yesterday and everything worked just fine before leaving my place. Of course now when he tries to use it, neither his mouse or keyboard work. I made sure he checked he connected everything but Dell has everything color coded so it's idiot proof. Anyway, I would think...
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    Am I being paranoid? Laptop running hotter than I expected it would..

    I picked up a laptop for my business trip to Hong Kong. Price was good for what I got - a Sony VGN-NR220E. It's no way a top of the line laptop but I liked the look and specs considering the price. But I have an issue with heat. I haven't really used the laptop as much but I'm getting a lot...
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    Not a USB 2 Port? I just got that msg after connecting a external drive...

    Could this be due to the case ports? I have a Asus Maximus which would have no USB 1 ports so I'm really confused at the moment. Why would I have any legacy USB 1 ports if my motherboard doesn't have any? Questions... 1. Anyway to confirm if the front case ports are working as USB1? 2...
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    Sata drive not seen as C drive under dos...

    Not sure what's going on as I never had the issue till I rebuilt the system for my bro using a older sata drive that I used have as my primary. Whatever I do, the IDE drive always show up as C: Not a huge deal would like to get the Sata drive to show up as C: if it all possible. Tried doing...