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    Need help picking fileserver components

    I'm planning to build a fileserver in the near future to keep all my data in one place. The plan is to run Linux with a software RAID5 setup. It will be accessed via 100mbps ethernet, although it would be nice to have support for gigabit if I ever go that route. I'm looking for some help in...
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    How to cancel WinXP scheduled disk check?

    I have a secondary hard disk on my XP machine that is in the process of dying. In an attempt to recover some bad sectors and get enough life out of it to copy the data off, I scheduled a disk check to run on the next boot. Unfortunately, the drive seems to be too far gone to complete the disk...
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    How to cancel WinXP scheduled disk check?

    I have a secondary hard disk on my XP machine that is in the process of dying. In an attempt to recover some bad sectors and get enough life out of it to copy the data off, I scheduled a disk check to run on the next boot. Unfortunately, the drive seems to be too far gone to complete the disk...
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    Why is it so tedious to reset CMOS?

    I've been doing a bit of overclocking lately, and as generally happens during the initial testing of CPU/Board/Memory, I managed to push some settings too high and cause the machine not to POST anymore. Each time, I have to open the case, use the jumper to reset CMOS, reboot, and change all...
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    Zalman northbridge heatsink on K8N Neo2

    I have an MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum motherboard, and recently my northbridge fan decided to go crazy and make extremely loud, annoying, whining noises. So right now I'm in the market for a replacement. I've been looking at the Zalman ZM-NB47J as a replacement. This looks ideal since being...
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    [resolved] MSI K8N Neo2 plat. won't POST with SATA HD

    I've run into a strange problem with my system (using an MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum). I went to turn on the computer today, and it gets to the POST screen but just sits there frozen. Pressing delete will not get into the BIOS. After much troubleshooting, I've discovered that after disconnecting...
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    Thin/Light notebook with good battery life?

    I'm looking for a thin/light or ultraportable (whatever they are called these days) notebook. Probably something with a 12" screen or smaller, no more than 2 lbs. or so. I basically want the thing to be small and light enough that I don't notice I'm carrying it :) Now, these are easy enough...