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    Thinking about getting a G15 Keyboard and a G7 mouse..

    I bought both the G7 and G15 and ended up returning the G15. The G7 is a dream in terms of performance. It either equals or surpased all other mice out there, wired or wireless. It's very responsive. I love the ability to select the mouse tracking sensitivity on the fly. I do wish it had...
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    XP key code

    Is the key still in use on your brother's Compaq computer? If it is, then the licensing doesn't allow it to be installed on another machine. The key can only be activated on one machine at a time. I found that there really isn't a way to see if the key will work until you try activating it...
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    cheapest way to remotely reboot PC?

    FWIW, one method we used on a project to perform a remote power reset of a locked machine was to use another computer that was reliable and a uninterruptable power supply with a serial interface. - The UPS' serial interface allowed commanding the UPS to turn power off/on via a digital signal...
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    Waiting for my PSU to arrive is driving me insane....

    FWIW, I agree about the Turbo-Cool 510 Express/SLI being too loud under load. I bought it as a knee-jerk reaction when my old Antec True Power blew a voltage regulator and nearly took my > 1 TB worth of disk drives with it. I'm using a Seasonic S12-500 in my P180 case now. Really quiet...
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    Ultra X-Connect 500w

    What bothered me about the MaxPC and the TrustedReviews tests results for the Ultra was that they were testing for maximum sustained output. In both cases the Ultras blew. Personally I don't want to run a power supply near it's maximum output for extended periods of time ---- shortens the...
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    Power supply makers big SLI scam

    According to their website, PC P&C was founded in the US. They do some of the custom wiring stuff locally. But, I don't think their power supplies are necessarily fully assembled in the US. I need to check the manufacturing label of my 510-SLI next time I pop the lid on my system. I can...
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    Why not run my PSU without its cover/enclosure to cool it better?

    I think permanently removing the power supply enclosure in a production system is idiotic. The chances of electrocuting yourself is not something to underestimate. I don't think the potential gains are worth the risk of messing up one day. I have an Antec Sonata case. The included power...
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    SATA vs USB 2.0

    How many hard drives you want online at the same time? That'll shed some light on what option is right for you. Personally, my main rig has eight internal hard drives (damn you Fry's Electronics!) and I got four USB 2.0 external hard drive enclosures. If you don't need all the drives...
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    Power supply rebranding

    I guess in this world, it's pretty rare for a company to use its own factories and not just rebrand something. Intel comes to mind and that's just for its CPUs and maybe hard drive manufacturers. To me, a brand name with a great reputation means consistancy in quality and customer service...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    Wow. I just paid attention to your final component list. Certainly not a low end first system. :) A number of my friends bought those Dell 20" LCDs and love them. One had a hot pixel problem, but, Dell was really good in shipping out a replacement monitor without fuss (she kept hold of...
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    Recommend me a 120mm Case fan for my Antec Sonata

    I hate those theremally controlled case fans with built-in sensors. They spin too low at first and don't adjust ramp up fast enough for my tastes. So I recommend going with a manually controlled fan, like the Antec TriCool with a 3-position switch to get 12V, 5V, and 7V. Probably not as...
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    Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG

    I really liked the Antec 1080 series. They are heavy and well built, except for the front door. Really easy to break off (which is true for most Antec cases). Lots of room inside, which is good if you plan on water cooling or stuffing it full of drives. I've since switched over to the...
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    My thoughts on the Antec Super Lan Boy

    It's an easy enough case to work with. If you like the SLB's form factor, but, don't care for it's light weight, consider the Antec Sonota or Antec 3700BQE. Another good choice is the Antec SLK3000B. This case doesn't come with power supply but lists for $60. I found the wimpy power...
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    Antec Sonata II and P180 coming soon

    I had sideways HD cages on my last Antec case. Sounded great on paper, but, I found routing data and power cables to be a pain. I had four drives installed. What made things painful is the fact that there's less than an inch clearance between the end of the drive and the door with the case...
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    What kind of power supply would I need for this system?

    I like the Antec Sonata case and $100 is the going rate for it. Here's a review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article60-page1.html This case only comes with one case fan. I would recommend buying a 2nd 120mm for the front air intake. This would ensure some air flow around the hard...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    Yeah. Heatercore mentioned that one earlier. It looks so sweet. It'll probably cost $400 or more, but, just think about the monster system you would have to build to be worthy of a power supply that delivers 850W continuously and with FOUR +12V rails dishing out 60+A!
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    So right. When I called PC P&C they said the only differences between the 510-Deluxe and the SLI models is the cabling. However, they are quick to suggest buying a unit with the 24-pin motherboard connector if you plan to go that route, which means one shouldn't be buying the 510-Deluxe model...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    I don't think his reasoning is out of line. In the case of the 510-SLI he's not even talking about paying twice as much for a PSU (if you are considering an Antec Neo Power) and he's getting a lot more margin than .0000000000001%. PC P&C advertises 510W @ 50 Deg-C and 1% max voltage variance...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    Most of us shouldn't be buying $200 power supplies because most of don't have that kind of loading. A high quality 480W PS should handle a Winchester CPU, GFU, 4 hard drives, optical drive, and fans. Add more hard drives or operate your system in hotter weather for extended periods, and you...
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    What kind of power supply would I need for this system?

    I also would go with an Antec Neo Power if you don't have any more specifics on your current and future power needs. The reviews for it are pretty good, it's not that hard to find, and goes for a decent price. Given how power hungry newer processors and video cards are, you want a decent one...
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    Power supply makers big SLI scam

    I believe it has a single 12V rail. The label on my 510-SLI gives it's 12V max current as a single number, not 12V1 and 12V2. http://www.pcpowercooling.com/pdf/510-SLI.pdf It's interesting that this supply is advertised to give 510W @ 50 Deg-C and PC P&C is guarenteeing it to operate any...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll buy one of each and give them both a try. - Marcos
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    Please help me: Antec Slk1650B psu question

    There's two fans in that Antec PSU. One is controlled automatically. The second one is controlled by that blue/black fan connector. Supposedly you don't need that second connector hooked up to keep the PSU adequately cooled, but, I always connect it to something (usually the motherboard) in...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    Any recommendations for a replacement fan that's both quieter and pushes sufficient air? I only did a quick glance at my power supply, but, didn't find any tamper proof stickers preventing opening this thing up and experimenting with a new fan.... - Marcos
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    Is my 300 watt PSU enough for this modest video card?

    How old is your Antec PS? I had an old Antec 350 that came with a two year old case. It wasn't as effecient as newer supplies. Ditto on the Antec True 550 I bought around the same time. It's been replaced by a Neo Power which in turn was replaced by a PC P&C 510. In the end, I think...
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    portable case for Asus SLI

    I know someone who put together a system around an ASUS A8N-SLI MB, 1 GB RAM, 1 GeForce 6800 (so far), 2x 75GB WD Raptor drives, and an Antec Neo Power. He stuck the whole thing in a Super LanBoy case. He replaced the stock 120mm fan with two Antec tri-cooler fans (with the 3-position fan...
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    Is a PC Power and Cooling 510-SLI worth it?

    FWIW, I bought a Neo Power and later replaced it with a PC P&C 510-SLI. My config is a bit odd/old: - P4 2.6 GHz - ASUS P4G8X (Granite Bay) w/ 1 GB RAM - ATi 8500 Pro - Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum - HPT IDE controller card - Hauppauge PVR-250 - 8x 250 GB hard drives (7200 rpm) -...