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  1. OptimisTech

    HOT - HP Proliant Microserver $180

    No OS, but this seems pretty hot to me. I have setup several of these and they are great little servers, esp at this price. http://www.pcconnectionexpress.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=13371257&SourceID=k54384&cm_mmc=GAN-_-dealnews-_-Primary-_-k54384&clickid=0004b9a5d5dce8340a2a460ba2e61ba8
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    Climate Monitors

    Does anyone here have any experience with server room climate monitors? There seem to be a lot of these gadgets out there, but not a lot of objective comparisons. We are looking to get one of these for each of our offices. We don't need anything super fancy, but it should monitor temp, humidity...
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    Hot? Palit 9800gt $83.30 AR

    Link Seems decent.
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    Goin' green... any MATX case advice?

    I have decided my current rig is a little over-powered for my needs so I am going to trim it down to a smaller and more efficient MATX design. If my math is right, I may lower my electric bill by $25-$40mo. The trouble is I can't find a MATX case that is exactly what I'm looking for. The...
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    Any experiences with the new P5Q?

    I am getting a new MB soon and my needs are pretty basic. I like the low-end P5Q for its simplicity and size, but the p45 is still pretty new and I'm looking for anyone who has tried one of these boards to get general impressions. Also, the chipset heatsinks look like all flash/no function to...
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    Nvidia 680i chipset

    I have been reading all day and I'm still not sure whether the 680i will work for me or not, but I'm hoping at least someone can give me some comparative info. I have been running an e6600 on and Intel 975xBX2 for about a year and it has been a great machine. It NEVER crashes and seems plenty...
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    Motherboard with right-angle sata ports?

    I am going to need a new motherboard soon and a really like the right-angle sata ports on the Asus P5E and other high-end Asus boards. However my budget doesn't quite stretch that high and I was wondering if anyone knows of any other boards that use that design?
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    Geeks.com order cancellation patterns

    I'm just curious, has anyone here ordered from Geeks.com recently to then have part of the order cancelled due to lack of inventory and the rest of the order processed? This has happened to me three times in the last month. I place an order for a few items, the order goes through, I get a...
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    Experience with entry-level NAS Boxes anyone?

    I am trying to put together an inexpensive NAS for my home. I recently received 2 400gb SATA drives from a friend so it seemed like a good time to do it. What I am looking for is: Gigabit Ethernet RAID1 Capability for redundancy Support for Windows and OSX Low noise level I also set my...
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    MS Explorer sinks!!!

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21935099/ I'll start... Mac: Hi, I'm Mac... PC: *GLUB*
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    Content Filter for ICS

    I am doing some computer work for my son's school and they have asked me to look into content filtering software. They are running Windows Server 2003 with Internet connection sharing to give internet access to the school. Basically, they are two Ethernet jacks, one to the DSL modem and the...
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    Inspiron 9100 screen blank

    I have a Del Inspiron 9100 with a 15.4" LCD that seems to have a bad CCFL. when I first turn it on, the screen works for a while, but then it gets very reddish and finally blanks out after ~20min. I am hoping the lamp can just be replaced (~$20) but I wonder if the inverter is bad too. Does...
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    Embedded calendars in Word?

    OK, for anyone who actually takes the time to read this, TIA. Let me explain... no... is too much, let me sum up... My mother has been using Calendar Creator for years to produce her class schedules. She creates calendars, prints them, reduces them on the copier and then pasts them into blank...
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    I want my OLED!

    Just a curious question for those more in the know then I. Three years ago everyone was talking about OLED screens and how awesome they were going to be. Normally, I would chalk it up to vaporwear, but I remember reading about someone (Samsung, I think...) demoing a 19" OLED screen at CES...
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    Any experience with Verizon ATM service?

    I do some work for a school that has a 768k U/D DSL connection with Verizon that has always been sketchy and they have completely outgrown. Verizon says they now offer ATM service with something like 7K down/768 up speeds for ~$100mo. They swear it is 10 times faster and more reliable then DSL...
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    Triple-head video advice

    OK, I have been in the market for a new video card for a few weeks now, my price range is around $200, maybe a little more. By pure coincidence, I currently have three Dell 1905FP monitors at my house for a month or so. I can't keep them, but I would love to set up a triple-head video system...
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    Opinions on All-in-wonder x1900

    I am looking to upgrade a little from my x800pro and get a TV tuner. I was going to get seperate cards, but the AIW x1900 seems so cheap right now for what you get. (~$180-$200) Does anyone have any experience with these cards? I am not a huge gamer, but I'll still play a little UT2004 or...
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    **DEAD** Dell Ultrasharp 1905fp - $317 Shipped

    **Coupon officially no longer working, best deal now is $370.** This is my first deal post, I looked and didn't see this anywhere. Get the 40% off coupon from TechBargains and apply to cart at checkout. That's it, shipping is free. $317 shipped!
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    Please recommend a small-footprint 19" AG CRT

    OK, hope I don't offend all the LCD fans out there... I have been shopping for a new monitor for days now, and I was really all set to buy a 19" LCD. I have looked at several, but the tracing effects when objects are dragged around the screen just bothers the heck out of me. I assume this is...
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    Wanted: Maintanance/Invemtory Tracking App

    Has anyone in here had any experience with maintanance/inventory tracking apps/DBs? I am looking for something that... - doesn't cost a fortune... - includes a built in calander... - Can be bought (rather then getting locked into some subscription service) - (the BIG one) Can attach...
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    Any experience with FIC condor

    Has anyone out there messed with the new FIC Condor SFF system? I really like the looks of it and it seems pretty capable.
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    Help! Recommend a narrow motherboard?

    I am upgrading an older ATX case. It is a fairly nice case actually, but is older and it's a little cramped inside. The P3B that is in it now fits fine, but all the newer, quality motherboards seem to be really wide and I'm not sure they would fit. Can anyone recommend an ATX motherboard that is...
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    Anyone have a fx5600 rev2 yet?

    Does anyone know if the rev2 fx5600 is on shelves yet? I can't find anywhere that specifically mentions the rev2 version of this chip.