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    X25-M 160gb vs (2x 30gb Raid 0 Vertex) - Better for Boot drive and apps

    I just got the x25-m kingston deal and I was wondering which would be better for me. I want to use the SSD as the main boot drive so 60gb should be plenty for me. Would I notice a difference in speed if I used 2x 30gb vertex in raid 0 vs. 1 X25-M? What should I do? Should I keep the 160gb...
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    Need Super Quiet NAS or WHS PC

    I really want something that is super quiet and doesn't heat up. I don't mind replacing the fans and just want something that has 2TB of space.
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    Best way to store video files and display on a TV?

    Can I get a NAS and stream 1080p videos to my TV? How can I do this, and will it studder if I stream them?
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    Need a gigabit switch and bridge

    I currently have a popcorn hour networked media player and I want to connect my NAS to it. My main router is in a different room, so I need a bridge to connect the NAS to the router. What I'm thinking is that I am going to connect my Popcorn hour via ethernet to the switch, and I'm going to...
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    How can I make my hard drives quieter?

    How can I make my hard drives quieter? They are the loudest parts in my comp.
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    How can I make my Western Digital 640gb hard drives quieter?

    They are the loudest part in my system. Are hard drive silencers good to use?
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    Thinking about getting the Samsung SLC SSD?

    Should I get that SSD?
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    Looking for a comfortable chair for gaming/TV viewing?

    I would like something that can be moved fairly easily, so nothing too big. And under $400. I just want to relax in my chair maybe at a 45 degree angle or so. Are rocker chairs any good? anything else thats good. I also don't need speakers in the chair as well.
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    Any place I can buy a D-terminal to D-terminal cable?

    Any place I can buy a D-terminal to D-terminal cable?
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    Lenovo U330 or Dell E4300? - Which to get?

    The only real different between the two is that the Lenovo is around 4lbs and the Dell is 3.3lbs? Will that make a big difference in real life when I'm carrying it around school? Should I wait for the Dell or just get the Lenovo now?
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    Are these types of equipments machines any good for abs/arms?

    I want to start working my abs and arms, and I was wondering if this is the machine to help me do it. Anybody have any experience with it, or with something like it? Should I get something else to help work my abs and arms? http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...8842001&pf_rd_i=507846
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    Can you tell the difference in picture quality of Canon's 40D/EOS XTI/XSI?

    Would it be better to get the XTI and a $500 lens, XSI and kit lens, or 40D kit lens? Is it easy to tell the difference between a kit lens and a $500 lens? What about a $500 lens and a $1000 lens?
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    Is Intel® HD Audio on mobo or HT OMEGA better?

    I want to plug my HTPC into my Yamaha receiver, but when I plug the onboard optical cable from my mobo to the receiver, the receiver just shows 2 channel audio. I have the computer set to output 5.1, but I'm not sure it is working. Do I have to get a better sound card for my Yamaha...
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    Sony Vegas 8 Pro Question - How to crop entire movie?

    I know you can crop each video one by one, but is there a way to crop multiple video streams at once all at the same crop size? or do I have to export the video and combine them all first, and then crop the one video? Moved from Computer Help to Software For Windows. AnandTech...
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    Get a Canon XTI with a good lens or 40d with included lens?

    I'm just wondering which one I should get. Will the picture quality be drastically different between the two? I'll probably just to portrait shots, small items, and maybe landscapes. Thanks
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    E8400, E8500 or Q6700?

    I have a Q6700 from the Intel retail program, but I sorta want to sell it for the E8400 or E8500, and make a little profit selling the Q6700. Should I do it or just keep the Q6700?
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    Router connectivity loss whenever a wireless client joins

    I currently have a WRT54G with the Tomato Firmware installed and I am currently using a wired connection to the router. There is also another computer that is connecting wirelessly to the router as well. Whenever the wireless computer restarts the computer or turns it on, my wired computer...
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    Would Raid 0 setup would be fastest?

    I have a couple of choices, and I currently do some video capture, so I do need something fast. I don't really care about backing things up, so if I lose the data; it doesn't really matter. Here are my choices: - (3) 320 gb Drives in RAID 0 + (1) 320 gb as Primary (for windows) - (2)...
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    Put Vista on Raid drives or no?

    I currently have 4 x 320gb Seagate drives 7200.10, and I'm wondering how I should set them up. - 4x 320gb in RAID 0 or - 3x 320gb in RAID 0 and 1 with Vista on it not in RAID. I will be capturing game footage at 720p uncompressed, so would 3 drives be fast enough to keep up with the...
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    How to setup Raid 0 setup with my Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L?

    Anyone know how I can install Vista onto a RAID 0 setup? I can't seem to find the option to raid in the bios screen.
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    Can anyone translate this for me (Japanese to English)

    Can anyone translate this for me? ????????????????????2ch??????????????? ????????P5K-VM@C2D6600?GA-G33M-DS2R@C2Q6600?????????????? I just need to know if it says something like it will work or not. Thanks
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    Japanese program --> translate to english?

    I have a program that I would like to use, but all of the words are in Japanese. There is only a handful of phrases or words, and I would like those to be translated. How would I go about translating them? Would I be able to take a screen shot of the program and then have someone or some...
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    Best way to host/stream 720p videos?

    I will be creating my own 720p video game reviews and I would like to know the best way to host or stream it on my website for a minimal cost. Anyone know of anything that can help me out or know what I should do? Thanks
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    Quicktime lags in Full Screen but not in regular screen

    Anyone know why this is happening. When I go to full screen to watch my videos, the video lags like crazy, but if I just watch it without going into full screen, the video runs like butter without any lag whatsoever.
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    Good print server? Wired or wireless

    What is a good print server with USB ports? I've been reading the reviews of some, and many have receiver poor reviews. Any thoughts?
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    Best hard drive storage solution?

    How should I go about with the storage in my box? Should I get a Raptor for windows and programs, and then 2-500gb Harddrives in raid 0? or should I just use the 2-500gb hard drives in raid 0 and then partition it for the windows installation? Would there be much performance differences...
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    How can I make an Intro 3d type video for my videos?

    I'm looking to do something like the intros to the www.revision3.com shows, where the videos do flythroughs through the environment. Can I just use after effects to create those effects? Can anyone point me to any tutorials for this?
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    Anyway to host 2 different sites on 1 hosting account?

    I have 2 different sites and would like to host them on one hosting site? Is this possible?
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    Recommendations for a Mobo for the E6600?

    What would be good if I need only one pci-express 16x slot, and I won't do any O/C? Should I still go for a mobo thats expensive, or should I just go for a midrange mobo?
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    Anyway to add google adsense ads on top of my online videos?

    Is there a way to add google's ads on top of my flash videos (youtube, etc) on my website?
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    DVD Recorders or TV Tuners to record video from game system?

    Are DVD Recorders or TV Tuners better for recording video? Which is better quality wise? I've been using a gamebridge to record video but its not that great. Would a dvd recorder record better?
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    Question about UPS Delivery. HELP!!

    One of my packages was suppose to arrive today, but instead, the status changed to an exception: AS REQUESTED BY THE CUSTOMER, THE RECEIVER WILL PICKUP AT A UPS FACILITY WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS;CUSTOMER HAS CONFIRMED AND WILL PICK UP PACKAGES THIS EVENING I never even called up to change the...
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    How can I increase my microphone's input levels?

    I'm using a Shure SM58 microphone and I want to be able to increase the volume in comes into the computer. When I try to increase the volume using adacity or something, it puts in noise. What hardware can I use to increase the volume of my mic? Would an ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp help...
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    Good microphone for doing video game reviews, or stuff like gamespot or IGN

    I need some microphone that can make my voice sound more clear and detailed. What is a good microphone? Should I go for a Dynamic, Condenser, or Lavalier if I'm just going to record voice.
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    What is a good clip-on professional microphone? like the ones people use on TV.

    I need a clip-on microphone that can make my voice sound clear. It doesn't have to be wireless and looking for something around $20-100
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    What is the best format/size/bitrate to upload to youtube for highest quality output?

    I want to upload my videos and make it have better quality. What is the standard that youtube uses? (ie. video format, size, audio quality, etc)
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    My 5th Gen Ipod does not display any songs anymore on Ipod

    My 5th Gen Ipod does not display any songs anymore on Ipod. When it connects to the computer, it shows all of the songs though. On the Ipod, I click music --> songs --> and the screen is totally blank with no songs. IT doesn't freeze or anything, it just shows no songs. What should I do...
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    Put flash player and videos directly on my site

    Is there a way I can put or download a flash player to my website so that I can configure my own settings on the videos etc, instead of having to use youtube. I know some sites have flv web flash players, and I'm looking for one that I could use, paid or not, on my website. (One that looks...