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    server or file share

    Would it be silly for me to upgrade my current server (W2k3 std) to a W2k8 server if all I do on that computer is file share and backups? I am currently using the 180 day trial of W2k8 server and it's nice but probably overkill. I have Win7Pro on order and think that it should serve my needs...
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    RAID0 on two different Raptors

    I have a two WD Raptor set-up: one for the System and one for Data. The system drive is getting maxed out. I will be installing more programs in the near future. I either need a new bigger drive or ... group the two drives together in Raid0 for a larger system drive and use a different...
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    Help me find/design my new desk

    I'm a large guy who hates to hear my computers when I'm not gaming. I have two computers, one for gaming and one for media serving. The Gaming PC is in an Antec P180 and the Server is in a Silverstone Temjin T07. They are actually pretty quiet, but I hate hearing anything when I'm reading on...
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    Mandelbrot Explorer Benchmark Test

    I am interested in finding out WHY there is this delta between the two OSs. I dual boot XP Professional and Vista Ultimate on my laptop. I ran the benchmark in this Mandelbrot Explorer program: http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors...26611/index_win_e.html These are my results: Vista's...
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    Best bang for the buck?

    I don't know the ATI video card line up that well, so can someone help me. My friend wants to get this card: Asus EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M Video Card PCI Express x16, Dual DVI (http://usa.asus.com/products.a...odel=1411&modelmenu=1) Is it a good deal for that price? Is it about equivalent to an...
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    my office needs a server for backup and file sharing

    since everyone here is on a laptop, my office needs a server for backup and file sharing. Our "tech support" is back in Ill. I've been tasked to make this happen, so I'm asking for pointers. I need something I can get in the office quick and plug in to the existing network without shaking things...
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    Enhance SATA disk performance

    http://www.tweakvista.com/Article39099.aspx Basically you select this option on your hard drive properties/policies tab: "Enable advanced performance" I've googled and found no conclusive reviews or benchmarks. TIA
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    Vista

    who is running what and what are the results are you seeing. personally I'm running Beta2 on a Geforce 6800GT.
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    Vista + BF2 BSOD

    I have no idea what to do. I've got the 5728 build. BF2 is patched up to 1.4. I have installed these drivers: 96.33_forceware_winvista_x86_international for GEForce 6800GT SBXF_PCDVTBETA_L3_2_11_0000 for X-Fi Can any one help me...