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    Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC version $39.90 +shipping @ Gogamer (B&N dead)

    It's pretty fun, my team is really enjoying the beta thus far. We competed in BF2, BF2142, and are still playing COD4. I think it's going to be a nice change.
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    DELL PowerEdge SC440

    The PCI-e slot only runs a x1, do some google searches. People have already cut out the slot for it to accept a larger vid card however the slot won't actually run at x16.
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    Can you put dual-cores in a Dell Poweredge 1800?

    Just an FYI.. I spoke with Dell and they advised that this server couldn't be upgraded to support dual-core processors.
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    Can you put dual-cores in a Dell Poweredge 1800?

    Does anyone know if you can put dual-core xeon processors in a PowerEdge 1800? I'm just looking to see if I can upgrade our current server to get an extra boost in performance without purchasing an entirely new system. For those wondering, the current configuration is dual-xeon 3.0ghz with...
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    MCSE BootCamp? Anyone ever attended?

    Hey guys, Before anyone replies about paper MCSE and that type of thing, I'm not looking to become a paper mcse. I believe I already have most of the skills through my years of experience adminning different system environments, however I've just never went to actually take any of the certs...
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    WinXP Pro Upgrade Question

    Hey guys, I've got a customer who wants to upgrade his version of Windows, currently he's using Win98 on his systems. He went out and purchased 2 retail copies of WinXP Pro. He did not get the Upgrade to WinXP Pro, can he perform an upgrade with what he has or is a "clean install" his only...
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    Updated 01/14/05 - Seagate 160GB HDD $94.99 - $40 MIR = $54.99 @ Fry's

    Thanks guys... you saved me $50... :)
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    Updated 01/14/05 - Seagate 160GB HDD $94.99 - $40 MIR = $54.99 @ Fry's

    Does anyone have the rebate form for a seagate drive purchased on 9-11-04, shipped on 9-13-04. I formatted my drive without backing up the form and the one listed on outpost.com is for a different purchase date span. Can anyone help me out?
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    ~~~ The Official Gmail Thread ~~~

    yoandy, YHPM.
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    Need Massive Help <Huge Server Config help needed>

    Hey guys, I need some extremely quick help on speccing out the needs to satisfy the configuration listed below. 100 users actively using an application which runs off a SQL database. 125 users which will log into the same application, however their logins will only perform limited functions...
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    SCSI Raid-5 Write Performance Problems (Plz Help)

    thanks for the suggestions guys, I will try this out.. I've read that enabling write performance does add some fears... in that, if any type of power failure, i.e. power goes out and ups does not take up the slack quick enough anything that is within the cache can be lost.. is this true? I guess...
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    SCSI Raid-5 Write Performance Problems (Plz Help)

    Hey everyone, I've got a server at the office that was purchased and configured by a former admin, I've been attempting to troubleshoot the problems with the system and have kind of hit a deadend at this point. I'd rather not throw money at it trying to resolve the problems so any advice you...
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    Server Monitoring: Off-site or software that monitors server downtime.

    Hey everyone, I need to get some recommendations from you all regarding any server monitoring companies or software packages that can handle the job. Basically, I would like to find a service and/or software that will monitor all the servers in our datacenter (about a dozen) and provide...
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    Program communicating via com ports in Windows XP (locking up system)

    The software is proprietary unforunately. Thanks for all the suggestions, I will try them out on the systems and do some research on microsoft's site.
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    IDE CDRW, in addition to SCSI and SATA Raid in a small server.. (problems)

    Just an FYI, in case anyone ever searches for something like this... I fixed the problem.. Turned out to be a setting in the bios that I believe was causing it. The IDE controller had a setting for the drive mode, PIO mode, Ultra DMA, Enhanced DMA, Max DMA, and some other mode. I just put it...
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    IDE CDRW, in addition to SCSI and SATA Raid in a small server.. (problems)

    Windows 2000 Server I'll have to get the exact specs on the server.. Basically it's a Compaq Evo W6000 Dual PIV Xeon's 2gb ram
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    IDE CDRW, in addition to SCSI and SATA Raid in a small server.. (problems)

    Hey everyone, Here is the scoop on the problem I encountered tonight during a scheduled swap of a drive. System: Compaq EVO 6000 Memory: 2gb SCSI Drives: (3) 18.3gb 10000rpm SCSI (Raid 5) SATA Drives: (2) Seagate 80gb 7200rpm (Raid 1) EIDE Drive: 16x dvdrom/24x cdrw (Sony) I planned on...
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    Program communicating via com ports in Windows XP (locking up system)

    Hey everyone, I've got some XP systems in the office that utilize an older program. The communication between the host (server) system for the software package and the clients is based on com ports. While this seemed to work fine in older operating systems, there seems to be a problem with some...
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    LPR Printing / IPP Printing (Windows 2000 Server) Need help with setup..

    Hey everyone, I need some help, let me lay out what I'm dealing with and maybe someone can help me. Server Location: Baton Rouge, LA Printer Location: Orlando, FL I've got a server running windows 2000 server along with IIS which runs terminal services. We just recently bought an Okidata...
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    Dell Part Number for Poweredge 1600SC HSF?

    Hey everyone, I need some assistance locating a part number. System: Dell Poweredge 1600SC CPU: 2.8GHz/512K 533MHz FSB Xeon 2nd CPU: 2.8GHz/512K 533MHz FSB Xeon I need to get a Dell oem Heatsink/Fan for the 2nd CPU. I purchased the system with just the single processor from Dell and got the...
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    Can you set a time delay for programs in the "Startup" folder?

    Hey guys, Does anyone know of a way to do a time delay for any program listed in the "Startup" folder. I have a security app that has to check itself against a physical security key which is attached via the usb port. The problem exists that upon startup, the program that looks for the...
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    where can I get the ti4600 video dongle that provides svideo in/out?

    thanks mde.. that would possibly help, cuz i'm definitely having a hard time finding one.
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    where can I get the ti4600 video dongle that provides svideo in/out?

    where can I get the ti4600 video dongle that provides svideo in/out? I've got a visiontek xtasy ti4600 and I don't have the little dongle that was supposed to come with it.. I've never really needed it before, but now I'm wanting to finally connect it to my tv and I don't have the dongle to do...
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    LT DESIGNER Keyboard vs. Dell Quietkey? Which one?

    Unforunately, I don't have a staples even remotely close to me so that's not an option unforunately. Anyone else have any experience with these? Hopefully someone will have used both.. I'd just hate to order a few different keyboards. I guess I could always ebay whichever one I didn't like.
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    LT DESIGNER Keyboard vs. Dell Quietkey? Which one?

    Anyone have either of these keyboards? My brother has a dell quietkey and it's pretty nice. Real solid and soft feel. I just bought a Dell Multimedia keyboard and I don't like it. I guess a different manufacturer makes that one than the one that makes the Dell Quietkey. Anyway, I posted a...
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    Heatsink removal - visiontek ti4600 ? Am I missing something?

    Here is an auction of the same video card that I have, if anyone wanted to see the exact heatsink i have on mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2796829106&category=40161
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    Heatsink removal - visiontek ti4600 ? Am I missing something?

    It does say nvidia on the heatsink, the heatsink itself is silver with a thin metal plate over the top of it, the fan is small and black. I'll try the screwdriver trick along with a deep freeze and hopefully that'll get it off. How do I clean off the remaining epoxy once I do get the...
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    Heatsink removal - visiontek ti4600 ? Am I missing something?

    Yeh, I tried the twist method and it didn't work too well. I can probably be more firm with my twist but I've never done this before so I would like to avoid breaking it.. haha. The freezer trick didn't work for me. I have it back in the system now, I'll give it another try this weekend. Keep...
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    Heatsink removal - visiontek ti4600 ? Am I missing something?

    Hey guys, Sorry for posting in here, but I need to get some help asap and the other forum doesn't get very much traffic. I just got in my zalman heatpipe for my visiontek ti4600. I have the card out, removed the two (spring loaded) pins along with the 3 small screws that hold the fan onto the...
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    Can a wireless kb/mouse be used without harming gaming abilities?

    Yeh, he really likes the dell keyboards though. They are very nice to type on and they're quiet. He was looking at this one in particular. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=310-4170&category_id=5370
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    Can a wireless kb/mouse be used without harming gaming abilities?

    Hey guys, My brother has been looking at getting a wireless kb/mouse over the last day or so. One question has arose.. Can you use one effectively with playing games? Will it have delay or make the game more unplayable? Anyone a hardcore gamer that would like to comment on it? I'm sure it's...
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    Keyboard recommendations?

    hey guys, I want to get a new keyboard and was looking for some opinions. I'm looking for one with really soft/quiet keys that aren't hard to press down. A lot of the keyboards I always try in the store seem to suck. I really like the Dell oem keyboard they send with Dim2400's, but I'd like...
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    Swapping motherboard - win xp - cant find the how-to not reinstall document - HELP plz

    n/m .. I found the answer.. haha.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314082
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    Swapping motherboard - win xp - cant find the how-to not reinstall document - HELP plz

    Hey guys, A friend has an A64 with motherboard on the way and doesn't want to have to reinstall XP. I know sometimes when you swap out the motherboard xp will play nice and upgrade/detect everything correctly. Other times, I know it'll just freak out and refuse to even boot into windows...
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    What is the Media Center like program HP uses?

    Yep, I think snapstream is what I was wanting.. Thanks guys.
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    What is the Media Center like program HP uses?

    No no.. not Windows XP media center.. there is another application that mimmicks the features that are offered with XP MC. It's a standalone product, usually can be bought with a winTV video capture card and remote.. I know what XP media center is and what I'm referring to isn't it..
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    What is the Media Center like program HP uses?

    I can't remember the piece of software that comes bundled on the HP media center PC's. I do remember from looking at the website that it's just a regular application where you can use a wide variety of video cards and just buy the remote along with it as well. I'm much rather go this route...
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    all brands of usb printer dont include usb cable?

    It's pretty much common knowledge nowadays to check the box on whether or not you'll have to buy the cable. It's just another way the manufacturer can lower the price of the printer to make you think you're getting a better deal. Just order your usb cables from online stores, they can usually...
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    Loudest part of system?

    Just do what I did.. Open up your case, lay it on it's side and unplug everything except the main motherboard power connector. Unplug the CPU Heatsink fan (but don't remove it), Videocard fan, any case fans.. It won't hurt anything if you only leave it on for a few seconds. I then powered it...
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    Mounting Fans Nicely

    You can most likely find these at an autozone or any other automotive parts place.. They are used a lot on cars.. But that cyberguys price looks pretty cheap.