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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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    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)

    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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    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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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

    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?

    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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    Finalizing my order - quieting down my system

    Hey everyone, welp I finally think I'm down to making my decision on which products to purchase. So what do you guys think? I'm running a xp2400 (not-overclocked) and just looking to quiet the system down. I chose this hsf based on a suggestion by one member, would the fan on the spire perform...
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    Visiontek ti4600 - replacing fan with something quieter

    Hey guys, another topic from me.. I shoulda just combined them all I guess into one.. :) The stock cooler on my 4600 is a bit loud. I couldn't find any specs on exactly what rpm/cfm/db the current setup puts out so I'm kinda at a loss on which cooling solution to choose. I'd like to stay in...
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    Anyone ever read this article? About true db of 80mm fans.

    I've just been reading up on how to quiet systems down lately, as well as postly some topics here for you guys help. Well, I wrote down all the fan models and everything so I could look up the specs, as I was doing so I stumbled onto this article.. Is there any truth to this? If infact, these...
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    Replacing PSU fan..Can I?

    Hey guys, a friend of mine has a cheap budget system that he put together and the psu fan is kinda loud. I've looked at his setup and the internal PSU fan wires are soldered onto the circuit board. Could I replace this fan with something a little better and quieter without any problems? Do you...
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    Gaming System - Need some Advice - $800 limit (cpu,mem,mb,vid,case)

    Hey guys, A friend of mine is gonna build himself a new gaming system and needs a little input. He wants to stay under the $800 limit and if he can actually be a considerable amount below that.. Then that's perfect. Here is the list of equipment he's looking at and well is really taking...
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    XP2400 - Need advice on (Quiet) HSF - Non-OC

    Hey guys, looking to quiet this system down cuz it's relatively loud.. Running a cheap compusa hsf combo right now and well, it's just loud for me anymore. The system has never been overclocked and will never be overclocked. Looking for some suggestions on the quietest solution for a relatively...
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    Very quick RDRAM question - identifying current memory in system.

    I posted a few days ago about getting some rdram for a friend's system to upgrade. Anyway, he opened his case up and wrote down the part number that was on the Samsung RDRAM currently in his system. Is the memory he has in his system currently 16-bit? He has a Dimension 8250. Here's the part...
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    RDRAM - Need a little help on upgrading questions

    Hey guys, A friend of mine has a Dimension 8250, it came with (2) chips of "Rambus Inline Memory Module, 128, 533MHZ, 64X16, 4C" from the factory. His motherboard has 4 slots on it. My question is, is it ok to leave the current (2) 128mb chips in there and just add another (2) 128mb chips or...
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    Geforce 2 GTS or New Geforce Card? 10yr kid will be using - Extreme Low Budget

    Hey guys, I've got an old PIII 800E with 384mb ram that I just loaded up for my dad's g/f son. He's only 10 and enjoys playing computer games. He is currently playing Call of Duty on my pc at the house when I'm not on it, my system is a XP1800 with a geforce ti4600. Anyway, to get to the...
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    HP 5P loosing print jobs across network

    Hey everyone, I've been having a little problem from time to time on the office network, it's pretty intermittent so it's hard to nail down the cause of it. Here's the situation, we have 5 systems on the network that print to a HP 5P laserjet that is connected by parallel cable to a Windows 98...
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    Best video card under $70 or so

    Hey guys, looking for a little input. I'm personally a hardcore gamer so I always go with the latest and greatest. However, this card is not for me and the person isn't an extreme gamer. He just plays some UT, Halo, BF1942, etc. He isn't even aware of what framerates mean or anything so I'm just...
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    Anyone familiar with a HP Pavilion XT963

    Hey everyone, looking for some help on this particular system if you've had any experience with it. It's a HP Pavilion XT963, came standard with 1.2ghz Celeron, 128mb pc100, no agp, onboard video 4mb (intel chipset 810? I think). I can't pin down the motherboard type because well, it is giving...
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    modem and no dial tone error - but works fine at different house (help)

    Hey guys, need a little help on this one. I've got a poweredge 400sc running windows xp pro. I'm using the dialup modem listed below. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?description=25-180-003 Now, this is where it's strange to me and I can't figure out the problem. The system works...
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    Poweredge 400sc - memory upgrade?

    Hey guys, I just ordered 3 Poweredge 400SC servers from dell. Anyway, I got the standard pc3200 128mb ecc 400mhz. I want to purchase some more memory for them. My question is, can I put any pc3200 ECC memory in these systems along with the 128mb already in there? Do I have to install in pairs?
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    Strange internet problem on 1 pc at office, help?

    Hey guys, I recently upgraded the network in the office and everything runs fine, except for one system. Which I'm not sure if it's wiring related "don't see how it would be" but who knows or it's just some MS flaky crap.. Anyway, let me give you a little background info so you can possibly...
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    Can I swap from XP1800 to XP2400 without problems?

    Hey everyone, well a buddy of mine has a XP2400 that he has left over from an upgrade he just did on his system, so he's practically giving it to me for nothing. Anyway, I currently have a Epox 8KHA+ with a XP1800, Mushkin PC2100. Will I be able to switch over to his XP2400 without any...
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    Two Hdds on same ide cable, performance question

    Hey everyone, need a little input from some people here as to whether or not I should change my cable configuration. I've got a EPOX 8KHA+ motherboard, just ATA100 with 2 Hdds. (1) WD 80gb 8mb 7200rpm hdd and (1) Maxtor 8mb 80gb hdd 7200rpm, they are both on IDE1. On IDE2, I've only got 1...
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    I need a Laser Printer - that is Quick and Proven

    Hey guys, I am in need of a quick laser printer. It will be used for printing out various documents. Some are 100-150 pages in length and they'll need to be printed kinda quickly, it's for a trial team handling a class action suit. I'm looking for something reliable, quick, and proven to be a...
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    Cheap - stable motherboard with everything onboard..?

    Hey guys, I'm looking to build some office systems that will be used strictly for office type applications. The level of gaming will be solitare, hehe.. I'm looking for a motherboard that has onboard lan, vid, sound and supports DDR memory, has to be socket A. I'm gonna go with XP procs in...
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    Budget System - AMD.. little insight needed.

    Hey everyone, a friend is wanting me to build him a system and well told me to get him the most bang for his buck. He's not an extreme gamer, but likes to play some flight sims and other little games. He is not a hardcore gamer, so a outrageously priced video card isn't what he needs. He mostly...
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    HP Refurbished Parts? Where Can I get em..

    Hey guys, a friend of mine has a HP Pavilion N5495 Notebook. Well the CDRW drive in it has went kaput... Anyway, I need to pick up a new drive for this thing. I've went on the HP Parts... and my god are they pricey. F3925-60936 178.00 CD-ROM drive - 24X-max speed (Hurricane 2.15 & 3.0)...
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    RJ45 Crimpers - are these ok?

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to pick up some network supplies/tools and was browsing around ebay. I've noticed a few different types of crimpers for rj45 and since I really have no experience with any I need some help on if these are fine to use or if it would be wiser to buy a set of the TrendNet...