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    How many network interface card can you have on one computer?

    my motherboard comes with 2 gb connectors. When I use both, I get all sorts of errors. Now that I'm building a video/audio file server, I'd like to use some extra nic cards. I have 6 intel gb nic sitting around. Can I use all 6 if I had the space? How come it didn't work with 2 cards?
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    how important is a server mb vs regular mb

    I'm looking to recycle some of my old computers into storage servers. Do you have to have a 'server' motherboard and server operating system? I had used a plain old computer with windows xp as a server and the problem I ran into was that it takes around 20 seconds to wake up if inactive for a...
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    How fast is a Nas supposed to go?

    My netgear takes 90 min to copy 6bg of data from my pc. I'm on a gb network. Seems real slow doesn't it?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    I want to build a silent (ok, quiet) HTPC. Must be able to comfortably play Blueray at 1080p. I have a 5 channel amplifier, but no processor (dolby processor) yet. I'm hoping that the HTPC will have the blue ray drive, a high quality 5.1 processor, and quality video output. I've chosen the...
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    Please explain PCIe to me.

    Hi. I have an amd3200 and an asus a8n deluxe sli board. I'm thinking about upgrading my video card. I'm totally confused as to which cards I can use. Would some one kindly help me figure out which pcie bus I have (I think PCIe 16?) and which cards currently are compatible. I'm looking at...
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    How to drive 2 24" lcds?

    Hi. I have 2 dell 24" lcds. Do I need 2 separate cards to drive them or is there a good card that can do the job. I'm really not interested in gaming so super latest gizmo tech is not necessary. I do mostly CAD work. Any recommendations much appreciated. Thanks. Jim.