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

    Thanks for the quick answers. I has an asus 939 mb connected to a router/switch. Must be something peculiar to this mb.
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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

    Thanks rubycon.
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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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    HTPC build critique

    I like the veris fusion case better: more power (430w), display, and most important..built in IR receiver for MCE remotes. I'm building a htpc as well. Will go with a 790gx motherboard and a 45 watt amdx2 processor. You should not need an add on video card. Don't you want to play blue ray...
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    790GX thread

    Is deneb any more than a 45nm process?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    Does the ps3 have analog audio output with volume control?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    Yes. I have a very nice 5 channel amp already. If I can build a computer that plays blue ray, processes dolby signal to my amp, I'll come out ahead of buying a decent blue ray player ($300) and processor (~800). Plus I'll have access to my music library, itunes, netflix, internet, the...
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    How's this: 1. cpu: amd 4850e 2. mb GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM 3. g.skill 4gb ddr2-800 4. CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX power supply 5. Liteon blueray 6. wd 640bg drive Will a micro-atx board fit an atx case?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    while I'm at it, the x2 have several different lines, the 52--+ brisbane vs. the 4850e for example. Same price, what's the latest and faster processor line?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    maybe I'll forget the dvr function for now. What's the difference between the phenom and the x2 black edition aside from the number of cores? I heard that most software doesn't support more than one core anyways?
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    My main objective is to playback blueray dvds. I would like to be able to use it like my Moxie box if possible (DVR function)
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    OK, seems like the 780g is the way to go. Do you suggest using the built in graphics or should I get an add on card? Which Phenom CPU should I use? Is there a specific 780g board that's well liked? Newegg reviews are all over the place.
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    I'm confused. In order to get dolby digial/dts etc to my 5 channel amp, what do I need? Seems like I'm not certain where I'm going here. Maybe I'll set my criteria and I would appreciate all thoughts. I don't really have a budget, but I'd like to spend less than $2500. I certainly don't...
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    Help me buld a HTPC?

    Thanks for the quick reply. The Monaural case is well received by several websites. It also looks real cool and matches my current 5 channel amp. My budget is not too limited for this project so I'll splurge on the case. I want Intel CPU since they run cooler. I want a separate...
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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.

    Thanks for the quick answer!
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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?

    This is actually an existing set up. I just noticed that my 6600 card had dual dvi outputs and so I gave it a try.
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    [RESOLVED] To Wait or Not to Wait: Nehalem on the Horizon

    I had the same question regarding whether or not to wait. I'm running just fine on my athlon 3500+. What's compelling about the new chip is not so much the chip itself, but it introduces an entirely new architecture. That's what I read, and I really don't know what it means. Sure sounds...
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    How to drive 2 24" lcds?

    I finally got around to testing my set up. I have a nvidia 6600gt with dual dvi outputs. Doesn't seem to work real well at all with my dell 24" lcd. If I hook up both monitors, all I get is the windows splash screen then the BSOD. I get the BSOD even if I turn one monitor off. Only when I...
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    How to drive 2 24" lcds?

    I'm planning to use one of those tiny shuttle prebuilt boxes if I can get away with using just one video card. btw, does anyone know if there is a card with 3 outputs?
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    How to drive 2 24" lcds?

    Thanks for the info. So if I get an nvidia 8800 or something similar with dual DVI outputs, it will run both monitors at full resolution? I thought that a single dvi can't display such a high resolution and you need 2 'dual link'.
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    How to drive 2 24" lcds?

    Can each DVI output display a full 1920x1200?
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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.