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    PCMark Bias?

    I didn't see this on DT, so I thought I'd put it up here. Ars Technica came up with some interesting finds about the PCMark2005 memory benchmark. There's some significant performance discrepancies when the CPUID is changed from CentaurHauls (VIA) to GenuineIntel. Here's the link Has AT...
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    Copyright Law

    I originally read this article when it was linked to from /. The author has a pretty innovative idea, perhaps it would be worth pushing it? Read it here. What do you think about copyright law? Does it work in it's current state? Why or why not?
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    WRT 54G .... v6 T_T

    Hey guys, So my grandparents bought a wrt54g... v6. It's neutered. I can't really get DD WRT onto it.. and the VXworks OS really sucks, I've been online 20 minutes and had to reset it 2 times. Even my grandmother, who just started to learn about yahoo email, complains about the resets...
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    I just bricked my router. Ugh

    Hey guys, I just bricked a router here, not much of a loss though since it was a crappy MN-700. 5+ hard resets a day needed. I was trying to put OpenWRT onto it, but alas I suck at soldering, and the iron wasn't the right one for the job. Anyways, long story short, I'm short 1 router. ATM, I...
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    radial bearings at 15000 rpm?

    Hey guys, I'm designing a slot car racer and it goes 20m in 1 second. That works out to roughly 15000rpm, so I'm wondering what kind of bearings would give me the least friction? The car weighs 55 grams and the axles are pretty thin, only 5mm in diameter. With such a low load, what kind...
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    K8L EE processor?

    Hey guys, I'm planning to build a super cool and quiet system. My question is will an EE K8L processor exist? I'm going to be assembling in aug2007. Has AMD released any info about this? When replying, please also include your source of information. Rumours always end up spreading one...
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    How quiet are Zippy/Emacs PSUs?

    Has anyone heard this PSU in front of them before? Are they significantly louder than Seasonic S12s?
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    can't decide on a case for my bro's system =/

    Hey guys, As the topic says, I can't decide on a case for my bro. He's an average user with absolutely no technical experience. He won't be opening it up. I'm leaning towards silence, so I kind of want the Lian-Li V1000 with Yate Loon fans and the such... However, I'm also...
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    Computing Security Guide v1.0

    Ever since I've moved into residence at University, I've been receiving attack after attack after attack on my system. Good thing I'm running a firewall, Linux, and I'm not afraid of reading a bit. This guide is going to point out some safe computing practices for everyone to read. Some...
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    visualizing 10 dimensions

    Havn't been on here in awhile.. but my friend pointed me to this website: Visualizing 10 dimensions It has a really good flash animation about the concept of dimensions. It's actually an ad for a book, but the flash is good anyways. Take a look if you guys want to.
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    Sigmatel STAC9221D vs Creative X-Fi xtrememusic

    Ok I'm having problems with the drivers from intel, and i'm considering just buying another soundcard. These both have great features and HD audio, but the drivers from intel blow. The X-FI also doesn't support my OS 0.o. I'm running windows 2000. Now I have a chance to get the X-FI for 50...
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    D975XBX sound is driving me nuts.

    Ok I've had sound problems for awhile, it's fading and growing in intensity all over the place. I THINK it has to do with the stereo/mono setup. The sigmatel audio setup has this thing where it asks you to click on where the sound is coming from. Problem is that there's sound coming from...
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    Almost just sliced my finger open.

    I was just peeling a tangerine, and it turns out it was still a bit raw, so it was all tough and not peeling nicely. anywho, knife slips and next thing i know a chunk of my fingernail is sitting in my hand. If the knife had been 1 mm lower, it woulda went into my finger. Talk about lucky.
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    Sound cutting in and out?

    Hey guys, I just setup my new system with an intel D975XBX, a 6300 and a 7600gt silent. The soundcard is integrated. The sound fades and grows when i listen to music, almost in 1 second intervals. I'm seriously confused. Does anyone know why this could be the case? This happens to all my...
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    Ultimate boot CD!

    Hey guys, Everyone who regularly sets up systems or overclocks should check out ultimate boot CD. It's got a whole bunch of tools that you could use, like stability tests and virus scanners. All onto 1 CD. project main page: http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ And if anyone's ever used...
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    Good guide to learning Linux?

    Hey everybody. I'm looking into learning the basics of linux because it's out there and every time I run into it, I have no idea what to do. I'm also in possession of multiple ultra-old PCs, and windows XP isn't being nice to them. Can anyone recommend a good guide to learning linux? I...
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    Can anyone explain wireless antennas to me?

    Well I'm heading to res this september, and there's no wireless. I read the TOS and there's no restriction against plugging an access point into the wall. I don't know if it's even going to work yet, so I have to test it out with a cheap router in access point mode. First I guess i should...
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    IE and Firefox doesn't work but MSN does?

    I'm sorta stumped. IE and mozilla don't work but MSN does? I've had a problem similar to this before, where winsock2 was corrupted. The horrible part is, this problem's come back after a reformat. hahaha. The problem screams software, but at the same time... the reformat means it isn't...
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    ASUS M2N-E IS A HORRIBLE BOARD

    I was building a system for a friend, and we decided on the asus m2n-e as the system board. BAD CHOICE! I have had problems with it from day 1. First the ram was incompatible. Infact, every stick of ram in the computer shop was incompatible. I had to reflash to the latest bios and then...
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    What Mobo should I get for conroe?

    Well I had a gigabyte thread going before... but the DS4 doesn't ship here, the DQ6 is insanely expensive plus it has bad OC performance, and the DS3 only has 3 phase power regulation. Are there any other mobos that are great for the conroe? I'm looking for rock solid stability, and perhaps...
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    Setting up a Wireless router in residence?

    Hey guys. I'm moving into residence next year and some parts of the university campus don't have wireless yet. I'm thinking of getting a router, setting it to access point mode, and putting a 12 dBi antenna on it, and plugging my computer into an ethernet port. Then my palm pilot can use...
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    How does afterbite work?

    I know afterbite's active ingredient is ammonia. How does it stop the itch from an insect bite though? Anyone have an explaination that's biology-chemistry centered?
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    Gigabyte DS4 or DQ6?

    I'm considering one of the two boards. The DS4 is great because of 6 phase regulation, but the DQ6 has 12 0.o. Other than the audio decoder chip they're using, 883 vs 888DD, that's the only difference. Is it worth the extra $30 or $40 the DQ6 is going to set me back? I don't plan to use an...
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    What LCD should I buy?

    Yeah I know it's not alot at all. I might be able to push it to 300 cdn, but that's tops. Here's the criteria: 1. I don't really care if it's 17 or 19", although I'd actually prefer 17, because the dot pitch is finer. I'm assuming 20" is out of my budget 2. It must have a DVI...
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    LG L1752TX reviews?

    Hey guys, I'm currently in the process of purchasing a system, and I can't find a review for the 1752TX anywhere! I would like to know if it has any issues like ghosting or backlight leaking. I have seen the 1952, and it's relatively backlighting, and ghosting isn't noticeable, though I havn't...
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    What do you use to mount case fans?

    Hey guys. I'm looking for a way to mount my case fans in a quiet method. the case is a P180, and I'm looking for a way to mount the fans quietly. I have seen people use every method possible, including zipties and shoelaces. any comments on these methods?
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    Online retailer... Should I?

    Hey guys. I have a small dilema. I have found the palm TX and universal wireless keyboard from FrontierPC for 356.16. This is an online retailer, and located in Vancouver. Their return policy is here: return policy I also was looking at the Palm TX at staples. Together, it would cost me...
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    Shipping to Canada?

    Hey guys, I'm sort of being screwed over. I can't find any sites that offer shipping to canada. Did you know that if I buy the palm TX in canada, it's $100 more than from the US? Same goes for the samsung 940b, AND the gigabyte 7600gt silent. I don't want to pay over $300 extra just...
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    rubbing alcohol as a disinfectant

    Ok so I've been wondering how alcohol manages to kill most the bacteria and viruses it comes across. That's why a doctor disinfects your skin before injecting you with something right? I really have 2 questions. How does alcohol manage to kill stuff? what's the biology/chemistry behind it...
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    What wattage PSU do I need?

    I'm just wondering what kinda power my system will draw. I don't see it needing alot... but well you never really know after you consider upgrades... etc. Oh and I plan to do some OCing after this system passes it's useful lifespan. (5 years) Heres the build. conroe e6300 1 gig pc6400...
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    whatt the crap

    I just went to work today to check our suppliers in the toronto area for the seasonic PSU pricing. Guess what. They don't carry them at ALL. nothing, nada, zip. not even tigerdirect, who has a US sales arm. NCIX carries it, but the price of the 600w model is 50 dollars higher than the one at...
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    Need some explaination about phase regulation

    I'm sort of wondering how the phase regulators on a motherboard work exactly. I know it has to do with splitting the power across different caps and mofsets equally. I seem to recall phases have to be implemented in certain combinations. Anyways, could an EE give us all a detailed explaination...
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    Help me build my computer(s)

    Ok I actually have 3 builds that I need to be doing lol. First is mine. second and third are the same basically. I have to talk to them a bit more before i build. My budget's $2000 cdn This PC doesn't have to be absolutely spectacular. I just want it to last 10 years without breaking down...
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    FreeNAS and internet routers

    Ok... I have a freeNAS server set up in my house right now. It's backing up everyone's data each night. Now i want to add capability to host this server on the web. I have an adsl connection, and a router with persistant port forwarding. I can run a DNS service with no-ip.com or something...
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    HDD mounting hole dimensions?

    Building a computer case, need the specs for mounting holes for the HDD. what kind of specification are they defined in? it'd be even better if someone could just link me to a list of the numbers... i'll post pics and guides after i finish building if anyone wants to see. Here's a preview...
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    PSU recommendations?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a PSU that's high quality. I mean ones with solid caps, and expensive components. I don't mind paying a bit more. I would prefer to have a quiet one though, and it definitely can't sound like a leaf blower =p. Any suggestions? I want it to last atleast 5 years on a high...
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    What causes alkaline batteries to leak?

    Does anyone know why alkaline batteries will randomly leak all their acid out? I know it happens to aged batteries... but is it because the seal fails due to age? Or is it something else? I'm really confused.
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    Which case should I get?

    Alrite, I'm stuck between 3 cases... antec P180, gigabyte aurora, or thermalrock eclipse. They all look so good... I'm really looking for 1.features 2. looks 3. silence I'm probably going to shift to watercooling after... but I'd prefer air cooling first, less worries. But I'd...
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    tg530-U15 PSU reviews?

    Hey guys, i was looking into a dan'sdata review of the tg530-U15 by tagen. The problem is, there's no thorough testing numbers. I'd like to know if anyone has found review on par with those of tom's hardware. I be very happy to know if these psu's are the same calibre as antecs and enermaxs...
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    P3 katmai temp sensors?

    Hey guys, i'm setting up a old system for watercooling testing. I can't seem to find any temp sensors on the CPU 0.o I've used speedfan and motherboard monitor and both tell me nothing. The system is a compaq deskpro EN P550. Its a p3 katmai core 550. Intel 440BX/ZX chipset, PIIX4 southbridge...