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    thermal paste "break-in"; stock HSF sufficient?

    Ok, since this is the most related topic I could find, I have a new Intel 2180 Proc and I don't plan to overclock (it's for a server). I do have AS5 (I always have AS5) but this is also the first time I plan to use a stock Heatsink (since I am not OC'n). So, do I need to clean the stock HS...
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    Most of the time when I move files around my network, they're big. Gigs big. So I really need a gibit LAN. Also, 2 SATA ports would only allow for 2 HDs, and I am starting with two. I would probably like to add more later, especially as TB drives get cheaper. Also, this isn't just a giant...
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    I was able to really reduce the price by ditching the Seasonic power supply and lian li case for this: 1 Linkworld PRESCOTT 437-01-C2222 Black SECC/SGCC MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail I?m sure it won?t be as sturdy as the Lian Li, or as quiet of a power supply...
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    1 SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM 1 LIAN LI PC-A05B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail 2 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM 1 ASUS M2N-VM DVI AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV Micro ATX AMD...
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    I?m curious, what didn?t you like about Windows Home Server vice 2k3? I can get Windows 2k3 Enterprise, Enterprise 64, Standard, or Web for free (legally, through school). Why would 2k3 be any better or worse then Windows Home server? I figured I could use WHS to make up for some of the...
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have any specific reccomendations? Is there a common cheap, quiet, cool, small build running around out there? I would of likely just boutgh an HP one (yek, I hate pre-builts) but the price was somewhat decent, considering software was included.
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    Building a Better Windows Home Server

    So, I want a Windows Home Server box. I know I could cannibalize my old systems and build one, but I want something quiet, small profile, and low watt. I see a distinct advantage in that performance, as I see it, is almost a non-issue. On-board video and audio should save me some cash as well...
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    who bought a PS3 due to $100 price drop?

    Ditto. My Upscaling Denon DVD player just broke. The PS3 is my new DVD/BR player. I don't care if I ever buy a game for it, that's why I own a 360.
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    Could Galileo's experiment have been wrong?

    Is it possible we?re forgetting the relativistic constant? Physics theory and formula (Galileo, Newton, even Einstein) only work at low speeds. As an object accelerates then we have to add in the relativistic constant in order to stay accurate. It is omitted in low level physics courses...
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    Upgrading from AMD XP (Barton) to C2Duo

    The thing is, if I can upgrade incrementally, that is not buying 2-4GB of DDR2 and a PCIx card for two computers along with all the other components, that's preferred. Honestly, I get great performance out of my Barton OC'd to 2.5ghz and my AGP 6800. At this juncture, I want to "step up" in...
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    Upgrading from AMD XP (Barton) to C2Duo

    What would you reccomend that would allow me to run AGP cards and DDR memory?
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    Upgrading from AMD XP (Barton) to C2Duo

    Hey all. This is what I am planning on doing for my upgrade. 2 Computers, both will use the old ram and video cards to start, and we'll move up from there. Hows the audio on this Mobo? Any suggestions on any piece? Case wise, I'm looking for simple and cool (temp wise). I will likely...
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    Cool Case

    Cheap does not always equal cool and compact (but not mini).
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    Cool Case

    Hey all. I'm looking for a cool case that's average size. I don't need room for more then 2 5.25 bays and two HDs (I have a few Thermaltake giants right now and I'm not looking for more). The case dosen't need to be flashy; I don't really care about looks (plain black is fine too). I just...
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    What about my 6800GT?

    That board has a 16x PCI-E slot for a video card and an AGP slot. Also, if it's the ASrock board I know of it supports Core2Duo.
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    Acoustic Properties

    Go to an AV website and look up the answer. There's millions of posts on this issue. AVS Forums and Soundandvisionmag.com are two good sources. I know when designing acoustic panels many guys use fiberglass (like ceiling tiles), acoustic foam and cardboard in certain arrangements. Cheap...
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    An intro to climate change - videos of senate meetings included!

    Senators are not a good source of scientific information. They develop arguments much in the same way as your website. My point of listing the gov, science and university sources was they were all in the junkscience article you quickly dismissed.
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    An intro to climate change - videos of senate meetings included!

    You have a problem with NOAA, Naval Research Labs, Colorado State, CO2science.org, Sciencemag, john-daly.com, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, NASA... Do you have issues with all these sources??? Because they were all in the article. Your main source appears to be Wikipedia. Also...
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    An intro to climate change - videos of senate meetings included!

    Many global warming pro and con arguments are very similar to the bible. ?No matter what side you take, you can prove it with the bible...? The fact is, nobody knows enough to say for sure how many of these factors work. A simple Google search reveals tons of websites that articulate both...
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    An intro to climate change - videos of senate meetings included!

    Yes, there are indications of a warming climate. However, your website is flawed in the traditional way that your purpose is to prove there is a human cause to global warming. Like all global warming supporters, you use your data to prove what you want it to prove and you don?t discuss the...
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    Sony tries to make people content with PS3's price.

    The PS3 is theoretically capable of amazing things. However, we saw at E3 a few weeks ago John Carmak again expressing how difficult it is to do multithreaded game design. He also stated this fact is very bad for the PS3 which is only going to be superior IF we have heavily multithreaded...
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    Any way to get a 16:9 image through TV-out on a GeForce 6600?

    Svideo will not pass a 16:9 signal. The only connections that will are VGA/RGB, Component, DVI and HDMI. It must be an older 16:9 TV to have no digital inputs at all.
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    Efficient Heating of Water

    Actually, that is a factor. The dishwaster uses much more energy to heat the water then your waterheater does. Generally, water that is hot enough for the diswasher so it does not have to use its heating coil will save you more money.
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    Dell e1505, loaded, good price?

    Ok, looking at this laptop, total out the door with overnight shipping is just under $1300. SYSTEM COMPONENTS E1505 Dual Core Qty 1 Intel® Core? Duo processor T2500 (2MB Cache/2GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Unit Price Catalog Number: 23...
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    AMD Barton XP OC'd to 2.4

    Thanks for the replies all. I'm going to try a few different things (12.5 x 200, 1.8-ish volts and see if it's stable, then a 11.5 x220 and compare). The only issue I've notice is my Mcafee Virus scan seems to crash randomly (still 2.4 @ 1.75)
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    AMD Barton XP OC'd to 2.4

    I won't bore you with a long story, lets cut right to it. Here's my current config: ----------break-------------- Number of CPUs 1 Name AMD Athlon XP Code Name Barton Specification AMD Athlon(tm) Family / Model / Stepping 6 A 0 Extended Family / Model 7 A Package Socket...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    UPDATE So, I decided to remove the Raid 5 (3 drives) and try 1 drive, take the system back down to basics. Well, the first drive I tried to format to NTFS to get ready to install windows would not pass 46% formatted, 3x in a row. I am now on the second drive and it made it all the way...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    Error Log Date - Time Source Description Tuesday, April 26, 2005 System Error Error code 000000f4, parameter1 00000003, parameter2 87dd06e8, parameter3 87dd085c, parameter4 805c7478. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Cdrom The device, \Device\CdRom0, has a bad block. Wednesday, April 27, 2005...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    Ok, I know it's not heat. I had a fan blowing into the system. When the computer crashed (at 1 1/2 hour) the Vid card was at 64C, Northbridge at 48C, CPU 42C. Memory was cool to the touch. Heck, I was two feet away and freezing. I am currently (like, right at the moment) running prime95's...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    So Nvidia IDE, SW, and audio drivers removed, still have the same issue. Some have suggested it may be a RAID 5 issue with the OS and the paging file. Any comments on this? Gonna try one HD and no raid tonight. I have a suspicious feeling it?s got to be a software issue. Either driver or...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    Good stress test tips. I'll try em and see what I can get to fail.
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    Ok, let me break this down: 1. It crashes right at about the 1 1/2 hour mark when at full load. It crashes pretty close to the same time (1 1/2 - 2hrs) if it's just sitting at the desktop. 2. For those that said load the bios Fail-Safe defaults... There aren't any. Only "Load" option...
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    To those that suggested loading the bios safe defaults instead of optimized... There are no safe load options, only optimized. Well, that's a first for me. Going to update the bios now. Hope that helps.
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    HELP! Computer crashes every 2 hours, out of options

    HELP! This is the third week now. Let me break down my major issue that I Cannot figure out. I have built systems for years and this is a first... System: Thermaltake VA3000 Dream Tower Black VA3400BWA ATX Case OCZ OCZ520ADJ ATX 520W Power Supply 100-120V AC/200-240V AC TUV, UL...