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Broadcom vs Intel NIC?

Broadcom NIC's work just fine under Windows 7/8/8.1/2008/2008 R2/2012. If you don't know how to install a driver, then something's up. I have a NetXtreme installed in my file server and it has pretty good performance for an older server grade NIC. Intel's NIC (3COM rubbish) drivers has been hit...
- Boondox
- Post #8
- Dec 3, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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How to Wipe an HD for sale

As per DBAN's website: If you want a guarantee of all data being scrubbed, get the corporate version called Blancco.
- Boondox
- Post #5
- Dec 3, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Anandtech Member Case Gallery!

Recent build with specs below.
- Boondox
- Post #455
- Dec 3, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Super excited and need advice

There is nothing wrong with ASRock Z77 and Z87 series motherboards. I used a Z77 Pro3 in my gaming rig for a little bit and did some overclocking with it too. Some people complain about load line calibration, but it's a solid board none-the-less.
- Boondox
- Post #5
- Dec 1, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Steelseries Intellimouse 3.0?

I remember that Microsoft has tried before with Razer. Hopefully this mouse is far better than the Habu ever was.
- Boondox
- Post #8
- Nov 30, 2013
- Forum: Mice
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Corsair TX650 PSU Powers Up, but computer won't post. Is it the PSU?

I would definitely check the build and ensure that there are no additional motherboard stand-offs making contact with the motherboard. This will cause a No-Power / No-POST / puff of smoke scenario. PS: You're hijacking the thread. ;)
- Boondox
- Post #7
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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[OCN] EVGA rep confirms new Nvidia card

I would have killed to have seen another GX2 series card. I loved my trusty 9800 GX2, it just seem to play everything at max settings (1080p) and not even flinch. This is after having the card for 2+ years.
- Boondox
- Post #46
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Corsair TX650 PSU Powers Up, but computer won't post. Is it the PSU?

If anything, I wouldn't suspect the video card to go before the motherboard. Pre-Core iX motherboards from MSI were pretty spotty for reliability and I am surprised that this one lasted as long as it did. It's easier to test the graphics card rather than to attempt to troubleshoot a motherboard...
- Boondox
- Post #5
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Laptop shutdown after RAM upgrade

Transcend Value RAM is pretty much rubbish, and it probably isn't certified to work in a Dell system. If you are going to upgrade your memory, find the brand of RAM that is currently installed and replace the smaller modules with bigger ones. If you cannot do that, I would recommend Crucial or...
- Boondox
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New Mobo problems with used GTX 460

Did you try using the PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot to see if the system would boot up normally with the GTX 460?
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 20, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does a VPN protect e-mail?

I have to laugh as well at the fact that FAX transmissions are considered secure. But believe it or not, we are taught in training for MFP repair.
- Boondox
- Post #7
- Nov 19, 2013
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Building a PC-based NAS

I've never used ECC memory in my personal storage servers, and I don't see the need. I'd be more worried about hard drive failures. With motherboards, I'm currently using an ASRock Z77 Pro3, with the add-on of a server grade Broadcom PCI-E 1x NIC from an actual Dell PowerEdge server. It happily...
- Boondox
- Post #66
- Nov 17, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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router update to gigabit, need suggtestions

100 Mbit Ethernet will outperform 300 Mbps WiFi, so there is no concern for your WiFi to be faster or slower. Your Gigabit switch will help increase network transfer speed between wired devices, but won't increase WiFi throughput.
- Boondox
- Post #6
- Nov 17, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Recommend me a memory (based on this specs)

1. Your math is wrong. You have to remove the 4GB module that is currently installed and install 2x8GB modules. That will add up to 16GB of installed memory. 2. I would highly go with G.Skill over Kingston in a heartbeat. There is also no point in installing HyperX memory into a 'value' laptop...
- Boondox
- Post #6
- Nov 17, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Bad Pool Caller BSOD

The crash is tied to your AMD 7870 as per the following line in your dump file: 111613-4625-01.dmp 11/16/2013 9:57:34 PM BAD_POOL_CALLER 0x000000c2 00000000`00000007 00000000`00001205 00000000`05290250 ffffc000`10c0bd80 atikmdag.sys atikmdag.sys+258ea4...
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asrock Extreme 3?

Now do you plan on using the Z87 version or the Z77 version?
- Boondox
- Post #6
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock Extreme 3?

Well, that all depends on what you plan to do with your system. Are you a serious gamer? Do you plan on running virtual machines? Are you doing productivity tasks with CAD or Photoshop? There are different processors for different tasks.
- Boondox
- Post #4
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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socket 775 cpu compatibility question

Intel 945GC, 945PL, 946GC, 946GZ, and 946PL based boards don't support 1066 MHz for Core 2 Duo.
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asrock Extreme 3?

Nothing wrong with the Extreme 3 series as far as I am concerned. I once had a Z77 Pro3 that overclocked like champ, considering it was a bargain basement motherboard.
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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HELP! What video program is this?

Video is part of the Windows Media Player, but it's embedded in the touch-screen portion of Windows 8. It's not a standalone player.
- Boondox
- Post #4
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does a VPN protect e-mail?

Once the e-mail leaves your network, it's subject to packet sniffing. A VPN won't protect against that, unless you are sending emails internally through an Intranet. In a legal standpoint, e-mail is not considered to be a secure way of sending documents. Either a PDF/A document in 400 DPI or a...
- Boondox
- Post #4
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Need help with computer randomly crashing

http://rog.asus.com/forum/search.php?searchid=2412495 That's pretty much what turns up when you go to search for Corsair Vengeance. Problems are based on BSOD, unable to boot, etc. The OP is experiencing a no-boot issue until he clears the CMOS, so that could be the issue. I haven't played with...
- Boondox
- Post #12
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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JJmIII ? FIC Motherboard K8MC51G support Turion X2?

FIC closed down long ago after Compaq bought them out. That's going way back. I knew of some talk regarding installing Turion X2 processors into various Socket 754 motherboards, but I never paid attention to it as Socket 754 was short-lived. The only thing that I can say is that you can attempt...
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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KitKat release

Just updated my Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337) to KitKat and it's working pretty good so far. I'll have to keep tabs on the battery to see how fast it drains.
- Boondox
- Post #93
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P - CPU upgrades?

Yeah, he's already covered all the bases for looking at a suitable processor. The 8300 would have been the choice, but the 81x0 series is the only thing available that comes close.
- Boondox
- Post #6
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P - CPU upgrades?

My best guess would be the FX-8120. It will give you a 2000 point boost over the FX-4100 according to CPUBenchmark.net
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recommend me a memory (based on this specs)

Here is what you can use according to Crucial's Upgrade Advisor: http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...20Z400&Cat=RAM
- Boondox
- Post #4
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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CPU selection for special use system

Does the software support HT? If not, then I would opt for the 8350.
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Motherboard or CPU issue?

Intel boards are notorious for stating CPU temps that are 10 degrees higher than what they should be. However, you do have a Presler and they do run a tad hot. Northwood, Prescott, and Presler do not have Digital Thermal Sensors unlike Core based processors. That's why programs like Core Temp...
- Boondox
- Post #12
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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New router for my gateway

You have to make sure that your gateway is in 'bridge mode' before you can use a 3rd party router with it. In it's current state, you will end up with a 'double-NAT'. If your gateway does not support bridge mode, it will be futile to buy a third party router.
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Recommend me a memory (based on this specs)

Are you using a gaming laptop from Alienware, MSI, Asus, Sager or are you using a cheapie that you purchased from Best Buy? If you're using a cheapie, go get yourself some regular Micron/Crucial PC3-12800 and call it a day as performance modules won't make a difference in how it performs. You...
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Need help with computer randomly crashing

Back off the overclocking and see if the stability improves. Edit: I see that you ran at stock settings as well, but it looks like the Rampage isn't picking up the XMP profiles on the Corsair Vengeance modules. What BIOS version are you using at the moment? And according to this link at Asus...
- Boondox
- Post #7
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is a mechanical worth it??

Let me put my response like this: I will shoot you if you attempt to steal my Razer BlackWidow. In short; I will never go back to a membrane based keyboard.
- Boondox
- Post #88
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Hard drive not showing up in explorer but does in computer management

Let me make this clear as mud: No one is going to guarantee the integrity of your data. Your data is your data and yours alone. I'm not going to be diplomatic about that. Generally hard disk controllers are not replaced in an RMA situation. You would get a re-certified hard drive in return for...
- Boondox
- Post #30
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Bought a GTX275 from ebay, can't figure out whats wrong with the drivers

It's just my opinion, but I would refrain from using the CX series if you're going to be using high wattage graphics such as the GTX 275. Do I think they are rubbish? No. I'd use them in a lower end system build.
- Boondox
- Post #16
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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slightly bent pins in CPU socket, what can be done?

It will be hard to prove that the CPU socket was damaged prior to the removal of the socket cover. Being that it's a Mercury (HSING TECH/PC Chips/ECS), I wouldn't bother trying to get an RMA out of them.
- Boondox
- Post #16
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Hard drive not showing up in explorer but does in computer management

You just stated that the USB to SATA host device does not detect the hard drive. In order for that to happen, there would either need to be a fault with the I/O chip on the host device, or the controller on the hard drive has issues. I have seen hard drive controllers cause GPT corruption, which...
- Boondox
- Post #27
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Computer freezes, monitor goes in standby when playing games...

I will throw a few things to look out for when it comes to diagnosing this issue: 1. You probably have exceed the maximum temperature of the processor on numerous occasions. This will damage the processor and cause an effect called electromigration. The max temperature on Ivy Bridge should be...
- Boondox
- Post #2
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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IP Camera & Local Network

Not connected to the Internet probably means just that. He either chose not to connect the laptop to the Internet to prevent intrusion, or just wants local access to the laptop. There are plenty of older security systems that still use Windows 98, so it's a wonder. ;)
- Boondox
- Post #4
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Hard drive not showing up in explorer but does in computer management

The use of encryption just made your recovery efforts 100x worse. I know that diplomacy isn't my strong suit, but never, ever, keep legal documents on your PC. Get them in hard copy or make hard copies and store them in a safe. That way you are not going to be affected by fire, theft, or forces...
- Boondox
- Post #25
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage

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