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Possible to power-down individual hard drives?

That's a shame. It seems like it would be so easy to implement too. I think I'm going to go with a dock and drives-in-a-drawer rather than cramming them all into the case anyway.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #5
- Jun 14, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Possible to power-down individual hard drives?

The options in Windows are to either have all hard drives power-down after X minutes, or to stay on permanently. My scenario is that I have a bunch of hard drives, some of which I need often and need constantly spun-up, and others which are rarely used and which I will often never access...
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- Jun 14, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Recommend a cellphone

Not sure where I'd get one of those under $300.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #3
- Jun 15, 2008
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Recommend a cellphone

My Bell contract is coming to an end soon (great) and I need a new cellphone. I don't know that much about them, at least relative to what I know about other electronics anyway. I'm in Canada, planning to go with 7-11's Speakout pay-as-you-go. I don't use it enough to justify a contract...
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- Jun 14, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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What to use to back up OS on?

External hard disks are relatively cheap these days... that's what I use.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Apr 10, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's the best media streamer?

You don't even need Windows MCE anymore - the Zune software will also stream media to an Xbox 360.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #8
- Apr 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Wireless network stuck at "acquiring network address"

The proset did it... I disabled the WZC, installed proset, tried to connect, same problem. Then I disabled the security, and it connected. So I re-enabled WPA-PSK, and it connected as well. Weird, but it works now, so whatever! :-) Thanks for your help, guys! I really appreciate it.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #6
- Apr 5, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless network stuck at "acquiring network address"

No, I didn't. First, I've tried that half-a-dozen times already. Secondly, I have disabled encryption, and thirdly, I also tried WEP instead, and exactly the same thing happens. Therefore, it's not a key problem.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #3
- Apr 5, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless network stuck at "acquiring network address"

I'm completely stuck here. I have an Asus M6Ne laptop with an Intel 2200BG wireless adapter. This thing worked just fine wirelessly until yesterday, when I had to reinstall Windows, ever since that it won't get an IP address from my router (Belkin F5D7230-4). My roommate's laptop is connected...
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- Apr 5, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Quick Question Peeps

Do you already have the cards? I ask because, in the circumstances, it makes more sense to get a tried-and-true NF4 board and a 7800GTX which will outperform two X800XT's anyway and most likely for less cash.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #5
- Nov 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Quick Question Peeps

It means that they can change the board at the factory to accept the new southbridges without redesigning the whole motherboard. This means there will be less cost to the consumer to make the changeover. It does not mean you can change it yourself.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #3
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time for a new HDD.

I would go with the SATA. Easier to cable, Seagate has a 5-year warranty and is quieter.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon 64 x2 and existing 939 mobos?

Maybe. It also depends on the revision and release date of the particular mobo within a given model. You can assume that. There's no risk of damage, worst-case scenario is it doesn't boot and you have to put the old chip back in and flash.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #4
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Water cooling tubing

Use Clearflex 60 if on a budget, Tygon if not. Buy it from McMaster-Carr. You can order online, you can specify exact small quantities and they ship really fast.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #12
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Building A Server

Your biggest problem is going to be the connection. Asynchronous broadband just isn't going to cut it. Depending on how many games you want to serve at once, you will need T1, T3 or even OC3. There's also OC12 and OC48. T1 lines cost between $550 and $1,200 per month. T3/DS3 lines cost...
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- Post #2
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon 64 x2 and existing 939 mobos?

Yes, just might need a BIOS flash.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do you use an Anti-Static Strap while working on computers?

I was a hardware pro in the 90s when static used to fry things if you weren't careful. I used one then but now I don't. I still make sure the case is grounded while I'm working on things, though. Having said that a lot of my old caution has gone out of the window. My entire computer is...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #15
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the polling rate?

Polling rate, literally, is how often the computer polls the port to see if the status of the hardware has changed. If the polling rate is low on the mouse port the movement will not be as smooth since in between polls the pointer has moved further. This is one of those instances where an analog...
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- Post #7
- Oct 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Nec-1300a wont recognize Verbatim 16x media!

Have you tried updating the firmware?
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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upgrade worth it?

I would not say that that upgrade will be worth $700. Your rig will be fine for quite a while and is very respectable. If it were me, I would wait at least a year, and then see about M2, dual-core and whatever ATi/nVidia are doing at that time. There is a great overclocking guide in the...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will this computer play Fear and Quake 4???

It'll run it. Best thing to do is to try those games out. If you like the way they play, good, if not, well, size up your options at that point and decide if it's worth the cost to you or not.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #6
- Oct 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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need help in deciding a PSU for DFI LanParty NF4 Ultra-D

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854&highlight=psu I found an Enermax 535W for pretty cheap. $90 CDN or about $75 US. It's on the recommended list for SLI.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tell me why I'm wrong - I have to be

That's fair enough, and many people do it. As long as you are aware that you're paying more and getting less, then it's your money. You were fairly warned. :) If you already have it, might as well keep it, but I wouldn't buy any more Raptors. Just add large 7200RPM drives for data storage.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #28
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best way to cool Hard Drive?

I have a 120mm intake blowing right over the drives. Keeps my 7200rpm Samsung at a frosty 25C.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #11
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tell me why I'm wrong - I have to be

Why? Don't listen to Tom's Hardware, they fudge their numbers in favour of Intel. If you're thinking media encoding, AMD is definitely no slouch and will hold its own with an Intel, and in all other tasks an A64 will wipe the floor with it's Intel equivalent. In encoding, raw MHz matters and an...
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- Post #25
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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how many times can I re-write on a DVD+RW disc?

I believe they're generally rated up to about 100 times or so. It depends on the brand and the quality, though, at a certain point the media will start to lose integrity from repeated thermal stress. I just used those words to look smart. :)
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tell me why I'm wrong - I have to be

Forget the SCSI and all that. For a desktop system it's a total waste of money, and if you have it to burn, just send it to me instead. :) Seriously though, unless you're running a database server (and I mean a REAL database server like the ones in my office that contain account data for 13...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #23
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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bang for the buck gaming PC

There are S939 dual-core Opterons, but like all the others they're on pre-order still. Unless you know Vandi.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #30
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building *powerful* commercial system for media playback

Those are not really a problem for any system. A 1GHz rig can handle those full-screen without slowdown. The only reason why you would need a powerful processor for video these days is if: 1) You are editing it 2) You want to encode/decode HD content (and even then, a 2GHz Intel or...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #5
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Decisions, decisions..

They're all nice and solid at stock speeds. There's really no reason to sink extra money into a DFI or Epox board unless you plan on overclocking as much as the chip will allow and you don't to be held back by a board that can't do more than 300HTT. Just trying to save you money.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #36
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building *powerful* commercial system for media playback

That is overkill. Unless you're doing post-processing with the video, a much older rig would do fine. If it's important to have the SMP capability, maybe get an Athlon MP rig (Athlon XP with SMP capability). Tyan or Supermicro motherboards, PCP&C power supplies. SCSI hard drives generally...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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any thoughts on G.SKILL?

QFT. The OP will do fine, he has a DFI Lanparty board, which will give the RAM all the voltage it needs and then some.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #5
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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bang for the buck gaming PC

Listen mate, if you get a 939 Opteron by this weekend you better tell me where you got it from, and they will be sold out by nightfall once word gets around XtremeSystems! :)
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #20
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Decisions, decisions..

Then why are you looking at DFI and Epox boards? If you don't want to overclock, save some $$$ and get a Biostar or something.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #34
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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heatsink problems

Nothing happens at all? Fans don't spin for a second or anything? Check the PSU, the switch on the back, all the power connections.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #2
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Decisions, decisions..

DFI!!! What's the matter with you? :) Points for the DFI: 1) It's just as easy to use as the Epox 2) It overclocks higher 3) It can supply a ton of voltage to any component 4) It has it's own support forum online 5) They are VERY popular with enthusiasts, so if you post here...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #19
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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bang for the buck gaming PC

This is my PSU. It's very nice and very quiet too. Rock-solid voltages and it laughs at 7800GTX SLI. Yeah, I know. If you don't know, don't post, folks! Stock HSF should do fine. If you want to upgrade, Thermaltake Big Typhoon is a good one. Yate Loon. Try www.pctekonline.com. I got...
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- Post #15
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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bang for the buck gaming PC

<sigh>
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- Post #13
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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bang for the buck gaming PC

This is a 939, people. It's not the same beast as a 940.
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #11
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Decisions, decisions..

It's been a long time since they made Deathstars. Just let it drop. Pretty much every HDD manufacturer went through a bad spell, I remember when Maxtor was the dud-du-jour and people trust them again now. Hitachi is the best-performing 7200rpm. Samsung is the quietest. Seagate is in between...
- Fresh Daemon
- Post #13
- Oct 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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