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Second hand WORKSTATION buyng recommendation

No, it's not a bad price, considering it was $550 in the second post. :D The Graphics card definitely needs to be changed out. I'd also consider upgrading the SSD to something a bit larger, but if 128GB as a boot drive is sufficient, leave it. If you think 8GB of memory isn't enough you can...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #7
- Dec 20, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Second hand WORKSTATION buyng recommendation

I have never had issue with aftermarket upgrades for the Precision lines from eBay. If you can fix or build a custom, you can fix these by swapping parts and checking BIOS levels and compatibility of processors. Most of the time you can't exceed their own maximum spec. Parts are usually...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #5
- Dec 20, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Second hand WORKSTATION buyng recommendation

The Xeon works well enough for games. I used to game on a T5500. A T3600 used for that price is a solid deal. Definitely not OC'ing that. If you sold your old machine you'd make a good chunk of that $550 back. If you need something along those lines, you'd need a different board and a larger...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #3
- Dec 19, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Crucial MX100 512GB $170 using Visa Checkout

NVM - seems that they removed the stackable coupon. I'll leave this here in case anyone can still use it though. Stackable $15 off $100 for signing up for their spam.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #5
- Dec 19, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part 0b110 (six).

Does anyone have Antec 5.25" drive mounting rails ? Either the larger black/white ones from a P18x series or a smaller set from the Antec Sonata and similar series? I need 2 pairs (4 rails) from either series.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #1,092
- Nov 25, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part 0b110 (six).

Available: SDRAM DIMM 2x 512MB PC133 DDR DIMM 4x DDR 512MB (400/3200) 5x DDR 256MB (400/3200) DDR2 DIMM 14x DDR2 256MB DDR2 (4x 400/3200, 7x 533/4200, 3x 667/5300) 12x DDR2 512MB DDR2 (4x 400/3200, 4x 667/5300, 4x 800/6400) 6x DDR2 1GB (2x 5300/667, 4x 800/6400) DDR2 SODIMM 6x 1GB...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #1,090
- Nov 15, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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x32 x64 x86 question

32-bit Windows Client OS is limited to 4GB Physical Memory although the architecture supports addressing beyond that limitation. Memory Limits for Windows Operating Systems Obligatory Wikipedia Entry "3 GB Barrier" If you plan to install more than 4GB of memory, using Windows client...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #3
- Jan 6, 2014
- Forum: Operating Systems
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2008 Mac Pro Memory Riser Problem

If she doesn't really need 10GB of memory, then no. Did you swap riser cards to see if the problem was the riser board slot on the logic board, or just fully populate the working riser? A riser card is relatively inexpensive in comparison to replacing a logic board. If it boots and works...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #2
- Jan 6, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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thinkpad t400 vs t410

IMO - the gaming performance is going to depend very heavily on the graphics card as well and without being able to compare those two directly, would not be able to give you guidance there. One would think the 3100m + i5 should be likely better than c2d + HD3450. As far as peppiness and such in...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #2
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Corporate Antivirus recommendation

Not for nothing, some security is better than no security, but I really don't want to make a recommendation for something internal and infrastructure based, from hearing the presented details about this environment. OP, I would really discuss in the short-term getting something like System...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #19
- May 20, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Corporate Antivirus recommendation

I see. Your best bet if you're looking for a short-term solution would be something cloud based (ugh, I hate that term). I'd start with trying to get a handle of how thing are laid out and managed. Try to ask questions in a way that is not offensive and don't ask why based questions yet. Just...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #16
- May 17, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Full Disk Encryption

Is your question primarily grounded in operations or security? Is it more of a which product is better for protecting data or which is the easiest to hit the ground running with to satisfy a compliance requirement? Any tool rolled out will take time and planning, as well as the learning curve...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #6
- May 17, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Corporate Antivirus recommendation

First things first is always to start on the ground floor and inventory your organization's current policies, practices, and processes. A second thing, as Chiefcrowe already suggested is limited user environment and role-based access controls. These are a good way to reduce the attack surface...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #11
- May 17, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Corporate Antivirus recommendation

Honestly - most 'corporate' AV works the same. If you rip and replace, unless you're looking for some sort of functionality your current vendor does not provide, it is a wasted effort. As others have elaborated, if you can present your current situation in terms, we might be able to assist with...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #4
- May 17, 2013
- Forum: Security
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PC xxxx vs PC2 xxx RAM

Your box as an HP 4400 workstation is probably an xw4400 workstation, if it is a workstation and not an HP desktop line. Compatibility is determined by the Mfg as 4 slots, max 2GB per slot, DDR2-667 ECC Unbuffered. Dual-channel. Pairs must be matched in size and speed. 8GB max, limited only by...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #6
- May 17, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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*HP XW8400 Workstation worth buying

I have had several XW, Precision, PowerEdge, and ProLiant machines that use FB-DIMM, and my main ESXi Rig is running on 64GB of the stuff. It gets pricey at the 4GB DIMM and higher. Forget 8GB sticks...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #12
- May 16, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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*HP XW8400 Workstation worth buying

If you can take advantage of the Xeons and it's not a problem that it uses high latency memory, it's a decent machine. You can usually get 16GB as 8x2 for under $100, and if you go quad, the E5345 is the best bang for the buck - can usually get a matched pair on ebay for under $50 shipped...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #10
- May 16, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Docsis 2.0 to docsis 3.0

Should be perfectly fine if you disable the wireless. I would really consider getting one if you plan to stay with TWC; bonus points for seeing if the competition (if any, unless it's UVerse) can use the same one, and buy that one, maybe even spring a bit more.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #7
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Docsis 2.0 to docsis 3.0

So the DOCSIS 3.0 modems are required for certain higher speed tiers. If you're on TWC basic or regular up to 20mbit, the DOCSIS 2.0 modem is fine. You won't get more out of the DOCSIS 3.0 modem unless you go turbo, extreme, or faster - and since you have a relatively recent router/wifi you...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #5
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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dual 771 Motherboard any good for gaming?

I briefly used my Precision 690 as a 'desktop' when I only had 16GB of memory in it. The machine did much better as an encoder/decoder/transcoder than a gamer against my then Q9550 using the same card (Radeon 5770 1GB) before I converted it to an esxi box. The X5365 3 Ghz Quad-core is about...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #2
- Apr 19, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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(Edit: Yonkers only) 1TB Hitachi drive - $29.99 ($19.99AR) AC + tax. MicroCenter B&M

They still taking the coupon? Was supposed to expire yesterday.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #28
- Sep 13, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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(Edit: Yonkers only) 1TB Hitachi drive - $29.99 ($19.99AR) AC + tax. MicroCenter B&M

Yeah it's the one that replaced the old Circuit City in the indoors Cross County mall.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #24
- Sep 12, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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(Edit: Yonkers only) 1TB Hitachi drive - $29.99 ($19.99AR) AC + tax. MicroCenter B&M

They had a PALLET of them up front. I grabbed 2 since that was all I needed. To buy multiple drives, you have to have multiple addresses / individuals. The guy was even like yeah you can buy more than one, but you'll only get one rebate. $32.50 out the door with a $10 MIR...not bad. Even if I...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #12
- Sep 11, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Who has a Blackberry Tour?

I have a Verizon Blackberry Tour, and I actually like it a bit better than my old T-Mobile Curve. Only cons are the speaker doesn't sound as clear, and there is no Wi-Fi on the model I have. I do like the better quality screen though, and it's faster to browse the web than my Curve.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #2
- Dec 10, 2009
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Linksys WRT54G-TM T-Mobile Edition - $19.99 B&M

Just visited two of the stores in my area, one has about 5 left and the other one has two. If anyone is interested in them and can't find them or the store isn't willing to sell them, let me know and I can pick them up for you. $21.67 with tax for the unit and $5 shipping in the US. If the...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #20
- Dec 31, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD-8GB Adata Flash drive $34+tax+free shipping

I tested it with HDTach on Quick and Long bench and received scores of approximately 15MB-16MB/s out of the box with FAT32 formatting. Drive does not realistically perform that well in real-world usage. I transferred from my OCZ Rally 4GB, the entire contents, which was about 3.7 GB of small...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #35
- Jan 2, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Soundblaster Audigy and X-Fi cards on clearance at OD B&M YMMV

Went to an OD in Scarsdale, NY and they would not budge on the sticker price of 99.99, even asked if I could bring proof of the 60ish price from a scanned receipt and was told the clearance price is the clearance price, and each store has their own policy regarding clearance, and they would not...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #51
- Apr 9, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD: 250 Business Cards for $0.99 Shipped

nvm....I figured it out... thx op
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #8
- Jan 18, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Can a P4-M be used in place of a Mobile P4 in a laptop?

AFAIK or can remember there were speedstep issues with XP SP1, and on some Dell laptops using P-Ms, they issued a fix for the issue preventing the processor from running full speed when plugged in, but I still saw problems with SP2 machines like the Precision M90 laptops running P-M 1.4s, they'd...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #14
- Nov 28, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Can a P4-M be used in place of a Mobile P4 in a laptop?

I would try flashing the BIOS with the latest revision (if not already applied) and also try manually updating the "processor" driver for the newly installed processor. Also, there is an application I use on my P-M notebook and an older T30 that didn't seem to be using speedstep properly, that...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #12
- Nov 26, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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ASUS A8N-SLI DELUXE

Seems my friend's board has the bios bootblock error, I've tried booting from a pure dos floppy with awdflash on it but I can't get to an A: Does anyone have the original CD that came with the board that could make me an ISO and post it somewhere for me to download it or if it's small enough...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Thread
- Jun 14, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Toasty - Home Depot 3-Tier Mini Rack $5.97, Bulk CAT6 deals

Does anyone who got in on this have the SKU number? I went to 2 local HDs and everyone looked at me like I had 3 heads? Also I'd be willing to pay shipping and a bit extra to someone who could hook me up with 3 or 4 of these shipped to 10701. PM me! Thanks!
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #12
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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USB 1.0 To USB 2.0?

USB 2.0 over PCMCIA should work just fine, since the PCMCIA standard using 32-bit CardBus is the same equvalent as 33mhz PCI local bus, so that will be delivering the theoretical max of 133 MB/s. USB 2.0 spec allows up to 480mbps or 60MB/s. YMMV, you probably will not see those max speeds. Only...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA HDD trouble

you don't need a "boot" disk. If you're booting off the XP CD, go to Promise's site, download the latest compatible driverset for your card, copy them to a known good diskette (try to format it first and make sure it's readable after the format) and then hit F6 when prompted and insert the disk...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #4
- Jan 5, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA HDD trouble

Windows will (i.e. should) ask you to press F6 to install any additional SCSI controller drivers before it begins to copy the files it needs to execute the setup. One then inserts the diskette containing the textmode driver for your SATA controller. If you do not have a floppy drive, you could...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #2
- Jan 5, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Your Rig vs. The Wolrd - Test here to find out

Top 7%...I thought it'd be much worse actually. Either that or not many people have actually taken the "test" xD.
- DaveVandorAmon
- Post #162
- Dec 17, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Symantec Solution Suite 1.0 + Large Volume

Greetings All, I have a project to do a mass field deploy on some boxen. They are currently equipped with a 3Ware SATA RAID card and are booting off a single large RAID5 Volume. The Array size is 1.2 TB, reported in windows as 1.09TB. I have Ghost 8.2 courtesy of Symantec Solution Suite...
- DaveVandorAmon
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building

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