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Power Supply-Am I OK?

Try this site. It's probablly not 100% accurate but pretty close - but like an artillery round close is usually good enough. Extreme Power Supply Calculator 2.0 Pay attention to the 2nd paragraph there and click that link to get some good reading on power supplies.
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- Post #9
- Feb 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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My PC quit, is it dead?

4+ year old mobo (and most likely built rig seeing as how you don't want to be inconvienenced to move it to check it out) - it could be any number of things. Dead CMOS battery, failed power supply, faulty video, loose components, dust bunnies running a muck - any host of things. None of...
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- Post #5
- Feb 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVI KVM - is there such a thing?

Notice the disclaimer on that one product that actually does sell for under $100. Not intended for use with wide screen displays Since when should a KVM discriminate between a wide screen and standard model monitor? Nocturnal is right - and if you do find a DVI KVM retail for under...
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- Post #23
- Feb 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

Today more than ever that is becoming far less of a problem on the desktop. Deciding which of many flavors of applications (on Linux) is proving as daunting or more than not being able to find an application at all (save explicit proprietary software created for target businesses). Some...
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- Post #448
- Feb 24, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Hard drive partition question

I take the multiple drive approach: 1 30GB Raptor to install all my OS' on (multi-boot or wipe and start clean again). 1 medium sized drive to install applications and store data (partitioned). **1 big @55 drive (or several if necessary) to store archivable data (MP3's, video's, and Games -...
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- Post #11
- Feb 24, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Ballmer repeats threats against Linux

You've never heard of Warren Buffett? Now THAT is the best businessman in the world. Anyone whose stock (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.) goes for $107,000+ a share has to be doing something right. Getting Berkshire Hathaway stock is almost as diffficult to get as getting Green Bay Packers season...
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- Post #32
- Feb 23, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Ballmer repeats threats against Linux

My favorite line from the article: ""We have done very well versus Linux on the desktop and on the server, and I am hopeful that we will build share, particularly in Web servers and high-performance clusters, from Linux in the next year," he told analysts." Done well against Linux on the...
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- Post #17
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How do you open the $#&! Vista Box?

That's Microsoft's subliminal message system at work. 1) Make the user question why they bought the damn product if they can't get it open easily in the first place (trying to tell me something here?). 2) Make the user question why they bought the product if after every time they change...
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- Post #26
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Question for those who had to call Microsoft to reactivate Vista

If there ever was a time that was ripe for someone to come in and threaten Microsoft's dominance in the gaming industry (the PC industry's cash cow) it would be now with Vista's release. Too bad no one is in position to threaten Microsoft, because to be honest the only real compelling reason...
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- Post #10
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista reactivation with new HD make sense?

You should have Microsoft give you a detailed explanation like that when they want you to upgrade an OS. I'm sorry Microsoft, what was that? You want me to upgrade to Vista? I'll have to put you on hold........{chimes pipe music}.
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- Post #17
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

Thunderbird doesn't have access to system exploits like Outlook or IE - because Thunderbird CANNOT cross into the local zone - no matter what exploit someone tried to write for Thuinderbird. Thunderbird - and any other MUA for that matter do not have the exclusive access that Microsoft...
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- Post #364
- Feb 11, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

To translate those steps in that article: 1) Unload the Windows system and the driver module 2) Set the pparameters for the YAST software to update the driver 3) Download and install the packages using YAST 4) Update X-Org. 5) Re-start X-org (no need to reboot). How difficult is...
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- Post #362
- Feb 11, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows Vienna in 2009

Ask IT departments when they plan on switching to Vista and they are likely to laugh you and I out of the building. Look for a new Server platform to be released (and embraced by IT) before any MEANINGFUL desktop update comes to the market.
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- Post #33
- Feb 11, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista forcing me to reactivate after 1 memory upgrade

The evolution of Windows: Plug n Pray - The revolutionary automatic hardware detection system that lets you seamlessly detect and configure hardware within the OS - no more manual configuration needed. It's intent is to make it EASIER for users to add/replace hardware components. Flash...
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- Post #49
- Feb 11, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

Not when that spam is embedded with hyperlinks that are specifically targeted towards Windows Operating system exploits. Those are COMPLETLY harmless to a Linux user on a Linux box. A very good quote comes to mind here - that was made in the documentary "Unforgivable Blackness - The Rise and...
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- Post #358
- Feb 11, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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The 8GHZ Project U.S.A

I find it hard to believe that anyone serious about breaking the record would even waste their time with Water, Air or even Freon based solutions. That would be like the U.S. using propane to power their rockets trying to beat the Russians into space. I don't know if this is the right place...
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- Post #12
- Feb 5, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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VISTA install

Awesome.
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- Post #2
- Feb 5, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista forcing me to reactivate after 1 memory upgrade

This probably isn't much help - but any OS that basically treats you like a criminal in your own home it's probably best to go striaight to Microsoft to get your answers. This would be comparible to a truck shutting itself down if you decided to put an aftermarket exhaust on it, or upgrade...
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- Post #38
- Feb 5, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista forcing me to reactivate after 1 memory upgrade

You probably got de-activated because what it sounds like you had 3 different memory configurations within a short period (i.e 1 GB, 1.5 GB and 2GB). That isn't a typical "upgrade" footprint. Just a theory, but it sounds like it is timestamping the changes - and has an algorithm that sees...
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- Post #33
- Feb 5, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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The real cost of Vista for the layman. (2/20 - Need help with Media Center and TV card please)

If it's been said once - it's been said a million times about Microsoft OS' - wait till the first SP comes out before jumping headfirst into the next "latest and greatest" OS - especially if your are using this as a sole OS on a single household computer and depend on it for everday use. For...
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- Post #13
- Feb 5, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Can I back up a hard disk to recovery CDs or DVDs

The data is whats important. Back that up regularly. What I do is install the OS, all the drivers that I need, and configure any optimizing settings in the OS - then back that up. There is a good chance that by the time you have to "recover" from that disk that the applications you...
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- Post #5
- Feb 3, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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PSU requirements of new video cards

Two references: Extreme Power Supply Calculator 2.0 And Power Supply Fundamentals
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- Post #7
- Feb 3, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ordering system tomorrow, what do you think?

Power Supplies IMO are like good wine - once you find one you stick with it. I use PC Power and Cooling - have been for the last 5 years and unless they go belly up probably always will. Yeah, they are a little more expesive - but with that cost comes the assurance that if anything goes...
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- Post #11
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ordering system tomorrow, what do you think?

The absolute worst way to buy a PSU is by looking at the Wattage rating on the package. Find out what components you have that are gonna be drawing off each of the rails and make sure you have a PSU capable of providing that + and additional 25%. Also, look at the efficiency rating. There...
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- Post #8
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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In what order should I buy my PC parts?

That thing is ridiculously huge:Q Do they have an AM2 version yet?:D
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- Post #8
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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In what order should I buy my PC parts?

General rule of thumb I use is by from least technologically dependent to most technologically dependent (assuming a say 3 month wpurchase window where technology doesn't take a platform leap). 1) Case - least technologically affected - form factors don't change overnight. 2) Power Supply...
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- Post #5
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Vista upgrade invalidates Windows XP install

Did you ask Microsoft for permission before you did this? :D
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- Post #8
- Jan 30, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Is this just hype or for real

Won't Vista need an Internet connection to keep working? What happens when it tries to phone home to re-validate and fails (i.e no Internet connection?) Activation is one thing - re-validation is another altogether. No thanks, I'll continue to use Windows 2000 as my Windows OS of choice as...
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- Post #13
- Jan 30, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista oem

It is shady - as the company selling that OEM software is violating the teerms of the OEM license. Specifically paragraph #4. OEM Distributors have to have OEM licenses to purchase OEM software - and are obligated to use them in the terms of the OEM License. Localized OEM SB Licenses
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- Post #41
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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When will the US get faster DSL?

Good old American capitalism at work. The most powerful country and technologically advanced country on the planet - and we offer it's citizens 3rd generation products - all in the name of profit maximization. The US citizens will NEVER be on pace technologically at the user level - it...
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- Post #24
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Windows SUCKS and should never be used by human beings!

You fail to give Microsoft credit where credit is due. They singlehandedly have helped create a multi-billion dollar Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware industry! The funny thing is they bought an Anti-Spyware company that their buggy OS helped create. Hmm, I'm having a Guinness moment here...
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- Post #18
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

Ummm, the biggest reason for Linux "suckage:" as you put it is non-disclosure of the information needed for Linux developers to write proper driverrs - since the COMPANIES who manufacture items aren't writing them to begin with. The Linux community in many cases has to reverse-engineer...
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- Post #143
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What if your mobo gets fried, and you have Vista OEM

Even lawyers have a hard time making sense of those Microsoft EULA's - and that is by design. Laypersons don't stand a chance at really understanding what you can or can't do with a piece of Microsoft CRAP!!!!!! Even the lawyers in the Internet Explorer case shook their heads at that...
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- Post #50
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

Thats probably one of the biggest misconceptions about Linux - it never has been developed with that purpose in mind. Still, Linux is a global OS - running in everything from Cell Phones to Toasters and Refrigerators to Space Craft - as well as desptop computers and servers. In fact, theres...
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- Post #121
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista: Full temp folder?? Update

This is a smat@55 comment - but with all the bloat Adobe instals it isn't surprising you are running out of temp space. :D Seriously, they load way too much just to be able to read PDF files. 20+ MB download - no telling how much Hard Drive space it needs on install. BLOATWARE!!!!!! to...
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- Post #5
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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SuperFetch + Intelligent Caching : Could Vista be the first Windows to run BETTER over time?

You are misguided there, most drivers when they get in an accident blame it on virtually ANYTHING except driver error. I ride a bicycle regularly , so I see first hand all too well the actions that "licensed" drivers exhibit - and they aren't found in any Driver's Ed course I've ever seen...
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- Post #14
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Is Vista Worth it?

This is hilarious - a link of 16 reasons why you should switch to Vista 16 Reasons You Should Switch to Vista If those are 16 valid "can't miss" reasons to switch to Vista I have some swampland in Yuma, AZ for sale. Here's a summary of my favorites from that list - as I had a hard time...
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- Post #34
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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SuperFetch + Intelligent Caching : Could Vista be the first Windows to run BETTER over time?

A lot of good that would do - most of the drivers on the road today aim and steer their cars anyway - and have little regard for the "rules" of the road or good driving habits. Speed Limits - ignore them Stop Signs and Red Lights - run them Bad weather conditions - go faster Cell Phones -...
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- Post #12
- Jan 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems

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