So if I got a 2nd gen Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge with an operating frequency of 3.1 GHz, that would be more than sufficient then? It was first avail in 2017.
When I select i3 CPUs from Newegg, it gives me a choice of "2nd gen" through "10th gen." What is the meaning of "gen?" I just want to use this for an HTPC to play movies streaming and with a DVD. The DVDs are non-Bluray. I will not use it for gaming. I am looking for low voltage / low...
VirtualLarry,
Okay, forget about the BlueRay. Won't really need it. Needs to be Linux because of superior remote control. I actually need to be able to eject the optical disk tray remotely for him. It is I who am comfortable with Linux.
Requesting assistance with a HTPC Build. I started to configue myself on Newegg and got hung up on selecting which i3 processor -- 2nd gen, 10th gen -- help!
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Wireless internet connection using Verizon FIOS...
Might it be better to go with a Synology NAS instead? I was trying to get away with not having an extra machine but it sounds like this is not a good approach. Alternately I could put together a DIY NAS running Linux. If so, any recommendations on a case that would hold just a 3.5" drive and...
My wife and I wanted to move all our files off our computers to a drive attached to our Linksys WRT 1900 ACS. I bought a 1.5 TB spindle 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal in a stand-alone enclosure connected to the eSATA port of the Linksys. We store all our files on the attached...
Call me a curmudgeon but I still occasionally use my CD-ROM drive. Music still comes on them, software still comes on them, now my X-rays and MRIs come on them. While I am getting older I'd like to upgrade the computers in my home to newer compact form factors with SSDs and a NAS. I have a...
Hehehe, shabby hits it on the head. I do feel like this is another version of the "I'm not a crook" speech.
Those who flash phones are cellphone enthusiasts who like to tinker. They invest time and energy to acquire knowledge and are rewarded with faster and more fully featured phones at...
Information week says:
The full text of the article can be found here. The definition of flashing that I have is "allowing a phone from one network to work on another." Unlocking is the term used for GSM phones and flashing is the term for CDMA phones -- like Verizon.
Gazelle explicitly said...
I am frustrated by my high Verizon bills and would like to move to PagePlus. Page Plus is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and uses the Verizon Wireless network to provide its services. This means you get Verizon reception and way below Verizon prices. However, the phones offered by...
I have a ASUS P8H67-I motherboard that has a PCI-x 16 slot. I would like to add an old PCI faxmodem card I have lying around. It is a SMART Model 90109-2. See here. Can I put a PCI card in a PCI-x slot? I don't want to "try it" and see if it works and risk damaging my motherboard.
If not...
I am not very literate when it comes to my iTouch. I have a model number A1288 8GB which I am told is 2nd Generation. Because of this, the latest version of the OS is 4.2.1. This severely limits my ability to upgrade apps. If I put whited00r on my iTouch will I be able to install the latest...
My computer was recently infected by Win32:FakeSysdef-OI or some variant, many files were hidden, and settings files were moved to unknown locations or erased. I considered trying to fix this myself but ponied up the change for Geeksquad. I will have to say it was worth the money. Two techs...
Copyright is 2007. Figure the info is a year or two old before it goes to press so info is probably circa 2005 or 7 years old.
A lot of nutritionists react very negatively to low carb diets. One said to me, "if you don't eat carbs -- you'll die" Many hated Robert Atkins. I'm sure you could...
From the book Nutrition for Life by Janice Thompson, PhD FACSM and Melinda Manore, PhD, RD, FACSM from my nursing school pre-req nutrition class:
First calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR): weight / 2.2 * 24
Then calculate your caloric need: BMR x activity factor
Activity factor is
1.2 for...
To the Moderators,
Can the Core 2 Quad and Duo Temperature Guide - by CompuTronix be made a sticky? I found it extremely helpful. A link to it is here but the forum may want to re-post the full text.
My $0.02 .
5.0inaYota: Which temperatures do you pay attention to, SYSTIN, CPUTIN, AUXTIN, TMPIN3, Core #0, Core #1, Package? And how did you determine how hot is too hot?
Sorry, still not understanding your solution. Aren't mount points for entire volumes? Moving all user data to another drive (network or local) is precisely my question.
Okay, lets assume you are considering a SSD for OS and apps and HDD for user data. How do you segregate OS/app/data ?
Obviously you can have the user library point to a D drive for your resume, work files, pictures, music, etc. But everytime you install a utility or a piece of software there...
Thank you for the advice nitrous. Okay, I'm not trying to argue with you but I do want to understand this issue better. Why do you say that LogMeIn (and perhaps by extension GoToMyPc or TeamViewer) is better? Is the idea of opening ports an unsafe one? Since RDC is so well integrated into...
Okay, point taken RadiclDreamer. Kevnich, crashplan does look very good. Especially for low volume backups $25/yr/10 GB can't be beat. Makes my homegrown solution look extravagant. Much as I was all geared up to write my save-5-generation-and-ftp batch script, maybe I'll have do do something...
The technical reason is that I'm leery of trusting backups to a proprietary solution. It seems like the problem of backups was solved long ago and companies like MozyPro / Carbonite are just trying to turn it into a revenue stream. For an example of what I am talking about see this thread in...
I am looking for a less expensive alternative to Carbonite and MozyPro. Want to configure unattended backups to some internet connected storage. Was originally thinking of scheduled batch file with command-line 7-zip w password and then FTP. Is there a reputable FTP hosting service that I...
Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. This helps a tremendous amount.
How complex is complex? Obviously letters and numbers, but how long? Mixed case? Non-numeric / non-alpha (!@#$%^&*-+)?
"york23" is too short
"newyork23" is probably what my parents are comfortable with
"Delicatessen!23"...
I am thinking of setting up RDC on my parent's computer as a way to access their PC remotely. I am attracted to the idea that it is a pay-one-price solution and tightly integrated into the operating system. Host computer would be Windows 7 Professional. Client computer would be Windows 7 Home...
For discharging a PSU, I saw two old forum threads here and here. Do I have to wait a couple of days or can I just try the "press the power button a couple of times" trick?
Thank you WoodButcher for your referral. I'm especially interested in a person to talk to. Since my original posting I have found this YouTube video here on crimping.
My question remains, will shortening the wire length reduce resistance or alter the electronics of the PSU and damage it or...
I have a Thermaltake Element Q Case with a mITX mobo, a i3-2120T LGA1155 35W CPU, a 3.5" HDD and a 5.25" ODD. It comes with a non-modular 220W PSU. As with many ITX builds, the airflow is reduced because of excess wires.
I would like to shorten (and sleeve while I'm at it) the 24-pin...
I basically agree with LOL_Wut_Axel. A lot of these issues have also been addressed in my thread here. The cel-ray chip does seem to be the way to go for a build you own solution. That having been said a re-furb Dell with limited warranty has it attractions.
In NYC, there is a local brand of soda called Dr. Browns. Ironically, their least popular flavor is their most iconic: CEL-RAY. It is celery -- yes celery -- flavored soda which harkens back to a time decades ago when the garment industry thrived and kids played stoop ball and ring-a-leveo in...
Sandorski, thank you for pointing this out. It looks like this was brought up by adam_the_giant in another thread here. Am I right in saying that the E-350 processor will handle standard definition Netflix on the computer screen but will not handle 1080p HDMI output to a high definition monitor...
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