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SAS confusion.

Hi, I'm planning a 12 drive raid 6 array using the following chassis: http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/826/SC826E2-R800LP.cfm I'm confused on the following: *I realize the backplane comes with a SAS expander already built in. but why does it advertise 28 port? It doesn't...
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- Mar 24, 2012
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Low power NAS build - Pico PSU or "regular" PSU?

I would say 150W sounds about right --
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- Aug 13, 2011
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Need help building a $5000 rig

He wants a warranty? go OEM. dell.com
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- Jul 21, 2011
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Blank screen on intel HD driver install

this apparently is not a new problem, but i cannot believe it exists: http://communities.intel.com/thread/11878?start=0&tstart=0 I tried to install the standard intel HD drivers on a fresh W7 install and it blanks out immediately. I was using DVI, but apparently HDMI is affected too. the...
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- Jul 21, 2011
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yearly oil change mandatory?

I take it on the freeway every so often. I guess no one really knows. :)
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- Feb 17, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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yearly oil change mandatory?

Suppose a car is driven less than 1000 miles per year. Are oil changes still required every year? would it help if it was synthetic? Moved from OT ATOT Moderator ElFenix
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- Feb 17, 2011
- Replies: 47
- Forum: The Garage
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How to find out the HD serial #

FYI, I solved this by just downloading the WD utility. simple does it.
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- Oct 11, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to find out the HD serial #

I don't have physical access to the server so I can't manhandle debug it. I will try SIW. Thanks!
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- Oct 11, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to find out the HD serial #

The problem is, all the smart tools do what they are supposed to do, but fail to report the mounted drive letter. I have two variables and nothing to connect them. So I have all the serial numbers, but i don't know which one is say, my F drive and which is is my E drive
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- Oct 11, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to find out the HD serial #

I have a dedicated server and it has several hard drives which are of the same make and model. I need to remove two of them, but I need the serial numbers so they won't pull the wrong ones. Is there a program that correlates the hd serial number to a variable in device manager or volume manager?
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- Oct 11, 2010
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- Forum: Computer Building
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AnandTech's host is back offering a VERY HOT deal, $1 for 6-months of Web Hosting!

jail shell?
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- Jul 20, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

hostgator.com, a webhosting company, in houston and austin texas, has linux admin positions available. PM if you need more details or questions. I believe they help with relocation as well.
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- Jul 15, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

sumo, your pm's have not been enabled.
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- Post #526
- Mar 25, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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yup, shipping costs probably won't be a big deal. i'm sure in some instances, i can buy the case myself or run without a case.
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- Mar 21, 2010
- Forum: Distributed Computing
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the cluster is a good idea. i don't have gobs amount of space and hosting 5 yr outdated hardware isn't a great use of electricity. http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4793/clusterhl7.jpg if all this stuff was ebayed off- you could buy some current gen hardware and go from there?
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- Mar 21, 2010
- Forum: Distributed Computing
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- Mar 21, 2010
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7th Annual Anandtech Tax Time Thread

i was not a part of it, but i think i found my answer.
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- Feb 6, 2010
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7th Annual Anandtech Tax Time Thread

I invested X amount of money into a business. business fails. if possible, how can i claim it?
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- Feb 6, 2010
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stupid question: can all socket 940's support every 940 opteron?

I don't know opterons very well and I have in my possession a supermicro h8dae. http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron/8131/H8DAE.cfm according to wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Opteron_microprocessors there are several opteron families- sledgehammer...
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- Jan 5, 2010
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- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Help needed on a server solution.

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. I'm planning on building a vmware server to be put in a datacenter. I don't need super high power, but i don't want to be limited in it's upgrade path. i don't know much about the new tech these days and...
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- Dec 26, 2009
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Building a cloud server

if you had to build an ESX\windows server, what type of hardware would you choose? single core7 or dual xeon? the costs of a dual socket setup is extremely high- however, the thought of an overclocked machine running 5+ VM's in a datacenter makes me queasy. thoughts? bottom line- would you...
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- Jun 19, 2009
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- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Lorex Video Sunglasses $199. $100 off. Kind of cool.

$70 deal extreme http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25188
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- Jun 11, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lorex Video Sunglasses $199. $100 off. Kind of cool.

actually looks like a dealextreme kindaof madeinchina stuff. http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_n...ses+recorder&_osacat=0 all over ebay
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- Jun 11, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lorex Video Sunglasses $199. $100 off. Kind of cool.

rebranded. http://www.asianwolf.com/spy-gadget-sgdvr.html $160, cheaper
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- Jun 11, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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thermodynamics question

sch80. i guess i just need a direction in what theory to read.
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- Mar 17, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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thermodynamics question

i never took thermo since i went went another route in college, but do any of you know how to solve this problem? 1 foot long, 1" carbon steel pipe filled with water, capped, and heated to 600F at one end. assuming normal ambient conditions, say 80F, 5mph winds, what would the temperature be...
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- Mar 17, 2009
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- Nov 7, 2008
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- Forum: Windows
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how long is a 1 year agreement?

contract is at work. its one of those things you don't think about until it happens ... guess i'll look into it tomorrow
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- Jul 21, 2008
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how long is a 1 year agreement?

i entered a colocation agreement on 2/15/07 with a payment on 2/15/07 what date would be the last payment date? 1/15/08 (12 payments) or 2/15/08 (13 payments) shawn. i'm looking at my 6month apt lease and i signed it in feb, and i must pay for the month of august, not july (7 payment...
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- Jul 21, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

at the rate your car slows down due to engine load, areo, drag, you'd lose 10mph in like 7 seconds at 60mph+. whats the point? you'd have to accelerate again and again .. and i'd get annoyed and say screw it. accord rpm idle is at 760-780. i wouldn't go below 1k when engine braking. i...
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- Jul 11, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

oh. then we agree ;)
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- Jul 11, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

maybe i stated clutch-in wrong, i'm not sure what the correct terminology. clutch-in -- physically stepping on the clutch, disengaging engine from transmission clutch-out -- power to the wheel.
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- Jul 11, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

RE: engine braking IS taking place while coasting in gear... that is correct, I didn't mean to say it wasn't because you need fuel to keep the engine turning, eventually the engine will lose energy and rpm will drop to zero (pretty fast, probably 1second). in fact, usually you can flip...
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- Jul 11, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

this won't ever happen unless the engine happened to be in high rev before you clutched-in. the engine needs fuel otherwise it will turn off. the only time you'd have inf mpg is when you engine brake. and that isn't a good way of pulse and gliding.
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- Jul 11, 2008
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OMG Hypermilling rocks

I used to P&G, but then the data showed that running at 40-50mph in 6th is more fuel efficient (35-45mpg) than p&g the only problem is the lack of data showing max efficiency at full throttle. if this were true, hypermiling wouldn't be so painful. I'd just push off in 1st, quick to 2nd, gun...
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- Jul 11, 2008
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rss to email

if i cannot find this, i'll pay someone to code this. What I need: - ability to add\edit\delete multiple RSS feeds - ability to change poll interval - ability to keep a history of old entries - ability to only push any new items to a user defined stmp server
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- Jun 18, 2008
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- Forum: Windows
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Things to Do in Houston, TX

basically, houston sucks. most houstonians just sit at home and watch tv. or the movies. and sit in traffic..
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- Apr 23, 2008
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Things to Do in Houston, TX

space center is for kids, its not that great for adults (and its pricey). the best is probably the JSC tour .. buttttt .. then again .. you might feel gipped. galleria is the baller mall of houston
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- Apr 23, 2008
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Things to Do in Houston, TX

rockets play off game? eats and drink: kemah boardwalk rice village woodland ave area unless you like hot humid nature walks, avoid brazos. swimming in galveston is not recommended unless you like brown oily water
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- Apr 23, 2008
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balance transfers

CC#1 0% period is ending next month. Can I BT it over to CC#2 for a few days and immediately pull another CC#1 BT 0% offer to retrieve the CC#2 balance -- thus preserving the 0% on CC#1? I know you can do it- but is it ok?
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- Feb 27, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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