Thanks Fardringle,
The main goal is to not lose data. (i.e. not focused nearly as much on speed or time to restore, in the end we just don't want to permanently lose data.) I would either use RAID 1 or RAID 5 but have not plans to use RAID 0.
Currently the plan is:
- Stage 1: All computers...
I'm surprised to hear RAID 5 would be that much slower. This review ( http://www.storagereview.com/synology_diskstation_ds411_review ) compares the speed of RAID 5 and RAID 1 and there does not appear to be a great difference in speed.
I plan on the backups being incremental, so after the...
Hi Guys,
I am working on a little project for a friend where he needs a storage solution for onsite system backup only (offsite will be covered by Mozypro). His budget is $1200 and he has 5 machines that need to be backed up plus 1 SBS 2008 server.
- Each PC contains about 30GB of data
-...
I would not want to duplicate blu-ray and dvd rips nor do I want to back them up, therefore I could easily use a drive outside of WHS.
I could see cases where you may want large 5400 RPM drives to perform schedule backups, but faster 7200 RPM drives when streaming blu-ray movies to multiple...
Question for those using WHS:
When you store DVD and Blu-ray rips, do you store from within WHS (i.e. WHS shared folder) or do you use a separate drive(s) outside of the pool and make a shared folder in Server 2003?
I could see a case for wanting to put your backups on certain drives and...
htwingnut,
Do you mean you might need a new system drive if your WHS 2003 drive is smaller than the new 160GB requirement?
Also, I have only used WHS for scheduled backups. I guess it can also be used as a NAS where files only exist on the WHS server and not on any other machines (e.g...
WHS 2003 is definitely an option. I purchased a $199 HP WHS 2003 box for my parents and while I like the OS, I have run into an issue where the backups / backup process become corrupted about once every four months. I have formatted and reinstalled from the DVDs but it only temporarily resolved...
Dear Anandtech Community,
To make better use of an old system, I decided to make a file server. My ears are open for configuration suggestions.
What I want from Anandtech:
Please read through the information I have provided below. I will update this post with other details as they come...
The 1 series is roughly the same size as the E36. As I recall, I found that backseat quite roomy when I was 16.
The e9x series and the new F10 are quite large compared to their siblings from a few generations ago. Perhaps it is time for us to start slimming down...
Since many of you upgrade your machines often I would like to ask what everyone is doing in regards to purchasing Windows 7.
My situation is this, the last copy of Windows that I purchased was XP, through college, about 8 years ago. Now that the RC is expiring I can't decide if I should...
Great news. I received new DIMMS from GSKILL today. I installed and ran several passes of memtest with no errors.
New question: Is it necessary to reinstall my OS and all software since it was installed with bad RAM? My thinking is that small errors caused by the RAM during original OS...
I have a laptop and another desktop which is being used as an HTPC. The desktop in that machine is roughly 3 years old and I don't think it could run PC 6400 at spec.
Thanks
Hi Guys,
Quick question, my assumption is that with good ram, I should be able to run memtest86 all day and receive no errors. Is this correct, or is there a tolerance with good ram where one will see errors every X iterations?
I ran the memtest overnight on the "good stick" (dimm one)...
I ran memtest again about an hour ago. Before executing I made sure that the RAM was set to standard voltage settings (1.8v) and that the speed and timings matched the sticker on the module (which they did). The first Dimm, once again, had 0 errors.
The second dimm displayed:
Errors: 1...
Update:
I reran the test on the second dimm in the same slot. many many errors (hundreds). I then reran the test on that same dimm in a different slot. Same result.
I tested the first dimm in a new slot and got no errors. I will rereun this test in the initial slot and let in run for a...
Gillbot - RMA with Newegg or with GSKILL? Might have a shot with GSKILL. Filling out the RMA form can't hurt. I just don't know how you prove it is a problem with the RAM and not some other component in the system. Maybe you don't have to.
About 6-8 months back I completed a build of a fully new PC. The rough specs are:
- Intel Quad Core 2.8 GHZ
- 2x2GB GSKILL Ram PC2-6400 CL5-5-5-15
- 2x 640GB HDDs
- Gigabyte EP45 motherboard.
Since I first installed Windows XP, I have received random blue screens (BSODs). They...
Just to let you guys know, I had the contractor back to do some dirt work and install a patio. He told me that he noticed I paid him $200 and assumed it was for the dirt which he hauled in for the second job. (I had mentioned the day he left that I might get him to haul a load of dirt in.)...
I finally solved my problem... sort of. I analyzed several solutions including:
1. Upgrading to wireless N
2. Buying / Building NAS
3. Upgrading my PC stationed next to my PS3 and using it as a NAS
4. Buying an external HDD
I decided on 4. I bought a Western Digital Elements...
Has some guy friends in HS that were on the cheerleading team for basketball season but then played football in the fall. I used to workout with these guys and they got me started in partner stunting. I also ran track and was on the power lifting team during the school year. Played basketball...
Chiropteran, I'll go ahead an disagree with both of your posts.
1. I received college scholarships for cheerleading.
2. I get together with past / current cheerleaders several times a year to throw the girls around. Many times this is with my family (wife). Actually we are having a...
Well my wife was both a H.S. and college cheerleader. She was valedictorian or her HS class and graduated with honors from college, received her masters and her CPA and works for the top Aerospace company in America.
Come to think of it, I was also a H.S. and college cheerleader, graduated...
Spidey07,
I switched to channel 1 (previously on channel 6) and adjusted both antennas on the router and the antenna on the PC to lay parallel to the floor. The signal strength appears to be about the same, but I will fire up the PS3 in a bit and do some additional testing.
Thanks
Madison
Thanks spidey, I'll check the antennas. We don't really have anything else that emits a signal other than our cell phones and the microwave (but the microwave is not cooking and the phones are not being used while watching a movie).
I'll play around with the channels a bit as well.
JackMDS Nuwave Kevnich2,
Thanks for the feedback but my house is arranged this way for reasons other than optimal network performance. Being married, it is a little hard to run cables all over the house. To get everything wired I will either need to drop some Cat 6 in the wall or build a...
ImDonly1 is correct. The PS3 is hardwired.
My first post states my average file size of roughly 1.5 gb and the bit rate being 2mbps.
Of course the best solution would be to hardwire but that is not an option from this location. The second best solution, with basically the same...
Hi All,
To date I am running a wireless / wired network in my townhouse (about 700 SQFT / 3, 3 Floors) My router is a WRT54GS which was probably purchased in 2005 and my network adapter on my main PC and file server is a WMP54GS.
My connection is as follows:
1. Router located on...
QueBert - I think people have a problem justifying tips for jobs they feel the could have done themselves.
"Dwight Schrute: (After he didn't tip the sub man) Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food. I can drive a taxi. I can, and do, cut my own hair. I did...
Let me also clarify that this guy wasn't just a contractor but he actually did the work with one other guy. I think he only employees one or two people.
Come to think of it, he also took down and hauled off the old rotten fence for free, which wasn't even part of the quote. He also dug...
Joemonkey - That is what I fear. I think if I word it like " I just realized that I accidentally overpaid but because you did a good job and I want to use you again let's just call it even and move forward."
It is a private contractor, but the guy has been very cool up to this point. At first I was thinking call him up and ask him to mail a check back, but the more I think about it the more I think I should acknowledge that I accidentally overpaid but explain that I was happy with the job he did...
I hired a contractor to install a fence around my house. The original estimate was $2400. When he arrived, he told me that the lumber yard was out of the wood that he estimated with (pine) and he needed to use a more expensive wood (Cedar). He had already purchased the more expensive wood...
Perhaps it was a miss-pricing. I had two of these guys in my cart and this morning they had moved up to $109. Checked again this evening and they are back down to 84.99.
Thanks once again.
I am checking out the Asus P5Q and P5Q pro. It appears that they use different heatsinks on the north and south bridge. Any idea which board is more efficient when it comes to heat transfer? I am looking to keep this build in a small ATX case and I want it running cool...
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