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How long does it take for you to build a computer?

On my latest build I spent a good 15 hours or so, and i still have some time before I have everything setup how I like. This time includes sorting through 800gigs of assorted media and files; sound deadening my case through a combination of bedliner, bquiet, and foam; setting up my cooling...
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- Post #47
- Aug 18, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best method to setup and deploy 130 PCs

you could also make a unnatteneded cd/dvd. i setup a dvd (xp corp) for my boss that installs office 03, visio, project, lotus, adobe, norton, 7zip, and a couple other programs i cant remember offhand. it is stripped, fully updated with all current hotfixes along with sp2, has thousands of...
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- Post #15
- Aug 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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great ultimate emergency, recovery, antivirus, repair BootCD

im also using barts pe (actually on it now). its very useful as all you need is a simple plugin to run different 32bit programs. I have a tool to restore registries, stinger, adaware (along with a prog that loads remote registries), firefox, and ghost9 on there now along with all the mass...
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- Post #4
- Aug 15, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Pioneer vs. Sony

i just picked up 4 pioneer 6 1/2 3 ways and they sound pretty respectable for entry level speakers. my only problem is my door panel and the side molding vibrate, but im waiting for paint before i lay down sound dampening(i found this material that is almost exactly the same as b-quiet but a lot...
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- Post #36
- Apr 17, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Upgrade Advice

how much are you looking at spending. i know i love to multitask and plan on getting an dual core opteron with a tyan thunder for my next system. with support for 2 dual core processors, 2 16x pci-e lanes, pci-x, and 16gigs registered ram it definately should allow some room to expand. if you...
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- Post #8
- Apr 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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how to clean...CRT moniter with anti glare coating?

i dont think i would use a paper towel as that might scratch it but a window cloth and water is what i use, and it works fine for me.
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- Post #4
- Apr 3, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Some questions

i originally bought a stick of ocz el pc3200 and then i put it in my second comp and bought a gig of corsair valueselect for cheaper then the 512 stick of ocz with no noticable performance hit from the looser timings and divider with my oc. you can pick up a gig of valueselect for under 100...
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- Post #14
- Apr 3, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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dremel tools kick ass

yea i love my dremel. my dad had a dremel 2 speed wireless that i used back in the day when i was making parts for a tmaxx, and it would choke whenever i tried cutting aluminum (it was 3mm 7075 though). i got so frustrated i just went out and bought a corded multipro, and i think it was about 80...
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- Post #11
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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The big boys vs. the underdogs

you should really consider building your own system, its one thing on low end systems, but with special purpose computers it is almost always best to build your own. not only do you get a well rounded system, and it is also most likely cheaper then buying a similar system.
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- Post #31
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Western Digital 250GB HD w/8mb Cache $79.99 w/free shipping

good deal, and i wouldnt mind joining the terrabyte club, but 100 in rebates is a lot to have tied up. its been nice though, getting all my rebates from the last couple harddrives i bought.
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- Post #14
- Mar 21, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Power Outage -> No Boot

you know ive been telling myself for a while that i am goina get a ups next time i get some spair cash, but every time i end up buying a harddrive or something like that. its odd how that works. fortunately, i havent had any problems yet and while i do use a surge protector, i highly doubt the...
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- Post #5
- Mar 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Really cheap RAM?

yea to think i paid 120 for a 512meg stick of ocz el last summer. although, i did see the light and swapped that for 2 sticks of corsair value select not too long ago.
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- Post #9
- Mar 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a hauppauge PVR 350, can i use my tv as a monitor

i found out soon after i tried using linux on my xbox, that unless you have a high def tv you are wasting you time. just think of running at 640 x 480, but on a much bigger screen.
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- Post #7
- Mar 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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The Best External Hardrive

ribbon in your opinion would it be worth the extra cost to opt for both usb2 and firewire? im need an enclosure for a 200gig i have sitting here.
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- Post #6
- Mar 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Xbox System Linking

system link cord is just a crossover cable. they take about 2 minutes to make if you have a crimper. the only difference between a patch cable and a crossover cable is the transfer pairs are switched.
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- Post #3
- Mar 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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