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Need to buy a new storage drive...

Personally I would buy a WD black label instead. Their five year warranty is hard to beat, and their RMA is second to none. Even if it costs $10 more... it makes me rest easier.
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- Post #5
- Nov 8, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Anyone RMA a HD to Western Digital Lately?

WD has always been very quick with their RMA. I haven't had to return anything in a month or so... but suspect they have their act together regardless of the flooding. WD is a very, very well run organization.
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- Post #6
- Nov 8, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Help me pick a CHEAP mb to use as a storage server.....

I like the idea of reusing old hardware... but personally, I wouldn't compromise a motherboard purchase just to hang onto a few ide devices. But if you really really want to use old IDE equipment I suggest doing it with an old IDE motherboard. I am running several circa 2002 supermicro...
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- Post #8
- Nov 8, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Are semi-decent network switches usually crazy loud?

You have to be careful about modifying the gear... many people often swap out for "quite" fans but the fact that the fan is loud may be because it is designed to produce high static loads to counteract the pressure of pushing air in a very tight box. Going passive or using a different fan may...
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- Post #8
- Sep 23, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Would a newer router combat microwave interference better than WRT54G?

You have to match the "newer" router frequencies to the microwave. 2.4 is one of the congested areas and depending upon what "version" of 802.11 you are using it may rely on those frequencies (see my summary at http://www.easy-home-networking-guide.com/Computer-Glossary-2.html ) I agree with...
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- Post #13
- Sep 23, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Need recommendation for wireless router

Wirelss N is rated to a theoretical 3oompbs. I presume that there is someone who has achieved this. Any clues?
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- Post #9
- Sep 7, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Powerline Network - my experience

Thanks for the encryption information. Sounds good.
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- Post #24
- Sep 7, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Powerline Network - my experience

I've been wondering about this technology also. Can you clarify if "Rings" mean different phases of the incoming power? if so, do you have to use a bridge to connect both sides of the phase? I'm also wondering how you block the signal from leaving your hosue. The signal should flow in and...
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- Post #22
- Sep 6, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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wireless where typical wireless doesn't work

This is VERY cool. I also like anything with lasers. I have used one such system at an installation in the past, but it was very slow and a long time ago. If you can package this into a DIY set of directions... well... that would just be really fun for us hobbyist!
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- Post #6
- Sep 6, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Need recommendation for wireless router

That is a really good price. Do you have personal experience with this unit? Any problems with achieving 100mbs transfers?
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- Post #7
- Sep 6, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Newbie needs recommendation for booksize HTPC MB..

Hi everyone! My first post. This is an AMAZING site! My kitchen TV died, and I want to replace it with a SageTV Client machine. I would like to build this into the smallest form possible. It doesn't need alot of general processing power, but does need whatever the required juice is for...
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- Jul 15, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards

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