Recent content by goesup

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    PC to Server conversion build

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    PC to Server conversion build

    Well crapoloa. I clearly don't know what I'm doing. Thanks for the constructive criticism. Seriously. Short of starting from scratch, I could at least migrate my CPU, and RAM to a board like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157469 Is this a better move than...
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    PC to Server conversion build

    Here's my build plan. Let me know what you think! MB: from retired HP Slimline M2N78-LA (Violet6) Will this old MB limit my RAID ability? Ram: 12 Gb DDR3 1066 CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8 GHz Graphics: (do these matter?) Nvidia GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR5 OS: FreeNAS Case: Compucase SECC Micro...
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    Advice on setting up a home server or NAS with a retired PC for 3 Macs.

    I want network attached storage for my 2 imacs and one macbook pro to access. I have a small office and need a central file storage location for everyone to access, work from and store files on. I have a PC that I plan to put 2 HDDs or SSDs into and attach to the network. It would be nice if I...
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    Replace optcal drive with a second Hard Drive?

    I have an older HP Slimline s5260f, the thing hums along quite well, but it's being replaced. I am thinking of turning it into a home server for my 3 Macs with Free NAS. My question is: Can I replace my optical drive with a second hard drive? There is no space otherwise. Picture of insides...
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    Best System Monitoring Programs?

    I am looking for something that will allow me to see: Motherboard information: Temps, Voltages, Fan speed CPU: % Usage, Temperature per core, Power Usage RAM: % Usage GPU: Temp, % Usage, Power Usage, Fan speed Network Performance: HW Monitor by CPUID shows a lot of that but not...
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    Weird Black screen of death after hardware updates.

    The MSI 6450 was defective. I returned it for a GT 640 and every thing is looking up.
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    Upgrade my unupgradbale HP Slimline

    The MSI 6450 broke my computer so I exchanged for a Zotec GT 640 (ddr5 2gb). This is working great. I removed my TV tuner so the 640 has room for its fan. My windows Experience numbers are way up on graphics, and Adobe programs are running much smoother. Most notably. Adobe Illustrator is able...
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    Weird Black screen of death after hardware updates.

    Fixed the black border under "Scaling Options" I had to overscan by 15%
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    Weird Black screen of death after hardware updates.

    Here is what the rainbow screen looks like from time to time. Adjusting the resolution or the driver seems to set it off. It starts on the windows login screen