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I've attached a pdf of my hardware components. I built a gaming/media unraid server after the holidays. While gaming or heavy transcoding, I noticed that the server would just randomly reboot. I ran a memtest & CPU stress test. I even went as far as replacing the GPU from the PNY to an ASUS...

I tried reinstalling Windows over Ubuntu and it cleared the drive but failed to install Windows and now I'm stuck with this. I followed a couple of tutorials online but nothing seems to work. I typed the whole "ls" command to find the usb with the windows installer and tried "chainloading" the...

I have a Chuwi HeroBox Mini N5100 that I thought would be a good idea to put Ubuntu on to run Plex Server, Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Utorrent, & NordVPN. Let's just say it didn't run as smoothly as I'd like. I'm trying to reinstall Windows, preferably Windows Tiny11, but I continue to have a...

I bought a RT-N66u router to replace my DLink DGL-4500. I wanted the torrenting features of the asus router and the network HDD & printer features. My issues is I'm using Boxee Box to stream movies from my network HDD to the Boxee. I'm having issues with large MKV files stopping and buffering...

I am looking for used good parts for cheap to make a NAS Server (your average ATX board will work fine). Possibly parts from an old gaming rig that has been upgraded. I would have used my old AMD 3700+ setup but I sold that like 2 or + years ago. Parts I need: Motherboard w/ built in video &...

I have a Toshiba L305D-S5895 Notebook that I am trying to connect to my JVC i' Art Pro TV. The JVC TV is about 6yrs old but supports 1080i I believe. I have the laptop connected to the TV w/ a VGA to RGB rca cables & for the audio I have a Belkin IPod Y cable that seems to work fine. And the...

I had to re-install Vista and I am in the only account there is and it is the Admin account but when I go to install firefox it asks for the Administrators Password.....? I installed Vista Ultimate 64 if that helps. A fresh install.

is it possible to run Vista 32bit & 64bit on 1 PC w/ 2 HDDs? I've ran XP w/ Vista on 1 PC with 2 HDD's, Just wondering if it's the same. If it can be done with EasyBCD or do I need a different boot loader.

I remember about a year ago I had a program that would auto update all my drivers and game versions. I just don't remember what it was called. Does anyone know of a software that will at least find and update all of my hardware drivers?

I have read that you install XP first but make sure that the HDD is partitioned then install Vista from inside XP. And once Vista is complete that you can select the OS on boot up. Is this true? This is the like where I read this. Run XP & Vista Together

I am looking for a good remote PC app that will allow me to control 1 PC from another over the internet. At work we use Timbuktu Pro but that is a pretty old software. I build PC's for friends and Family and who ever wants to buy, so I need something to offer tech support with out having to...

My multiplier keeps jumping around on my Intel Q9300. I know there is a setting in the bios to lock the multiplier but what is the option called? I know it was the cool & quit option on AMD. I have an Asus Rampage board and am running Vista Ultimate. Thanks for any help guys.

I am trying to OC my Q9300 w/ my Rampage board. I barely OC to 2.6 and it will reboot on my in windows. I am OCing from the bios by the way. I have Corsair Dominator ram 2x2gb @ 1066MHz. I have never dealt with a bios with so many options. I know something is enabled or disabled that shouldn't...

I just built a nice little PC w/ an EVGA 8800 GS and every time I install the driver for Vista 32bit when I reboot it blue screens on me ( wont even get to the desktop ) then when I uninstall the driver it will boot fine but terrible res. I am using the ASUS Rampage Formula Motherboard w/ an...

I want to set up 2 security cams @ my front door and by my cars in front of the garage. How do I wire up these cameras (link below) to my PC and have it record in loops to a HDD? Click to see Security Cam

I cant figure out the socket type for the motherboard in a friends Dell dimension 4600c. The heat sink went out and now he wants me to change it and I can't find the socket type. can anyone help a brother out? Service tag # JQC1V31

I am considering running either XP Pro & Vista Ultimate 64 or XP Pro & Fidora 8 on one system. I have 2 hard drives, 1 for each OS. How do I set it up to do so?

I reinstalled XP Pro but didn't delete and reformat the drive. I wanted to keep the all my old files. How do I put all C:/my program files back in to my start/all programs menu? I have I raid 0 setup w/ 500gb (Win XP Pro) and 1 250gb non raid (Linux Fedora 8) after installing Fedora my PC...

I was looking @ getting a Tivo but I'd like to have a media center PC that will DVR & store all my ripped DVD's. I was wanting to build my own media center PC & buy a motherboard with a HDMI output. What's the most popular setup? Should I go blu-ray or wait?

I have a device missing a driver and I don't know what hardware it's talking about. I'm thinking it's RealTek Audio driver but I have a Creative sound card w/ the drivers installed. Everything is running smooth but I have a ? under other devices and when you open that up it just says unknown...

What is faster? Intel Matrix or JMicron Array? I setup my raid w/ 3 WD 250GB HDD's and I went with the Intel Raid and I don't really see a huge speed difference.

I am looking for a software that will change or hide my IP address. I've tried IP Hider Platinum, But it lies. Says its giving me a china IP but when I go to google and visit sites that will show your IP it always show my correct IP instead of the fake 1 IP hider is giving me. Is there a real...

I am going to get some funds in my hand here in a little bit. I am sell my old OCZ Platinum on EGay and it looks as if it might just hit a 100 buckz. Well I was looking @ getting the 150 Raptor BUT I currently have a WD 250GB SE16. Would I be better off buying another and going Raid 0 or going...

I am looking for the Forum Search tab anywhere and I can't find it. Was it removed???? I used to use it all the time

I am building a PC for a friend and I used an ECS P965T-A motherboard w/ an Intel E4500 CPU. I am having trouble updating the bios w/ Vista 64-bit operating system. Every time I try to open up the bios flash utility it says it only works with 32-bit OS. I have no idea how to flash in DOS mode or...

This computer is 6 years old and I'm fixing it for a friend and the power supply is shot. I don't know what type of power connection this is on the motherboard. What's it called and is there an adapter out there for a standard ATX 12v PSU?

I am building a WaterKeg and I don't know what kind of Water Pump or CPU Water Block I should get. I have a Q6600 LGA775. I already have the radiator, and I'm using 1/2 fittings all the way around. I was looking at getting the Swiftech MCP655-B for my pump. but I noticed that you can get AC...

I was looking @ getting a sh!t load of these fans (about 7 120mm and 2 80mm). What do you guys think?

I was checking out some of my junk mail, That's how I role. And I can across this site where you download the software and burn it to a DVD-Rom and then they e-mail your the Key. Is this real, or some scam? Windows Vista Ultimate is only $89.99 Downloadable Software & Operating Systems

I was looking @ external water cooling kits because I don't have much room in my PC for all that crap plus it I had to work on my PC I didn't want to be cramped for space. Anyway, I was looking at the Zalman Reserator 1 and I wanted some feed back from you guys, is it worth buying. And I'm on a...

I purchased an Abit IP35 Pro last month and now I see that ATI is releasing nothing but PCI Express 2.0 on all it's new graphics cards. Will they work in my old PCI Express slot? I remember hearing they where going to be backwards compatible, is this true?

I have my Q6600 OC'd to 3.0GHz right now and when I run CPU Stability test on CPU Warming only it gets my CPU up to 60C. That seems crazy hot to me. CPU Stability Test Download

I just updated my system and I got an AMD 3700+ 939 socket San Diego, Some OCZ Platinum 2x1GB DDR-400 ram, & a Zalman CNPS7000B-Cu LED up for sale or trade. I had the CPU @ 2.8GHz stable w/ temps never going over 50C and never raised the Voltage. Make me an offer. I'd trade them all for...

I've been wanting to try this but I've seen some shitty UV paint out there and I just want to know if anyone has any feed back about this stuff? Product Info

I just installed my Q6600 last week and I read that the B stepping runs hot but my seems to run really cool. 22C idle & 32-33C Full load 2hrs. I only have it clocked @ 2.51GHz right now, because I still want to break it in before I get up to the 3.2+GHz. I got a Silverstone NT06-Lite w/ a Scythe...

I just got my new Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM and I don't know what to put my settings so every thing looks normal. As fare as text size, resolution, DPI %, and anything else. Can some one please hook a brother up?

I know most Cases are powder coated when built so they are hard to chip and scratch. I've seen some cases painted some sweet candy colors out there but how do they do it? what type of paints do they use so they don't scratch real easy? I know that rattle can paint scratches super easy.

Hey guys check out my new website I just put together. It's hours of my blood and sweat so give me some pointers and such. It's not a clan website it's a gamer hang out. Just click on the CCT Image.

I am looking for the best ram and motherboard I can get my hands on for an Intel E6600 LGA775. I have a budget of $500 to spend on the two. I want the best for OCing.

I am going to upgrade my motherboard from a 939 socket to a LGA775 socket. Here's my question, When I go to reinstall windows I already know that windows is going to act like this disc is installed in another PC. I was told to call windows for support to have my CD-Key changed so it would work...