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    Current setup is too slow, but will my CPU bottleneck newer cards?

    Specs are as follows: Intel i7 920@4ghz Asus P6T Deluxe 12gb DDR3 1600 RAM Dual GTX570's Monitor setup: 3x24" Resolution: 5760x1200 Currently my 570's are just too slow for SLI surround and I find myself constantly having to limit the res to 1920x1200 in order to get playable framerates in...
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    WD Red drives?

    I guess these just got launched, thoughts? http://www.storagereview.com/western_digital_red_nas_hard_drive_review_wd30efrx Numbers look ok, but the lack of a 4tb model makes me :(.
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    Best card(s) for 3x24" ?

    Now that the GTX 680's are just about to come out, I was comparing them to the GTX 580's and wondering which would be better for my needs. Right now my specs are as follows: i7 920@4ghz 12gb DDR3 Asus P6T Deluxe 3xDell 24" (5760x1200 total resolution) Dual GTX 570's Right now I can't run SLI...
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    Reconfiguring server, RAIDZ1 or RAIDZ2?

    Since I have to reconfigure my server anyway to upgrade to FreeNAS 8.0.1, I figured I might as well redo the zfs setup at the same time. RIght now the server specs are as follows: Intel Atom D510 4gb DDR2 667mhz 6x3TB WD GP hdd's It's currently setup as two separate raidz1 vdev's, which...
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    Building new storage server, need help

    Like my title says, I'm currently putting together the parts I need for a new file server at the house and I'm a little stuck at the moment. I don't have a lot of room, and I've decided to make do with what I already have, at least for the case and mobo: Mobo: SUPERMICRO MBD-X7SPA-HF-O...
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    TF2 Engineer Update coming soon

    http://www.teamfortress.com/119/comingsoon.html Didn't see anything about this yet, so I'm pretty sure it just popped up. Anyone else really excited to see what they have in mind for the update? :D
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    Anyone here using the "OtherOS" feature on their PS3's? You won't be after 3.21!

    http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/older-ps3s-losing-install-other-os-option-in-thursdays-firmwa/ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/ First of all, I'd like to give a big "fuck you" to sony for pulling out a feature I've already bought and paid for due to...
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    New Halo: Reach MP Trailer

    Just saw this, didn't see it posted here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udhQ9KkoQ3I Looks to me like Halo + Tribes or Quake, which means it'll be a damn fun time. :D Anyone else looking forward to this at all?
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    Dear Valve: I hate you. -Sincerely, My Wallet

    http://store.steampowered.com/early-holiday http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2539/ http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2532/ GRID 75% off @ 7.50 Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack 50% off @ 10 Champions Online 50% off @ 20 Dragon Age 25% off @ 37.50 Fallen Earth 50% off @ 25 Batman Arkham Aslyum 50% off...
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    BF2 1.5 (beta) patch out now!

    Edit #2: Patch is out! http://www.fileshack.com/file.x/14150/Battlefield+2+v1.50+Patch http://www.fileplanet.com/198991/190000/fileinfo/Battlefield-2-Patch-v1.5-Beta- http://www.fileplay.net/file/5123/battlefield-2-v1-5-beta-patch-1 I HAVEN'T USED THIS TORRENT AND CANNOT VOUCH FOR ITS...
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    New TF2 update is out, and it's..............hats?

    http://store.steampowered.com/news/2428/ More info here: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=844720 Most interesting part is at the bottom: So, who wants a fro? :p Edit: Found a screenshot of the new "backpack"
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    WHS+Drive Storage Question

    I hope I'm putting this in the right place, even though its a os question its mostly about how it manages the hd's (but if I'm wrong please move the thread). I built a whs server around Jan of last year, and for the entire time I've only had a single 1tb hd in it. I finally filled it up and so...
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    New BF2 movie out: Desktop Battlefield

    Quick youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3ARyZqgsws fullsize download: http://battlefield2.filefront.com/file/The_Sir_Community_Desktop_Battlefield;85783 Just saw this movie, thought it was pretty good and definitely worth the the download. The ending was really good too. What do...
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    Play halo 3 early, get banned from live

    Correction: http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-live/halo-3-ban-only-for-ms-employees-301489.php Turns out it was just for ms employees, nothing to see here, move along. :o http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-live/play-halo-3-early-get-banned-301408.php Does anyone else think this is kinda messed up...
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    Quick ps3+reciever question

    Ok, so I have a ps3 (already got a 360, needed the bc, etc...) and I have a question about it. I have it hooked up to an older hdtv (component inputs only) but my reciever has hdmi inputs for audio (yamaha rx-v661). Can I hook up the ps3 to the tv using component, then use hdmi for audio only...
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    ModJive for BF2/2142 is out!

    From http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111294 Personally, after testing this program for a few weeks, I have to say it's amazing. Most of my favorite mods are there, you can download them, find patches for them, and even start them all right from a single window! The list...
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    Vista x64 ultimate refuses to install

    Ok, so here's my problem (instead of writing it, I found someone who has the same problem as me) http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1176276&SiteID=17 My specs: e6600@3ghz p5w-dh deluxe 2gb g.skill hz ddr2 800 dual lite on dvd-rw drives 150gb raptor wd re2 500gb (with a...
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    Completely screwed....

    Well, I recently picked up a pair of beyerdynamic dt770's (80 ohm) and I have to say that I love them, but I do have one major problem. Tonight the cable got wound around around my foot and as I was getting up I acidentally ripped it out of the x-fi port, snapping the metal plug in half. :eek...
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    Do I really need a 1kw psu?

    Ok, so I just about finished building my system for the next year or two. It will have e6600 (oc'ed to hell) Probably the asus P5W DH 150gb raptor 500gb backup 2gb g.skill ddr2 800 x-fi plat and an ati x1950xtx In the future, I'll either be getting dual r600's (when they come out) or...
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    Decided on the Beyer DT770's, but which one?

    Ok so I've decided pick up a pair of the dt770's(2005 edition) to see what a good pair of headphones sound like. Only one problem with that, though. When I look at beyer's site, there are three different ohm versions (32,250, 600). The question is, which one should I choose, and what's the...
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    Which is faster?

    I'm currently building a new gaming rig, and I have two hd options: A. One 150gb raptor (os, games) and a single 500gb drive for everything else + backups. or B. Three 500gb drives and raid 5 them. Which would be better/faster? It's gonna be used almost 100% for games, but I do...
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    Halo Wars

    http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/735/735710p1.html You can get the first trailer (not ingame, but still looks great) here. Discuss
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    [BF2 Movie] The Sir Community Presents TopGear - The BF2 Parody

    The Sir. Community presents... TOPGEAR - THE BF2 PARODY Runtime 08:34 A famous sketch from the BBC series "TopGear" is depicted in this homage project, made in its entirety by XaliaS Designs. Also to be screened at the Academy of Machinima Arts and Sciences...
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    BF2: Sandbox

    Just saw this a few days ago, and thought you guys might like it. http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80284 Can you say Garry's Mod for bf2? It looks awsome, can't wait until it comes out.
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    Next Bf2 Booster Pack revealed today

    From this article: I can't wait for this one.
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    The Sir. Community Presents:Special Delivery

    Special Delivery A short improptu comedy made by members of the Sir. community in which we see a guy very determined to get to where he's going, despite all the bad guys that seem to want to stop him. Watch to see what his ultimate goal is. (Requires DivX Codec)...
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    BF2 Movie STS-C4 [Alpha] Sketch preview

    This was posted over at the totalbf2 forums awhile ago, I just thought you guys would like to see it and/or share your thoughts. This video was created by the Sir. Community's very own Sir. Xalias, if you'd like to check out some of our other videos please...
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    $1500 Computer

    My dad just gave me a budget of 1500 bucks and told me to build him a computer, mostly for gaming. This machine won't be oc'ed much. The total cost for everything can't go above the limit, and I need everything priced out (including os, keyboard, mouse, etc) plus the total tax and shipping...
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    $1000 Gaming SFF

    Ok, I'm looking for suggestions on what I should buy for my new machine. The budget is 1000 bucks, after shipping and everything else. I was thinking of a opty, with a tforce, and at least 1 gig of ram.
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    Ethernet Help

    For the last day or two, the ethernet port on my msi k8n sli board has been acting weirdly. Whenever I plug a ethernet cable into it, the green light turns on, but the activity light stays dark. I can't access the internet, the router or anything else. The port shows up in the device manager...
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