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Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try. Greg

Hi, I'm trying to connect to a wifi network that's 600 feet away. I'd like use the 5ghz band (trying for high throughput). Can I use a directional antenna on just one end of this link? What are my best options for this? I'd like to avoid using a point to point bridge due to cost...

Ok, I changed the SLI connector (using the TRI SLI connector vice the dual SLI connector) and now the video works... sort of. When booting I see no post messages at all. After about 20 seconds when windows loads I get the windows splash screen and everything works fine. Any idea why I'm...

I did try using different power supply rails with no change. Both cards work in eithor of the slots (as long as I only install one card). I'll try using a different SLI connector and change the power supply connectors around. Thanks for the ideas guys. More info as I get it. Greg

Yes, I used that exact connector. I don't have a extra connector of that type. I do have the extra connector used for triple SLI. Will that work? If I need that same type of connector do you know if best buy or fry's stock it? Or does it have to be motherboard specific? Greg

Hi, I recently bought a Gigabyte GTX-480 (V-N480D5-15I-B). I liked it so much I thought I'd give SLI a shot so I bought a second card. Both cards are the exact same card. I used the SLI jumper that came with the motherboard. Both of the cards are in a PCIEX16 slot. Card #1 is in slot...

Ok, I'm going to go with a GA-X58A-UD7 (rev. 2.0). I'd like to drop 12 gig of ram on this motherboard. Any suggestions as to which ram to buy? I'd like to buy a matched 12gig set. Was thinking about getting DDR3 1600 but wanted some feedback. Also, pros/cons on using 6 sticks of 2...

The reason I'm ruling out asus is the last 2 computer builds I had 4 out of 5 asus boards DOA. I might be willing to give asus a shot again but "only" from a local vendor. I'm building this computer as a gaming machine and considering using 12 gig of ram with it. If anyone has a specific...

Going to be building a new computer with a i7-980X chip and wanted some feedback. I don't want a ASUS board (had too many past issues with them). Anyone have any suggestions for a good motherboard and/or build? Note: I don't want to spend more than apx 300-350 for a motherboard. Must...

The addonics would work except that I'd need to buy a USB to SATA converter. If I could just find this with the SATA connecter on it. Still looking. :) Greg

This is the closest thing so far I've been able to find. http://www.addonics.com/products/nas/nas25hdu2.asp Still looking since it uses a 10/100 and not a gig interface. Also it uses one of those loud mini fans for cooling. Greg

Yes, except I'm looking for a smaller solution that will fit in my network panel. The panel is only 3.5" deep. Greg

"If you think a SSD will make the NAS faster you are mistaken." No, I know my SSD won't make my network faster. I already have a NAS. I just don't leave it running 24/7. I have a spare SSD laying around and I think having one setup as a network hard drive that I can access remotely via FTP...

Hi, I'm building a network cabinet (home use) and just about finished it and wanted to add a SSD drive to the panel. I'd like this SSD drive to connect directly to my network using a gig ethernet adapter. Does anyone know if there is such a beast available? I'm looking for the smallest...

Well, just finished setting up my raid 5 on my N5200 (non pro). Used 3 WD20EADS drives and ended up with 3.34 TB free. Will see how stable it is over the next couple weeks. Anyone else got this configuration running and stable yet? Greg

I like the N5200 but it doesn't support these drives. I just got the drives and am going to try getting it to work but when then vendor says not to use anything larger than 1.5tb I wonder. If anyone has gotten the N5200 (non pro) to work with the 2 tb drives that info would be appreciated...

I'm going to replace my old N5200 (non pro) with one of the following: Thecus N7700 QNAP TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS Will be using the WD20EADS (2tb drives). Would like some feedback on the Thecus vs the Qnap. Speed comparison, software, stability (in raid 5) etc... Thanks, Greg

How many of us trust Seagate at this point? Greg

Most of the resellers are getting a shipment in on the 5th of March. Unsure on the size of the shipment they are receiving though. Greg

Has anyone heard anything about Apple coming out with a iphone like tablet? Heard a rumor on the web that this was possibly coming out in the summer. Basically it's a 9-12" touch screen (no phone) with wifi web access. Greg

Has anyone heard anything about Apple coming out with a iphone like tablet? Heard a rumor on the web that this was possibly coming out in the summer. Basically it's a 9-12" touch screen (no phone) with wifi web access. Greg

What's the best intel based motherboard raid solution? Looking to build a WHS server and want a motherboard with the best raid solution (ie fast/reliable). Greg

Most of the hard drive vendors are getting a shipment in on March 5th. Expect to see most of them sell out quickly since there is quite a backlog of people who ordered them (ie me). :) Greg

Wow, nice setup wjchan. Greg

I bought a OCZSSD2-1C128G and had nothing but problems with it (ie stuttering while having multiple applications open). After trying again and again to get OCZ to fix it I finally gave up. I've been a huge fan of OCZ products for years but the complete lack of customer service/support for...

Hi, I'm currently running a Thecus N5200 (not pro) and just purchased 5 2 TB WD's (WD20EADS). I'll buy a few more of these after I see how well these work with raid 5. At this point I'm not sure that the N5200 will be able to handle these drives so I might have to upgrade my raid. Looking...

Ockie, really nice system. But, you might want to move it away from the water heater. Any bad water leaks and you would not be happy. :( Greg

Hi, I have a Thecus N5200 Standard (non PRO) and need more space. I wanted to use the new WD 2TB drives. I saw this message on the HDD Compatibility List for the Thecus N5200: "N5200 Standard (non PRO) does not recommend to use 1.5TB and larger hard disk drive" Does anyone know why you...

Are you happy with the Thecus N7700? I have a N5200 and am thinking about upgrading. Greg

I need 6 of the 2tb drives. So, I need to wait til it hits 250 or less. Greg

So, back to the origional topic. Has anyone bought one of these drives yet? Trying to get feedback on the WD 2TB drive please. :) Greg

Hi, anyone who has purchased a 2TB WD hard drive please post some feedback on them. I'm interested in hearing about any issues you are having with them. Thanks, Greg

I don't know if this drive will address the stuttering problems of OCZ or not. What I can tell you is that I bought a OCZ 128 gig SSD and the stuttering was horrible. When I tried to get a refund from OCZ they refused. My one suggestion is that whoever you buy the SSD from has a good...

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Westinghouse LVM-47W1 monitor. I'd like to hear any comments anyone has on this monitor. Also, what's the best price anyone has seen on this? Thanks, Greg

I'm using a Antec p180 case. I'm considering going to water and cost isn't really a issue. But I keep thinking that leaks might be a issue. Although danger den has a coolant that is non conductive.... :) If I bite the bullet and go to water cooling then I need a couple of things to...

I'm looking to cool my quad core/video card and wanted some advice on internal or external radiators. I'd like a radiator than can cool my system and still have some additional cooling capacity for future expansion. I'm thinking about buying the biggest radiator I can find and then use a...

Well, I got the HR-03 in the mail today. I'm going to do a install on it on Sunday (first day off for me this week). Then I'm going to jury rig up a cover/fan to blow all the exhaust out the back of the case. I'll test the temps before and after and post the results/pics here. I...

Well, I actually already have a slot cooler installed below my 8800 GTX. I should have posted that before. It really does almost nothing. The amount of air these slot coolers move just isn't that impressive. Then again the slot cooler is mounted below the video card and heat rises. I guess...

The problem is that the heat from the graphics card is dumping too much heat in to the computer case. I'm trying to find a good solution to remove that heat. :) If I can get rid of the heat from the graphics card before it disperses in to the case it'll bring down the temp in the case a...

Ok, everyone who has a 8800 realizes that the cooling on it just plain SUCKS. The amount of heat that this board puts off seems high enough to fry bacon. I want to find a good way to dump all the heat from this board out the back of my case so that it doesn't heat up the inside of the...