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by rogue
Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Overclocking / CPU's / Motherboards / Sound Cards
Topic: DIY Diamond Thermal Compound
Replies: 5
Views: 4509

That's a very significant difference. I would actually use this if it could be bought pre-made. I've always been afraid of any metallic thermal grease. You can get the pre-made stuff here: http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/ic-diamond-7-carat-thermal-compound-15-gram-p-16605.html I've tried it, works f...
by rogue
Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Just noticed this with my new rig
Replies: 11
Views: 2995

Looks fine to me. You're paying too much attention to burst speed - your average read speed is 78.1 MB/s, which looks right (most 7200 RPM drives average around 60mb/s). If you're really worried, you can always reinstall the Intel chipset drivers, which should include any SATA controller drivers: ht...
by rogue
Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: compusa is up for sale - no joke
Replies: 2
Views: 1223

I think this about sums it up ;)

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by rogue
Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Killer NIC is For Sale!
Replies: 14
Views: 3505

It's a gimmick. The FNA stuff is rather interesting, but there are currently no applications for it, so you have to rely solely on outside developers. A 3 ms difference is certainly not worth the $280 price tag - a $100 Intel PRO/1000MT ( http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/pro1000mt_...
by rogue
Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:57 pm
Forum: Home Theatre
Topic: whats your home theatre setup ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4605

HK AVR435 - Receiver
Epos ELS3 - L/R Speakers
Epos ELS C3 - Center Channel
SVS 16-46 PCi - Subwoofer
Philips 963SA - DVD/SACD Player
Sony KDFE42A10 - TV (42" Projection LCD HDTV)
by rogue
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:20 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Best way to pinpoint system instability?
Replies: 6
Views: 2070

Try updating your NIC and motherboard chipset drivers. What does the IRQ not less or equal error say as far as the system file which caused the crash?
by rogue
Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: its just a pretty weed
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Aww, looks like the cops took Grandpa's glaucoma medicine away ;)
by rogue
Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Political BS Forum
Topic: My new favorite bumper sticker...
Replies: 3
Views: 1451

Some good ones

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by rogue
Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Just bought a 42" plasma
Replies: 6
Views: 2295

Originally posted by MegaVectra I didn't see that big of a differnce in the picture to make me wanna pay 1000 more dollars. Yeah, that's understandable. There are no plasmas out there that can do true high-def yet anyway (1920x1080), and the supposedly high-def ones cost $2500 or more. I just recen...
by rogue
Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Just bought a 42" plasma
Replies: 6
Views: 2295

Re: Just bought a 42" plasma

Originally posted by MegaVectra Samsung SP-S4223 http://211.45.27.232/Products/TV/PlasmaTV/images/b2c_l_hps4223.jpg http://211.45.27.232/Products/TV/PlasmaTV/SPS4223XXAA.asp?page=Features My 31 inch tuber died and I just couldn't pass up this deal. $1349.00 at Sam's Club. Great picture. Now I need ...
by rogue
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New $300 Intel E6600 Core 2 Duo faster then the $1100 AMD FX-62
Replies: 15
Views: 3011

Originally posted by FlyingPenguin AMD Opterons are blowing away the Intel server CPUs and there's no immediate hope in sight. Intel really goofed on server CPUs. he BIG thing is performance per watt. You can run 14 or so AMD servers drawing the same power as 10 or so Intel servers in the same rack...
by rogue
Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: For Sale, Buy and Trade
Topic: FS: 1 (2x512) GB PC3500 SimpleTech, 1 (2x512) GB PC4000 SimpleTech, 1 GB PC4400 OCZ
Replies: 1
Views: 1056

Prices lowered! Someone out there surely needs some good, cheap ram :)
by rogue
Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: For Sale, Buy and Trade
Topic: FS: 1 (2x512) GB PC3500 SimpleTech, 1 (2x512) GB PC4000 SimpleTech, 1 GB PC4400 OCZ
Replies: 1
Views: 1056

FS: 1 (2x512) GB PC3500 SimpleTech, 1 (2x512) GB PC4000 SimpleTech, 1 GB PC4400 OCZ

Selling these 1gb DDR kits from SimpleTech and OCZ due to an upgrade. Specs for PC4000 are found here , specs for the PC3500 are found here , and OCZ PC4400 are found here . I don't have the original packaging for the Simpletech modules, but I will be sure to pack them securely for shipping. Prices:...
by rogue
Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: wow comcast 8mbit speed tier is cool, large pic here
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

Verizon FiOS Fiberoptics
15/2 - $45/mo

Last Result:
Download Speed: 15154 kbps (1894.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 1453 kbps (181.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Philly -> NY server

Can't complain :)
by rogue
Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: AOL Phone Call - refuses to cancel account
Replies: 16
Views: 2149

AOL just needs to shrivel up and die. Their internet 'service' and customer support have been horrendous from day one.