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The T series adds better graphics (and AVX instructions [and HT {meh}]) to the Pentium; makes integrated good enough to eliminate the need for discrete video card for HD playback and even some older 3D games are passable. Dave, I'd turn the rear exhaust fan into an intake and add a magnetic...

Two different mounting systems for socket 2011: Noctua FAQ

I've been rather happy with my Epson 8350 (image quality and brightness are very good) until recently. Bulb popped in less than a year, but Epson replaced it for free via overnight FedEx (early bulb failure known issue with this model), and free return shipping of old bulb. Turns out that there...

That box just returned a 374K unit. Don't know any more details; no access right now. Maybe a P8101 unit?

Quick tip: TechNet (standard, at least) will only allow you to claim a certain number of license keys a day, so request them early. I don't remember what the number was for me, but it was fairly high; probably over 15.

I'd have thought that Pinkie Pie would be more in demand, given her recent Chrome hacking notoriety. That looks like a shower/bathtub control valve.

Pshaw! Could you run VisiCalc and WordStar simultaneously using xTree? I think I still have a copy of xTree Pro somewhere... Edit: Yup, at least so it says on this 5.25 floppy; it is in the same case with some original grey Norton Utilities discs.

DESQview FTW!

Very shady. Caving to AT&T causes me lose the one aspect of Apple that I admired (don't let carriers run unchecked over their customers). The Next Web post here.

My TechNet Standard gives 2 keys for Ultimate and 2 different keys for the N versions.

I wasn't clear (not unusual). I like low contrast between the background color and icons for fora without new posts. My ideal setup would be essentially transparent icons for items without new content, with any solid color indicating new posts. The color of the icons is not relevant to me...

I agree with ddrueding; high contrast for forums/threads with new posts, low contrast for those without.

I don't think you have a 200,000 Watt heater. More likely use is around .5 to .8 kWh for a half-hour session.

Quick update on the C32/G34 match. Turns out the C32 board really wasn't totally dead, just dead for me. Needed to update the BIOS and then the 4280s were recognized. Of course you can't update the BIOS without a functional 4100 Opteron, so Amazon is getting one returned this week (hey, they...

The G34 board looked like it was damaged after final QA; one of the pins in the socket was misaligned - right were a careless application of the protective cover would damage it. After that experience, I was extraordinarily careful in inspecting and handling the C32 board; it looks fine, but...

Well, for the second time in a row, the ASUS motherboard is DOA (the dual socket G34 motherboard was DOA as well). I hope it will be as easy as the last one - remount all the same components and watch it work. Cage match results will be delayed a bit...

I'll be happy if the 4280s lose by less than 30%. 1-(8 *2.8 )/(16*2)

Folding cage match this week: 2x Opteron 6128 vs. 2x Opteron 4280. 16 cores @ 2GHz vs. 16 "cores" @ 2.8GHz. Quad channel RAM (8x2GB) vs. Dual channel RAM (4*4GB); both DDR3 1333; ECC enabled on 6128, no ECC on 4280. Any bets? :)

Does not make icons larger than Extra-Large (it cycles through the view settings via the mouse wheel).

To me, the UK student case is much more offensive than the MegaUpload situation. Really, UK citizens should be up in arms about that one; if the UK courts find that the extradition treaty covers this sort of offence, they have become the 51st state. The if the facts alleged in the indictment of...

Heh. You noticed before I did. About 260K for that unit, but not that impressive overall - took about 3.75 days. Once I add real work duties to that box (2x Opteron 6128 ), it might not make the bonus deadline.

My take was that you created a multi-terabyte pool, but the space available in that pool is the actual space available. Simple example: Create 10TB pool. Install 2x 1TB drives and assign them to the pool. OS reports 10TB volume with 2TB available space. You then add more 2x 2TB drives to the...

Apparently the feature set varies depending on which Dell site you look at :) This is from the SOHO link. Lists 2x DVI-D with HDCP + 1x HDMI + DisplayPort + 1x VGA + etc.

Weeds was picked up for an 8th season back in November.

Crap. Haven't had one I couldn't fix via config for a loooong time. I have a vague recollection that messing with the HAL (going to uni then back to multi) fixed a box once upon a time...I remember being concerned with messing with the HAL b/c it can give all sorts of major problems (can't...

Can often be fixed by run>msconfig>boot>advanced options>uncheck num procs (if checked) or selecting correct #procs>reboot. Dunno why sometimes Windows doesn't pick up on additional cores. IIRC, you can also update the ACPI HAL from device manager, but I don't remember doing that since Win2K.

Cool! But it did take 31 days (around 30 days 22 hours). If people could stop tripping the power breaker and tripping over my network cables it would have been under 30 days. Probably won't be that high again (unless I do something silly); computer and server consolidation underway. Plus, it...

Decent what? I pre-ordered a Fire, and after a month of intermittent use, I can see the appeal for some people. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. I'll wait for a slightly larger screen and greatly increased resolution; video playback is fine, but IMO the screen is too constrained...

Nope. From David's link:

I'd at least look into adding an eSATA ExpressCard with that enclosure. IIRC, some cards offer port multiplier support so that the user can see all drives at once. You might be able to semi-reliably set up a Windows RAID 5 that way... (9TB or 12TB on a USB connection - hope that user has...

I'm confused; do you believe the phone is routing voice calls over WiFi?

The limited retention times of flash will keep HDD makers relevant for longer than most expect. Not to mention Seagate/WDC's inevitable promotion of their own data recovery services (or acquisition of the independents); it wouldn't surprise me if they make it extraordinarily difficult for 3rd...

Bummer. Might as well try to set WB via the CLI (if you haven't already) to see what error code it returns - might give more clues. Hell, it might just work but I'm doubtful, as no BBU will work with that adapter (according to Intel, BBU functionality is outside the targeted price/performance...

From my quick reading of the CLI manual(PDF), it looks like the BBU options are tied to the each array, rather than being a global adapter-wide setting. Maybe the checkbox is nested somewhere under array properties. Look for LDSetProp in the above PDF for more info.

(Edit time expired.) I generally like Doctor Who (2005+ incarnation) and Torchwood, despite the occasional cheesiness.

I'm hardly a discriminating viewer (as will be evident), but I'll chime in... I enjoy Castle; it is better written than most and the cast's chemistry is entertaining. Also, it seems to be working through the entire Veronica Mars cast for guest stars, which I also enjoy for the nostalgia. I'll...

Bad/missing BBU? Intel source

Well, I was only up and running for the last 10 days of November, so no surprise that the Dec. stats are better :) Daily production will likely decrease by 20K-30K as some of the older space heaters (assorted C2D's and Phenom 1's) are dropped (it has been unseasonably cool here lately).

Yup. 10 cents per bottle 24 ounces or larger, 5 cents each for smaller. Doesn't depend on price of contents. If you were charged more than that the store made a mistake or there is some other local program that is adding fees. The program has some weird exceptions, like distilled spirits.

The performance of the recorded music likely falls under the non-commercial/charitable exemption; no entrance charge, no charge to hear, etc. If it is performed by loudspeakers, it seems to fall within the exemption. If it is transmitted by short-range radio, it is less clear; the limited range...

You've gone a little loopy. Did you mean this?

Sorry about the ninja edit; that Amazon cheapie sounds hazardous. I've held the HS version, and it seemed fine.

More like mesh... That Amazon one looks terrible; Hammacher Schlemmer version looks nicer.

Antec/Corsair kits are powered by the CPU fan header.

Just for kicks bumped the multiplier to 43 @ 1.272V (4290MHz) and got 68C max at same 1800 r.p.m. fan speed. Water temp bumped up to 46C. Prime95 stable over 15 minutes.

Finally got a chance to install the Antec 920 on my 2600K. I only installed it with one fan to start as I don't have time right now to tweak OC settings, and I figured it would be fine on one fan at stock speeds. Under most uses, the 120mm fan runs at 600-1000 r.p.m. - I can't hear it or the...

The PSU might buzz when on battery power, but they should work fine. More detailed discussion here.

I've got a Corsair H60 and an Antec Kuhler 920 to install next week on new i5-2500k and i7-2600k builds respectively. The tubing and fittings seem to be fine (good quality, secure), and they both survived UPS without leaking. If they are not leaking upon purchase, I don't think you need to worry...

Ran across this randomly a while back. X-300

Haven't installed my copy yet, but this might help.