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Gary: Using the adaptec 21010S, what's the top transfer rate you've got with it? I think it maybe the slow spot in my raid. I'll test raiding two of the 320 15.3's to see if I can get over 80 mb/sec, unless you know for sure. Thanks s

Thanks: Just got a great deal on two 146 gig 10K cheetahs, for storage. 209 each, refurb. Also 3 15.3 36 gig for 85 each. Should do me for quite awhile. Groltz: I've actually got an extra 15.3 sitting in a box. Could use the cable, and card, and terminator, and maybe the drive, if the...

Hi I'm thinking of booting from a single 15k Cheetah, 80 SCA. Anyone have a preference for either cheetah? s

ROFL! Been a bit busy. Working on a few other things. s

My end result has been the bios has needed little or no updating. Unlike Asus, which seemed to release a new bios about 4 times after the board is released, to just get all the features to work properly. I always suspected Asus figured the consumers are their R&D department. s

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I've used these with great luck: http://www.casecooler.com/blaculhardri.html Used to be 50 dollars. Supermicro cases are the best solution, I think. s

Would a dual xeon 2.8 ghz be of help? How do I do this? s

I think I actually have one of those, somewhere: :mrgrn: http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/E7505/X5DA8.cfm PCI Expansion • 1x 64-bit 133/100/66MHz PCI-X (3.3V) slot • 2x 64-bit 100/66MHz PCI-X (3.3V) slots • 2x 32-bit 33MHz PCI-X (5V) slots :mrgrn: ATTO UL3D, 2906...

I turned the cup over. Rather then looking at recreating a favorites list, and book marking stuff as a pain, I view it as a joy. Just little things like all your bookmarks being in an import folder rather then on the main menu. However, I'm rebuilding a shorter list. s

Email is my major problem. I'm trying to get used to Firefox, but it just seems to take 3 clicks, or moves, to do what I could do with one on IE. I'll keep the email on the mac, even if it's a pain, I think. s

Working with Win DVD Creator 2 right now. Converting some of my old fight tapes to DVD. I was going to post how it didn't use much of the processors, but, you guys were right. Right now, as it's doing the creating, it's using a steady 55-65% of all four virtual processors. Looks like a leave...

Hi I'm getting ready to reconfigure my computer and here is my problem: I don't know which array would be better for speed. I've got 4 15.3's that I boot from using the Adaptec 21010S card, that raids the two 320 motherboard slots. Also attached to that is a 5 drive SCA box, currently without...

Everytime I try and run one of those browsers it doesn't do something, or conflicts with something, that IE doesn't. Last night I was browsing with the new firefox, and it froze while I was using WinDVD creator 2. IE doesn't do that. s

525, plus processor, plus ram, plus harddrives... I was thinking of doing something just like that for a gaming box, for school. I need it to be a tad bit cheaper... s

Problem is, most of those mentioned suck, as far as use. s

I got it. No ram, or processor. Still looks like a pretty good deal, but what power supply is included? Better then the refurb motherboard, value wise, I think. s

What actually comes with it? If it's pictured is what comes with it, it would be nice to know what the exact specs and components are. It looks like a steal, because the removeable slots for the 4 drives is 150, plus the mobo is worth 200-300. Wonder what processor, etc.? s

Kind of shocked no one uses Trendmicro Housecall,free, and, or, their software. Been using it for a month, and it seems pretty good at catching email stuff, my main problem. Now, should I really have to slow my computer down, just to use email on it? While I like doing email on the Dual...

Kind of like buying a Toyota, and buying a warranty. Mines 17 years old, and has 225k on the first engine. Got 200,000 on the first clutch... As Gary said, you don't need bios updates because usually everything works... s

190 dollars???? Hmmmm. I might buy one. :mrgrn: I do kind of wonder what support you get from Supermicro. Give em a call first. S

Which board? I think I would. :mrgrn: s

Simply flawless, on the X5DA8. Incredible board. Only problem has been noisy stock intel fans, on the 2.8's, and, the onboard scsi has the 50 pin setup with the plastic piece down, so getting a cable to fit is a pain in the ass. Other then that, it's by FAR, the best mobo I've ever had, and I...

If you want to see a drive die, ship to me, and I'll give it a 375 H&H death. :mrgrn: Photos will be included. s :mrgrn: :eekers:

Weird part is it's increased ripping speed by about double, and that's a HUGE help. s

Anyone have experience, or recommendations on the best dollar for value 1" SCA scsi drives? Places to find them, etc.? thanks s

By the way, the quality of stuff is pretty close to the original tapes. The REALLY bad tapes seem to improve with the limited amount of tweaking you can do with WindVD, but, the fair to good ones seem about the same, or slightly less, as an end result. Still, it's nice to be able to backup...

Why? Just because it was really a 1X-2X writer with the old software? I was being very sarcastic by the way, in that reply. Still, considering the price, and getting it from Costco, it's been fine. Now it's WAY better. s

Shop Merc. 50-75 bucks buys a G550. 650 for around 140-150. Both, from newegg.com, have worked fine. s Also G450s work great for cheap cards as well.

With 8X media it's burning at 7-8X. BIG HELP. S

Firmware appears to be a HUGE help. With 4X media, it's actually writing at 4X, and not kicking down to 2X or 1X. Thank you Sony, for finally getting it right. s

Thanks for the hint on the driver. I've been using Sony 4X, and while slow, I've had excellent results. I'm going to test the firmware right now, and see if it increases the burn rate. Thanks again s

Also, a much faster burner, and media, would also help. The Sony DRU-530A writes around 2x most of the time, with 4x Sony media, and very conservative writing settings. Tradeoff is very few coasters. However, an 8X writer, with 8X media might be a much better, if more costly, solution. s

Apparently the long conversion time, from mpg to DivX, was due to the compression of the video. Saving the mpg in the standard, non-compressed one hour for 4.7 gig DVD format took much less time. About 30-45 minutes. That gives you files that you can burn to DVD using any burning program, or...

First copy doesn't work in the living room player. Decided to try another format, DVD 1 hour. 4 hours later, and I'll let you know... s

I think the step after the mpg capture allows you to edit, combine, and insert menus and words, creating a movie. The make movie part puts the different parts together. Without splitting up the video, you don't end up with any go to features, just one huge file that you have to fast forward...

Minor drag: : "Can I use other video editing software with the PX-M402U? As of April 1, 2004, only InterVideo WinDVD Creator has been qualified by Plextor to capture video from the PX-M402U. Video editing software from Ulead, Roxio, Pinnacle, Virtual Dub and others can edit files captured...

Takes a Long time to convert from capture to film. Uses about 3 virtual processors at about 40% or better to convert, with about 400 mb of ram. s

To start with, the WinDVDCreator and Matrox 3 screen utility conflict, shutting down WinDVD creator. I'm using the updated version, and, so far, it seems to work well, after I use task manager to turn off the Matrox utility. Most of what I have are old fight films, or a few rare home movies of...

I pulled the ATI card, since it would only start to read the vcr input using the VCR I was using, and it's coaxial cable. I've gone over this thread a number of times, and the situation appears thus: With the VCRS I have, the connection is the problem. I'm going to have to use the 4 head from...

Well, just reconfigured the machine, and put the card in. Updated Direct X, did the install with the latest drivers, etc. Connected to the TV in, but it doesn't seem to like this. Instead of acting like a TV, and playing the video, the Wonder card gives me a screen for a second, then goes blue...

I think the general answer is yes. I have had some problems linking up routers designed for macs, only one I can think of, with other, standard hubs. s

Using an HP at school, 8 port, and it works just fine.. Tech guy says they are cheap... s

Hi Has anyone used one of these: Vantec EZ Swap Removeable Hard drive rack, Model MRK-103F? For the price, they look like a great idea... s

One has to wonder about this line of reasoning. A Xeon 2.8 is around is about 220 bucks. $176 - Pentium 4 3.0GHz 800MHz 775 $171 - Pentium 4 3.0GHz 800MHz $207 - Pentium 4 3.06GHz 533MHz $158 - Pentium 4 2.8GHz Prescott Above from pricewatch. That's 60 bucks different from the...

Why I now use a mac for email, running 9.21. I believe one virus was ever written for the mac old os, iirc . s

What dual boards, and what processors would you use, if you are trying to do it on a budget? I really like the idea of starting with one processor, on a dual board, and, if you are having problems with speed, or processing, adding another. Any economy Athlon MP solutions? s

Processors in the 2.8 ghz or better area was what I had in mind. Thanks s

Hi I'm looking for a motherboard and processor to run Windows 2000 on. It's a value deal, and I'm wondering if I would be better off using a motherboard with a xeon processor, so I could use hyperthreading, or the P4, without it. I guess I might also consider a dual capable motherboard, use...

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