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The "GL" version is the linux-based model; sporting more memory and a faster CPU (IIRC). This is the one all the aftermarket firmwares are written for. Even if you were going to keep the original firmware, I'd get the beefier model.

Thanks for the offer Coug. Even though I didn't take it this time, it's certainly tempting ;)

So you're saying Ubuntu "Feisty" has lower system requirements than "Edgy"? I checked the release notes, but I could only find the requirements for the current version. However version 5.10 required 128MB of RAM and 2GB. Version 4.04 requires twice as much RAM.

It certainly sounds like I'm the one with an unstable system, doesn't it ;)

Very tempted, but I'm more interested in the GT 8GB model. Any chance?

If reliability/stability is paramount, to me there is no question. WRT54GL/WUSB54GS

Newegg doesn't ship drives in retail boxes. They ship them in anti-static bags tightly wrapped with an inch or more of bubble wrap in a larger box full of peanuts. I consider this satisfactory and have purchased hundreds of drives from them with only a few failures (that weren't WD) so far.

Where did this crazy idea come from? When did a new version of any OS (or any program) *ever* run better on the same hardware? New version = new "features", new features = more computing to be done.

My experience with 64-bit wasn't a colossal PITA, it was just not important at all. Once you have the device drivers for everything, the only difference is that there are two "program files" folders. Sometimes 32-bit apps with extract themselves into the 64-bit "program files" folder instead of...

Chewy, Your issues are why I don't recommend that anyone upgrade their system to Vista. Even though your system is a powerhouse, legacy support is not a strong point. And as the server version hasn't been released yet, support for server hardware is still a ways off (my 3Ware card is barely...

Actually, yes. Vista pre-caches the most commonly used apps even before you use them (provided your HDD isn't busy) and clears the RAM if it mis-predicted what you were going to be doing. What is completely unused RAM getting you, anyway? "True." But more importantly. "Of course." Aero is eye...

I've gone nearly entirely to Vista. All my own systems run it or Server 2003, all my new client machines run it (or Ubuntu). Here I will try to explain why. 1. I like it. I like the new UI. Yes, it is different, and requires a whole new learning curve, but I was trying to be open and accepting...

I'll be kind and start another thread...;)

Out of curiosity, what do you push instead, Merc?

I had 4GB RAM and a 4GB page file in XP 32-bit for a long time without issue. I'm certain that some swapping did happen, but I'm not sure if the total used (used RAM + used Page) ever exceeded 4GB. No crashes were detected.

I think it's pretty easy to justify 750GB drives over 500GB ones once the cost of power and SATA ports comes into play.

I suspect he was appealing to any potential sensabilities...kinda silly around here, I know...

Ugh...too bad that package went out already...

I seem to recall this being an issue with all S939 chips, and not an issue with AM2. I know I'm not having any issues now, but I remember specifically limiting myself to 2GB of RAM when @ S939.

I'm afraid I have no input. I've gone pretty much 100% Vista now, including client machines. (Except for one "Feisty" user ;))

I'm still hurting with the price of 2GB DDR2-800 modules...

*up to 4GB max

Academic is the same as full retail, they wouldn't know and likely don't care.

Not that bad. You need physical access to the machine, or to have PXE enabled. And most BIOS have a boot sector protection switch in them. Of course, the default is disabled, and PXE is enabled sometimes as default, but it's not that bad...

I did the same with ddrueding.com until I switched it to google's free hosting. Now it has some crap on the website.

So long as there isn't a page file on the drive, that shouldn't be an issue.

Did you have the 8800GTX or the 1950XTX in at the time? ;)

Good idea. Also, doesn't power management only spin up drives that are being accessed? If the drive has nothing but backups on it, and windows is told not to index it, it should only spin up when needed.

Basically you are looking for a way to power up/down the drive? The most elegant solution I can think of is that the Seagate external drives have a power button on the front. Of course, any power strip/switch would do.

I wasn't in choir, or anything else. I never went to a dance, except for prom, but that was about drinking, anyway. I have never attempted to "shake my groove thang" or anything of the sort. This is different, the directions are clear, and your task is well described. Speed, strength, and...

My 7950 is passively cooled with airflow provided by a 120mm chassis fan that @800RPM is also able to cool the chipset, RAM, PCI cards (audio and TV tuner), and a good portion of the CPU (assisted by another 120mm chassis fan @800RPM). I just wrapped up a 2hr CNC3 gaming session, popped the...

About the 2900XT staying under 80C in open air? Nevermind. I'm sure they were looking for the hottest point on the card, which by the looks of it is on the backside memory modules. So it's not just the core that is cooking, it's practically the entire card. I'll likely need a separate fan in...

No, just into the central valley. That party was in Berkeley, CA. I'm not in the pics because i was in a pool at the time ;)

For those who want the ability to speak to/meet women. http://picasaweb.google.com/mnapier61/070512BenefitForChristina Tango. Learn it. Not for fun; it isn't fun for the first many months, and everyone is uncomfortable when they start. But because it is so fricking useful. Consider it a...

Case and CPU temp and fan speed (there is only one)

I use this one I have some IDE to SATA adapters somewhere around here; I might have to give that a shot. How much does an 8GB 300x cost?

They are both rated for 100C, and apparently it didn't exceed 80C in open air...so you have some room ;)

He could be a sadist? In which case he is wishing everyone the best...;)

Highly disappointed that you already own the fastest card available? What a crazy world...

With 1TB drives at $0.60/GB; they are truly off the charts. 750GB and 500GB drives are both currently $0.32/GB, but 400GB is still the leader at $0.23/GB.

unless you think eternal torment is a good thing?

...only hotter and more power hungry...

8GB @ 45MB/sec is quite respectable. RAID-0 a couple of them and you have quite the performance in a silent compact and cool package. Too bad all the new MoBos only support RAID on their SATA ports and only have 1 IDE port...

I've been using regular CF cards as hard drives (with IDE adapters) in low-performance applications for years. What is the largest capacity/speed for a 300x card?

Congratulations. Quite a find, looks to be in excellent condition. A friend picked up an 3.0S from the same time period, it was a surprisingly nice ride considering the age.

Through a rather random set of circumstances yesterday, I ended up playing pool volleyball with a dozen female international students from Stanford. There was a guy on NPR a while ago, talking about random events and making yourself open to opportunities that present themselves. This certainly...

I forgot about that....

Has anyone here thought of OC'ing the cheapest quad-core CPU around?

I have a program called PTGui that works quite well and quite quickly.

I have and N router and currently only have g devices. N simply isn't that much more expensive, you might as well go for it. Linksys has a very nice selection of routers, APs, and NICs.