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:p From what I can tell, it caches certain things that benefit from the super-low access time (small files). Another tech (SuperFetch) caches entire apps (where STR is a factor) into any available RAM.

It makes sense that the Extreme IV is 4x faster, as it costs nearly 3x as much...(40MB/sec sustained...holy crap!) Fortunately the Extreme III is only 50% more. I'll look into it. Whenever I have tried to enable ReadyBoost on anything, it says that the media isn't fast enough. I wonder how fast...

I'm wondering how long it will be before Tea runs out and gets a 1Ds II and a 1D III to help you make up your mind ;)

For me it's tricky. I've gotten myself down to one PC; from 4 primary machines (gaming, silent office, file/print/VM server, HTPC). Because of this, I need to do a lot of stuff. Here is what I plan on sticking in it: Modified P180 (ducted, multi-chamber airflow) Antec NeoHE 480W (might need...

That is my problem as well. Considering I'm using 750GB drives these days (the smallest I have is 500GB), there is no way I need 16 drives worth of storage! None of my clients even have needs on that scale.

Good to know you are having good experiences Handy, but I think I'll be going for the 590-based board anyway, just so I can have more space between the second PCIe x16 and the PCI slots.

PCI-Express X1600Pro card with IceQ cooling Well loved but fully functional. Card only. Best offer? Might throw it in with one of the other things I put up.

GIGABYTE GA-M51GM-S2G Motherboard with latest (F8 BIOS) AMD X2 4200+ (65W) low-power dual-core CPU (2.2Ghz, 1.2V) 2GB (2x 1GB) OCZ DDR2-800 (2 modules of OCZ2SOE8001G) $450 Shipped OBO

3Ware 9650SE-16ML Still in retail box, still shrink wrapped. Connects 16 SATA II drives PCI-Express 8x connector 256MB DDR2 533 onboard Uses Multi-lane SATA cables RAID levels: 0,1,5,6,10,50,Single, and JBOD MSRP: $995 Newegg: $909 Best offer.

I'm looking for a new AM2 board as well. Gigabyte only; based on Merc (and Tannin?)'s recommendations years ago and a flawless track record since. I currently have a GIGABYTE GA-M51GM-S2G but I need something with more slots. SLI-ing some 7950s sounds like fun, and I need to put a TV-tuner card...

He has been getting 1400+ points per WU lately....

Considering the age of the laptop and the history of losing cards, just leave it in ;)

If you can get a PCMCIA card small enough that you will leave it in the laptop (so it doesn't "go missing" again), do that. Otherwise, you might as well have the additional usefullness of a USB card. b+g is a definate yes; draft-n is neat, but unsupported most places and IMHO unnecessary for...

Ahh...you say its 160MB, my version is only 53MB, looks like a borked download.

Agreed. Do all three, but be sure to be in a well-ventilated area, with a fire extinguisher handy ;)

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Things seem to have quieted down quite a bit, but I haven't been here as much in the last week or so.

Apply full AC house current to the ATX connector, grounded through a metal plate the board is sitting on. It should blow some capacitors at least ;)

Yep Tannin, I can confirm what you've found. I do manual updates on my production servers to control when they are reset. The list for one DC in particular included IE7 a week ago. It hasn't been installed yet and last night it was no longer on the list. Very weird.

"unable to render"...what codec do I need?

I think this fits in with a discussion I had yesterday about hard vs. easy choices. An easy choice is one where the preferences aren't balanced, and you clearly prefer one over the other. A hard decision is one where you either prefer the options equally or aren't entirely sure which choice you...

I don't bother turning on my GPS anymore for commutes, but I don't remember the spedo being that far off before...

Another note: I got a guy in a Prius to keep up with me on a nice stretch of 101. He couldn't manage the acceleration, but 110-ish wasn't a problem. Good to know.

The Spoiler is easy to get rid of, but IIRC, there actually is a reason for the hood scoop, so you can't just put an Impreza hood on without breaking stuff and reducing airflow to the engine :(

Of course, you would have to keep all the original packing materiels, so you could transport the parts safely. Just show up to the LAN party with a big box from Newegg, that will get some attention...

Were I to get a BMW or Merc (on any new car, really) I'd rather not have the markings all over. Were I to get a WRX STi, I would want it to look as much like a stock Impreza as I could. That way I could park it wherever, and the cops wouldn't be hunting me down.

Mercedes is more complex than BMW, but they have more variants to sell as well. Sedans: C < E < S Coupes: CLK < CLS < CL Convertibles: SLK < SL ....yeah, it is pretty complex. But I like their product lineup better than I like BMW's. (Click on "See all models")

Yep, getting to show up 30 minutes early to assemble your PC before you can game. Fun.

Happens to me far more than my age can justify ;) I currently run Pirelli PZero Nero M+S and am very satisfied. I just wish I could find something a bit quieter. Tire noise is significantly more than engine and wind at these speeds.

Sounds good to me. I just wich they were more clear with their product placement (like Merc and BMW). Even if you've never seen the line before, you know about where you stand and what you are looking for.

Interesting. I don't think I ever disabled it before uninstalling, I guess it makes sense that this would be required to actually turn it off (if it really is hardware based).

...as good as other cases of that type/cost. For those truly willing to compromise.

The simple first step for me would be do disconnect all the peripherals that were not connected in your lab and see what happens. Then plugin in one at a time until it happens. I'm betting it's the epson...

e_dawg, That is another idea I have been playing with, but I think you have it slightly wrong. If I were to increase the size of my tires, that would increase it's circumference, making me cover more distance for each revolution. So what I really want to do is get larger tires. I currently have...

But the trick is, there are only so many form factors that need to be represented. A super-mini, compact, mid-size, full-size, 1/4-ton, 1/2-ton, and a full-ton. On top of that is drivetrain, body style and cosmetic differences. If each brand sells one of each form factor and body style, with...

I'm off to Portland, OR for an extended weekend. Tango festival. You might see me around, you might not.

Looks like ReadyBoost is very picky. An Olympus 2GB xD card inserted into the built-in card reader "does not have the required performance characteristics for use in speeding up your system."

The one machine I have it running on outside of a VM is actually quite nice. Granted it is a Centrino Duo @ 1.6Ghz with a Gig of RAM and a 100GB 5400RPM hard drive, and it's a laptop so my expectations were low, but it scores a 3.1 on the "Windows Experience Index" (limited by the Intel...

Good point. This is the longest absence on record IIRC. I hope all is well...

leet (elite) 1n 1337 sp34k. ;)

Actually, that cooler looks much larger than the stock one. It might be a better O/Cer...actual benefit to having a pig in your system?

Erm, the second picture is a much less flattering angle. And the Saturn badge doesn't help, either. Oh, and I need something that I can get Clean Air Vehicle Stickers for and can also handle 110+ mph comfortably.

It says in the picture that it is a 2007 Opel Astra. It doesn't look bad considering it is an entry-level hatchback. Rearward visibility doesn't look great, but "What is behind you is not important!". High side panels prevent you from looking down, but that isn't really an issue considering how...

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I would love that. I hate convertibles because they are heavy, noisy, consume space, and generally annoying. I do, however, love the added visibility. Hell, give me that car and I'll take it right now ;)

I got to item #1: Then I stopped reading, sorry.

While I can't rule out any potential data corruption, my current primary system has not exhibited any issues, and I have a number of servers deployed that use the same chipset without issue. I wonder if this "feature" is enabled when you first install the driver, and cannot be disabled? I seem...

So even if we forget the $18,000 for the drive, $180 for 300GB is more than double a hard drive. Unless it was being subsidized massively, there is no way I would touch this technology.

I think the most important sign I have with a partner is when I feel the need to disagree often, and feel comfortable doing so.

Good line. Never heard it before. Consider it stolen ;)