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Looking for some advice on a build and reassurance that I'm not over/under-buying certain parts. Low energy use/noise is a plus. General home use and some gaming. Looking to stay around $1000, but flexible. Dallas, TX so Microcenter is an option. Only things I plan to reuse are NAS, BluRay...

I installed a new security system in my house and put the NVR in our master bedroom. I did this before powering up and hearing how loud the unit was. A ticket to the manufacturer was fruitless so I'm wondering what I can do to quiet this thing down on my own. I downloaded an app and base lined...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc 90% web browsing and email, 10% gaming. I rarely run high settings even when I can. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~$500 after tax and shipping. 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S...

I hope this isn't considered inappropriate, but I wanted to let the [H] networking folks know that my site is offering a CCNA scholarship. Basically, you apply with an essay. The recipient of the scholarship gets the CiscoPress exam library shipped to them and (passed) exam fees paid for in...

Hopefully this post isn't out of place. My name is Steve and I am the owner and admin of networking-forum.com (see this forum's FAQ). I have recently started a blog for the site and am looking for folks to write for it. The articles can be technical, industry based, or your study experience...

If I buy the Dell 1520 with the "Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100", how hard is it to upgrade it to a "256MB Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT" myself? I couldn't find a how-to via Google... Any help is appreciated, Steve

I have a working computer (signature) that is definitely showing it's age. I want to replace it for $600-$700 and donate it to the kiddos. I run a 19" monitor now and will likely get another 19" to run dual-screens or a 22" widescreen. I mostly do email, web browse, copy DVDs, Photoshop, and...

I am planning on upgrading my PC and have decided on everything except which video card to get. My budget for the video card maxes out at $150 although I am ok with mail-in rebates. Here's what I have now and will be reusing (rest is in sig): Antec LifeStyle SONATA II...

What's a good and relatively cheap motherboard that supports C2D (e6420) and has onboard firewire? Thanks, Steve

I am going to build a mid-range, all-around machine for gaming, video editing, Photoshop, Office apps, Internet. Below are the components I came up with after reading this forum for a few days. Does anybody have any general hints/tips/suggestions regarding the system? I'd also like to...

I need to extend the range on my BEFW11S4. Is there a cheap repeater that can do this? I've tried the high-gain antennae and they didn't work well. Steve

I just loaded and started playing with 3dsmax again. Here is a sample of a few objects with materials applied and some basic lighting: Steve

I need a simple logo for http://www.texascontractorratings.com. Looking for a small logo with the "Texas Contractor Ratings" in the blue currently in the header text, the orange in the line on the navigation horizontal bar, white, and black. I would prefer free, but if you make something...

Anybody had experience with these antennae? I have posted my experience here . Further testing is on the way. Regards, Steve

When I create a text layer/box in Photoshop CS, how do I center the text vertically? Thanks in advance, Steve www.spish.net www.networking-forum.com

I'm looking for logo ideas for this site: http://www.networking-forum.com

I'm not sure if this fits this category, but I'll try anyway. Over the past few months, I have ripped my whole CD library to my hard disk using the Windows Media Player 10 application. I recently bought my wife the iPod Shuffle and would like to use that library to put songs on the Shuffle...

I own and run www.networking-forum.com . I have focused up to now on Cisco topics, but want to open up the forum to home networking topics. Would anybody like offer advice or potentially assist me in recruiting and moderating this portion of the forum? Regards, Steve

Any thoughts on this LCD for a secondary PC? Anybody have one? http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=24-024-501&DEPA=0 Steve

i am trying to upgrade my hd, but am having some issues. i am working on the pc in my sig plus a new 120GB WD 8MB 7200RPM IDE hard drive. ever since i put the drive in, my bios posts are taking forever. "detecting ide drives" takes about 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds on the following...

old new i am adding rollover links to the top menu and putting another set of pics on the right side soon. let me know what you think. regards, steve

I just bought a P4 2.53Ghz w/ 533Mhz FSB. What clock speed should I set my motherboard to? The options are 100M and 133Mhz. Thanks in advance, Steve

could somebody please remake the existing logo here with the text: "DFWtalk.com DFW's Online Forum" i'd like to keep the same size and color scheme and maybe incorporate a outline of the state of texas... thanks in advance, steve

i have $75 to spend on a new dvd burner. which model would you guys suggest? thanks in advance, steve

we've had a ds-3 delivered to the basement of a 42 floor building and need to extend it to the 42nd floor. what are the distance limitations of ds3/coax cable? any links to confirm this? thanks in advance, steve

might have to pick one up today. link (check out "ad detail 47 of 58") regards, steve

i use the dynsite client for dynamic dns. i am shopping for a new dynamic dns service (i currently use zoneedit.com). any suggestions? thanks in advance, steve

I have 2 Cisco 2507, 1 Cisco 2505, and 1 Cisco 1602 router for sale. I will also include a Cisco console cable and back-to-back serial cables to simulate T1s w/o the need for CSUs. Links: http://www.usedrouter.com/order.asp?id=210 http://www.usedrouter.com/order.asp?id=316...

has this been mentioned yet? link regards, steve

here's the pic: i have been trying for a week to make global illumination work. i have followed tutorials and have not had any luck. any advice, gurus? *EDIT - 3ds max 5.1 thanks in advance, steve

i am looking for an up and coming graphic designer to put on retainer for future projects. dfw area is a plus. please contact me at [email protected] for details. regards, steve

here it is... regards, steve

i bought the shuttle AN35N-Ultra mobo and promptly threw away the cd. can anybody provide a link for the Realtek 8201BL ethernet driver? i can't seem to locate it. :D thanks in advance, steve

i am playing around with 3ds max again. where can i get some materials? regards, steve

link can somebody please help me with a logo/seal? i am looking for a relatively small graphic that people can put in their e-mail signatures or on their website that links back to their ratings on my website. something like the bbb or good housekeeping... thanks in advance, steve

i can't seem to access java on my win xp pro/ie6 machine. how do i enable that? thanks in advance, steve