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    Optimus for the win, finally tamed my 7950X

    1st heatsink was the Ice Giant 2nd heatsink was Arctic Liquid Freezer 280mm - Ice Giant actually did better than Arctic for me, but Arctic was way quieter. Also lapped the CPU down to copper. 3rd custom loop with Optimus Signature, alpha cool 240mm Arctic: Optimus: Also decided to upgrade...
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    Anyone suggest file sync software for windows

    Needs to use something other than SSH, machine is on the other side of the planet with 250ms of latency. SSH is just too slow. Needs to be able to resume files. I wont be doing VPN, already tested cisco asa VPN and got 300kb/s over SMB. sftp 700kb/sec. Over HTTP without VPN I got 2mbytes/sec. I...
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    LARGE Corsair & Chieftec case FREE - local pickup only So.Cal

    So I know people are looking for these cases, rather than trashing em, giving them away to a good home. Southern California, 92336, 210 / Cedar exit. PM me. I'm only available till Friday 20th, if not gone by then, after Feb 2nd. (21st - 1st going to be out of the country on vacation)
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    7950x, Asus TUF, Tustin Microcenter, Mini review

    No real issues to speak of other than, don't turn on expo until you update the bios. Runs fine with only one 8pin connected up top, but I'm not overclocking other than to say everything is at default with expo turn on. VRM heatsink gets quite hot; Since I'm currently running commando, I laid a...
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    FS: Local So.Cali only - $3000 - Threadripper with 2080ti and more

    I'm not willing to part it out or ship it, so ya have to come to me. Area code 92336. This used to be my daily rig, was fully water cooled, but now the cpu is on air. I have since went to a laptop as my needs have become more mobile. It was rebuilt for my brother but he has lost his job, so now...
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    Ipad pro - usb c to hdmi

    I have older ipad & new iphone, using the lightning adapter it drops frames, has lag, and the picture has artifacts. Frame drop issue is the main reason I don't use it. I have apple TVs everywhere, but this doesn't work out so well when traveling. Does the USB C stuff have the same issues? I...
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    Best ddr4 sodimm memory

    I just bought a Dell Alienware M15 R6: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-lc/alienware-m15-r6-laptop/alienware-m15-r6-setup-and-specifications/memory?guid=guid-e9d2ea83-38a4-431d-803c-96d63c1dbc34&lang=en-us Seems their specs call for memory that doesn't exist, short of this one...
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    Sub 20 watt ESXi "server"

    So I didn't figure out everything on my own, so giving credit where due... Dell WYSE info: https://blog.kroy.io/2019/12/08/the-wyse-5070-a-perfect-little-vyos-device/ ESXi Driver fix: https://www.sysadminstories.com/2018/08/adding-realtek-8111-driver-to-vsphere.html Driver download...
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    Email hosting

    So I've been running my own email for a few years (exchange 2010). It's EOL and I really don't want to do it anymore. I only have like 5 addresses I have to take care of. Office365 Family so far looks to be one of the cheapest options @ $99/year. Only features needed is contact list/email sync...
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    FS: Used LSI Raid cards & New Cisco GLC-TE=

    Raid card #1: 9260-16i $150 - Comes with battery kit, I wouldn't expect the battery to still be good, it's been sitting for at least 5 years (was good when I pulled it). Raid card #2: rs2bl040 which is an intel rebrand of a LSI 9240-4i $40 - I believe the fan to be noisy, card never had heat...
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    Lapping 3960X/3970X/3990X

    I know GN did it; Has any one here done it? Googled without luck for before/after numbers. I just did the ECP30 trick to mine & now I'm strait up thermal limited at 4.2ghz all core on my 3960X with custom loop.
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    40/10Gb Ethernet under $500 (noisy but fast) HowTo

    Just thought I would put this out there for those looking for speed on the cheap, most items ebay of course. Here is a list of compatible parts: Ebay switch $400 search: Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Ebay 40gbit network cards $43 search: 79DJ3 Mellanox ConnectX-3 My knowledge of Mellanox is limited...
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    Micro ATX case suggestions wanted

    Requirements: 120mm or 140mm fan at rear above IO area 1 x 5.25 bay A top that's not flimsy; Ether has a handle or I can mod one onto it. I'm thinking the Fractal Define Mini (non C), but I can't seem to find one for sale. https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/define/define-mini/black/
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    Ryzen 3950X, 3960X, 3970X Availability

    Well, everyone knows Nov 25th is the launch date. My assumption, no availability day one. Source: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/11/7/20953019/amd-threadripper-chips-3960x-3970x-release-date-cores-features-speed-price The 3000G was to be released today, I don't see it available...
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    Workstation upgrade from dual e5-2690v4

    I'm very happy with what I have now, but I want faster. The app(s) I use are not numa aware so, it's technically single numa node limited, but I must have 2 numa nodes anyways. I have seen load as high as 70% with normal background tasks, and it's great to be able to game while my other app(s) run.
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    Thin pc

    So playing with Horizon looking for cheap pc just to toss ubuntu on it with horizon client. Anyone see any issues using $120 mini pc? This more than enough to handle blast protocol and vid decoding? This one is also going over wifi; anyone seen something under $150 with 802.11ac? This one (over...
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    Hybrid vga cooler - pump question

    Anyone here ever run into an issue of a pump being too small? (on a single cpu / single vid loop) Had the idea of cutting off the rad from a hybrid cooler (example: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 GAMING HYBRID) and adding 4 x 120mm rad and cpu block to it.
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    WTB water proof phone, unlocked, good camera under 300

    Don't really care much about anything else, tho I would like to be able to use google maps. Right now Elephone soldier is the only thing I know about in my price range; It's just a bit excessive on its size. Suggestions please.
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    FS: Los Angeles - Racks and Cisco networking gear *MOVING SALE*

    Images here: https://www.uscbinc.com/sale/ Were not shipping these items, local pickup, Korea town Los Angeles (101 exit Vermont Ave, 90010 zip) APC Rack $400 (in great shape, includes 2 keys) Belkin Rack (available week of 25th only) $280 2921 Router $140 2901 Router $80 3560 48 port POE $40...
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    ipv6 issues on a cisco lan

    I have various cisco switches and just started to have issues with (windows) systems randomly not working correctly. Every time it seems disabling ipv6 fixes it. Today had a server getting errors trying to run windows updates until disabling it. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there a way to...
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    Need a little help with BGP routing - default route (cisco)

    I have a bunch of routers talking, everything is good except for the default route. The router with the default route: interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0.5 encapsulation dot1Q 5 ip address 10.1.1.3 255.255.255.0 no ip redirects no ip unreachables no ip proxy-arp interface...
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    Help with selecting sub

    I have a dayton/parts express 12 and its just not cutting the mustard for the room. Low volume its fine, but it will go from sounding fine to strait up buzzing once something happens that's too loud (like t-rex foot steps in Jurassic park). Room is like 30x18 kinda open concept home. *Red...
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    Cisco switch - static ip over dhcp

    I just got a new printer, trying to give it a static IP like I do my computers and its not working, can anyone tell me whats up? ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.49 ! ip dhcp pool users network 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 domain-name qxxxxxxxxxx.com dns-server 209.xx.xx.61...
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    [socal] 42U server rack [This weekend only - 6/6 & 6/7]. $40

    Got a truck? Minivan with removable seats? come get it, $40 92336 area code 42U Compaq rack (square hole) The screen in the back was damaged in the last move. No sides. Rack just fine other wise. I moved and this one is just too tall for my new house. Not a photo of it, but its very...
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    Need a little cisco asa config help

    I have two internet connections. One for servers one for home. I tested multiple context mode, but the no remote client VPNs was a deal breaker. So I'm back in single mode with everything working except I can't access my servers from the 'inside' interface. Also if anyone knows how to 'if...
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    Network testing application

    Looking for suggestions on a simple to use network testing application. Basically I'm getting an asa5510 and want to test it every step of the way through modifications. (NAT routing performance only, client/server app) Stock -> memory+security plus license -> ios 9 -> 1.6ghz celeron to 2.6 p4...
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    HP1910 owners - ability to shutdown/turn off ports?

    Does you switch have the ability to shutdown/turn off ports? My 1810 doesn't seem to have that option (non poe), and I'm looking to buy a poe switch that can shutdown individual ports.
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    Looking for an advanced gigabit switch thats very quiet

    Does there exist a gigabit switch with route path monitoring (like ip sla under cisco or NQA under HP) that is fanless or at least very quiet? Ether that or a router that can do at least 500mbit (no NAT, just simple route failover) that's also fanless or very quiet.
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    PBX for company

    Anyone suggest a PBX (vm) with easy to use GUI, pref something that offers paid support. If its 100% pay, needs to have a demo download, and it needs to be SIP. I need to get a demo going before my company (employee owned) goes and wastes thousands of dollars on something that's really not...
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    Router recomendation wanted ( med biz )

    I only know cisco (self taught)... but my company has grown past whats "cheap" at cisco. If it comes right down to it, will likely end up with a cisco 2951. Anyways our needs have grown to routing at above 100mbit (can push a gig, but don't need to). Needs are: QoS, BGP, MPLS? not sure here...
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    802.11ac with ipsec lan to lan router

    Can anyone suggest one? Hopefully cheap. Will be connecting to a cisco pix. Thinking about dd-wrt netgear 6300v2, but I really rather have something with stock firmware.
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    Has anyone seen the 25GB M-DISK for sale yet?

    http://www.mdisc.com/millenniata-celebrates-completion-of-blu-ray-optical-disc/ http://gizmodo.com/a-blu-ray-disc-that-lasts-1-000-years-guarantees-caddys-511618134 I've been waiting for this crap for awhile now. Just wondering if any one has seen it for sale?
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    Starwars Galixes is back (sort of)

    http://www.spraticnet.com/ Just thought I would do a bit of shameless advertising, it's free to play, and currently has maybe 200 active players. Shouldn't be like the other SWG servers, this one should keep player data. If anyone remembers the old days of SWG, this will be a very slow game...
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    cisco router - turn off automatic routing

    I feel stupid I can't find this answer on google, but I want to turn off automatic routing between interfaces. Anyone know the command?
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    Anyone use DVB-S2 tuners?

    I use ceton here on my fios, but I'm thinking about having a place in (somewhat) rural asia. From what I gather, there's a lot of free channels up there and these new cards work with the small dishes. So I can put up like maybe 4 dishes. Just wondering if anyone here has used one of these and if...
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    VSS Troubles

    I'm trying to use vmware converter and convert a running machine to a VM. Problem: The shadow copies of volume C: were aborted because of an IO failure on volume C:. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. The device...
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    Looking for the best bang for the buck...

    I'm lucky enough to have a Microcenter near a jobsite I goto... http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx Looks like a FX6300 with gigabyte board for $114.99 is the best deal. Even over the intel systems: http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx I will...
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    Waterproof camera

    I don't take pictures other than with my cellphone. So I'm a point and shoot and hope to hell it takes a descent picture kind of person. I'm going on vacation, doing some canoeing and will get wet, so I need something waterproof. I'm looking for suggestions for under $200. I don't really care if...
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    cisco routing help

    router is 10.1.4.1 (cisco 2651xm w/ ios 12.4 if it matters) Main route (t1): ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.254.10.13 Backup route asa/vpn: ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.1.4.2 10 Only problem is the backup route doesn't have all the systems the main route has. And when it goes to backup (t1...
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    Laptop security software

    Is there any free software for windows that runs hidden, makes a connection to my server (not a monthly paid service), that doesn't set off antivirus? I want to put software on my laptop that if stolen I can track it down, activate webcam ect.
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