Forum: Testing Methodology Discussion
01-13-2013
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,508
OK, after a small delay caused by Trabants,...
OK, after a small delay caused by Trabants, language studies, getting rid of that awful carpet and other random things, I got out the PSU tester again.
This time I have a more reputable...
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
01-12-2013
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Replies: 30
Views: 865
Hi Siorus
As I understand it, the PSU forms...
Hi Siorus
As I understand it, the PSU forms part of a circuit that includes the motherboard and is not meant to be operated without a motherboard attached.
The capacitors are meant to help the...
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Forum: General Software
01-04-2013
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,235
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Forum: Operating Systems
01-01-2013
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
You can't stop Windows from going bad.
It's...
You can't stop Windows from going bad.
It's just Bad to the Bone!
The best way to run Windows is from within a Virtual Machine being run under a responsible OS like Linux or Mac OSX.
This...
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Forum: General Software
01-01-2013
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,251
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Forum: CPU Discussion
05-30-2010
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,505
The Apple A4 System on a Chip
Hello.
Well, I've had this iPad 3G kicking around for a little while now... I think it's fantastic, the best thing ever.
But never mind the device itself, let's consider the CPU.
The iPad...
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Forum: CPU Discussion
05-30-2010
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,797
Think Slow and Cheap.
For Desktops, a...
Think Slow and Cheap.
For Desktops, a Pentium 4 with integrated graphics and no more than 512mb memory is pretty standard.
Running Windows XP and a big huge pile of Bloatware and Malware.
A...
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Forum: Testing Methodology Discussion
05-28-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,923
Wow.
Very nice Load Tester. If you're...
Wow.
Very nice Load Tester. If you're possibly considering a bigger box, maybe an Antec 1200 with the giant fan on top and all the fans in front? The modular drive cages with an attached fan...
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
05-12-2010
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,075
LOL! Glad you like it!
It's a hodgepodge...
LOL! Glad you like it!
It's a hodgepodge to get an idea of how to illustrate a point.
Now I want to make the box bulge and shake a bit and maybe start glowing before it bursts to pieces.
...
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
05-12-2010
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,075
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
05-11-2010
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,075
How about this? ...
How about this?
http://www.keriproductions.com/images/Boom2b.gif
I'm trying to learn Flash.... here's a hodgepodge.
Have Fun,
Keri
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
05-09-2010
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,075
Yay!
Another Tiger Direct Special goes...
Yay!
Another Tiger Direct Special goes "BOOM!" :lol:
OW can rhyme too. :D
Maybe if you like the styling you could put a decent PSU inside it?
One that performs well but has ho-hum styling...
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
04-19-2010
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,817
This looks like fun.
Not quite like the 150w...
This looks like fun.
Not quite like the 150w PSU with the "500w" sticker, but close enough. :lol:
I work near a Tiger Direct outlet store. That's where whole pallets of dead, returned Ultra...
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Forum: General Software
04-19-2010
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,235
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Forum: Electronic Component Discussion
04-19-2010
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Maybe one like this?
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Maybe one like this?
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=CKN10114-ND
The size of your switch is a little hard to gauge.
Try looking around Digikey's online...
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Forum: Site Suggestions & Forum Issues
03-15-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
Hi Zero82z
Really, I'm not trying to provoke...
Hi Zero82z
Really, I'm not trying to provoke an argument. Honest!
I'm only moderately knowledgeable about electronics and the effects of wave pattern upon devices designed around a sine wave...
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Forum: Site Suggestions & Forum Issues
03-15-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
Yes, but to be UNFAIR, PC P&C did offer these...
Yes, but to be UNFAIR, PC P&C did offer these things for sale.
Their name is on the front, it's their baby.
Maybe they want to be innocent victims of an unscrupulous Vendor, but shouldn't they...
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Forum: Site Suggestions & Forum Issues
03-15-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
Yes, that's true.
Smaller batteries might...
Yes, that's true.
Smaller batteries might provide the same power for a shorter period if the load doesn't exceed their capability to deliver. Apparently either the batteries or something else in the...
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Forum: Site Suggestions & Forum Issues
03-15-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
Well, that's the intent behind stepped square...
Well, that's the intent behind stepped square wave anyway.
But if we're mostly concerned with line power any decent power strip will do. Or any UPS with adequate Buck/Boost/AVR.
We buy UPSes...
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Forum: Site Suggestions & Forum Issues
03-15-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,199
LOL!
After that review they're probably...
LOL!
After that review they're probably scared off.
Every single consumer-grade UPS I've seen looks like junk to me.
Bear in mind I've only seen a few up close and personal.
The companies...
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Forum: General Software
03-14-2010
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,251
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
08-29-2009
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Replies: 2
Views: 819
Hello.
As I recall, the -12v was for Serial...
Hello.
As I recall, the -12v was for Serial Ports and the -5v was for ISA slots. (Pre-PCI)
The -5v is now long obsolete and the -12v is nearing extinction.
Here's a good post on negative...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-29-2009
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,345
MSI Wind U100
Hi Silk the Absent
I have an MSI Wind U100 over here for about 4 months now.
The Screen is non-glare, The Keyboard adequate. The tiny speakers do OK in a quiet environment.
The 10" screen is...
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Forum: PC Power Supply Discussion
08-25-2009
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,287
Hello.
I've had excellent luck over here...
Hello.
I've had excellent luck over here with several Seasonic S12-330 PSUs in systems ranging from a 21w aOpen MoDT (Mobile on Desk Top) system all the way up to C2D 8200 and an 84w P4 540.
I...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-18-2009
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Replies: 2
Views: 976
Hi Voltagexx
I've built and used a few...
Hi Voltagexx
I've built and used a few HTPCs.
In my experience, the best media center software for PC is Windows Media Center. You can use either Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows...
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