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by hp9000
Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows server 2016 moving to per core licence
Replies: 15
Views: 2559

Re: Windows server 2016 moving to per core licence

I think that there has to be a more sensible way to license software than the "per core/cpu" model. Oracle has been doing this for years, and it was one of the reasons why the place that I used to work for had to look for alternatives. At first the logical alternative was Microsoft, but ev...
by hp9000
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:59 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD Catalyst 14.9.1 Beta Driver for Windows available now
Replies: 20
Views: 3998

Re: AMD Catalyst 14.9.1 Beta Driver for Windows available no

14.9 was giving me errors for ATIkmdg.dll
14.9.1 crashes Display Window Manager so no Aero on Win7
Back to 14.4, will report back any more issues.
by hp9000
Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Disk imaging that doesn't require hot imaging
Replies: 10
Views: 3830

Re: Disk imaging that doesn't require hot imaging

Aomei Backupper http://www.backup-utility.com/free-backup-software.html
You can create a bootable USB or DVD on the same (or different) computer and use it to backup/restore.
by hp9000
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: PC won't power on if I leave a powered USB hub plugged in
Replies: 12
Views: 5397

Re: PC won't power on if I leave a powered USB hub plugged i

I had the exact same problem, even replaced the power supply. Unplugged the usb hub just by sheer luck and no more problems.
by hp9000
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Data bases for dumb dumbs.
Replies: 69
Views: 17262

Re: Data bases for dumb dumbs.

Just throwing another option on the table, Oracle Application Express coupled with Oracle XE (eXpress Edition). Both are free, they come with certain limitations in terms of number of cpus and size of the database, but are vastly superior to Access. I think there's even a migration kit from Access t...
by hp9000
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Cooler Master Hyper TX3
Replies: 7
Views: 3867

Re: Cooler Master Hyper TX3

I have one on my 3770k, very quiet, temps never go above 63C with a tiny overclock to 4ghz, at 100% running Prime64 for hours on end. I even added a second fan just in case and because I found it on sale, not really needed. The stock cooler would reach 90C in seconds, it was garbage.
by hp9000
Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Replacing PSU on an old Dell
Replies: 12
Views: 2529

Re: Replacing PSU on an old Dell

I replaced the PSU on a PC just like that a few months ago, I used a Corsair CX-430 because it was the cheapest I could find. The only problem I had, and this may just be this particular PC, was that it wouldn't power up until I installed a PCI card, anything, as if there wasn't enough draw or somet...
by hp9000
Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Which HP Laptop is the best to buy?
Replies: 12
Views: 5343

Re: Which HP Laptop is the best to buy?

From what I can see, the dm4 has double the ram (8gb vs 4gb) and a larger hard drive (1tb vs 750gb).
I'm not sure what you mean by "3 or 4 days without shutting down". I imagine that you're not talking about battery life.
by hp9000
Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: On how people get rich...
Replies: 51
Views: 12254

Re: On how people get rich...

It also helps if you're born a Kardashian. You can be as dumb as a doorknob, not work hard at anything for most of your life and still be rich. Plus, people (the networks) pay you to watch you waste money, so you continue to be rich even if you don't even try. So being born rich helps you be rich. I...
by hp9000
Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Looking for a computer hardware store in New York
Replies: 5
Views: 2921

Re: Looking for a computer hardware store in New York

I finally went to NYC and saw the glass Apple store; judging by the lineup to get in and the people taking pictures I thought at first that it was some kind of a museum, or perhaps the Kardashians were in town :lol: I couldn't find another store close to the hotel, I was hoping to find a MicroCenter...
by hp9000
Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: Samsung 830 128GB for $89.99
Replies: 7
Views: 3426

Re: Samsung 830 128GB for $89.99

I wish somebody would carry these drives in Canada (other than Tigerdirect, which has them for twice as much).
by hp9000
Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: SATA 6Gb/s HDD in SATA 3Gb/s port Question
Replies: 9
Views: 6960

Re: SATA 6Gb/s HDD in SATA 3Gb/s port Question

Move the blu-ray burner to another port, it doesn't need to be on the sata6. It won't gain anything from it, it's too slow due to the mechanical nature of the burner.
by hp9000
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Is it possible to send a fax from All in One Printer with (F
Replies: 18
Views: 4468

Re: Is it possible to send a fax from All in One Printer wit

If the difference in price between an AIO printer with or without fax means that you may have to resign print quality over features, I'd say ditch the fax and buy one when you need it, and go for the unit that has the best printer. It's what you'll use most of the time, anyway. If you need a fax, yo...
by hp9000
Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Looking for a computer hardware store in New York
Replies: 5
Views: 2921

Looking for a computer hardware store in New York

Hi,

I live in Canada and I'll be in New York for business in a few weeks. I usually buy from Newegg or some other local store like Canada Computers. What would be some of the best places to go for a new motherboard, processor, ssd, etc. in New York? Fry's or something like that?

Thanks!
Gabe
by hp9000
Thu May 24, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Buying 1st SSD, questions.
Replies: 8
Views: 3161

Re: Buying 1st SSD, questions.

Just in case you don't want to keep fiddling with your bios settings for ide/ahci, I suggest you boot one more time into XP (in IDE mode, of course) and install the AHCI drivers. Then change the bios setting back to AHCI. Here's a how-to but I'm sure there are many more if you google it. http://foru...
by hp9000
Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: VMWare ESXi on a partition?
Replies: 12
Views: 6477

Re: VMWare ESXi on a partition?

Wouldn't virtualbox or vmware player be better choices than ESxi for a virtual machine? Or if you're running Win7 Pro, you could even use XP mode.
by hp9000
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Accessing hard drive through ide cable?
Replies: 47
Views: 6026

Re: Accessing hard drive through ide cable?

If you don't mind me asking, where are you? If you're in Ottawa, I could perhaps have a look at your drive.
by hp9000
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Looking for cooler recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 3050

Re: Looking for cooler recommendation

The back end is probably fine; the side fan is more towards the front of the case, which leaves about 2-2.5 in (5-7 cm) behind it, hopefully the Antec Kuhler can fit there.

Edit: picture of the side panel here http://www.legitreviews.com/images/revi ... 910R-2.jpg
by hp9000
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Looking for cooler recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 3050

Re: Looking for cooler recommendation

Argh, those coolers look great but it seems that they're really tall and won't clear he side fan I have on my Azza Helios case...
by hp9000
Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Looking for cooler recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 3050

Looking for cooler recommendation

Hi, I would like to replace my aging Athlon II X4 630 with a Phenom II X6 1100t. They're starting to disappear from the distribution channels so it's probably now or never. Anyway, I understand that the stock cooler is not good so I plan to replace it with something else. My budget in that regard wo...
by hp9000
Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New storage drive causing system to hang at POST
Replies: 13
Views: 2146

Re: New storage drive causing system to hang at POST

I had the same problem with the drive preventing the machine from booting with another Seagate Goflex, a 1.5 Tb. The problem was that this time it was plugged into a server and getting into the server room was impossible until the next day, which meant an unplanned outage that made nobody happy. Too...
by hp9000
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: strength of vmplayer
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

Re: strength of vmplayer

My experience is with Oracle but I imagine it would be similar to SQL server. I found Oracle on Vmware ESX to be sensibly slower than real metal, in particular memory and disk access. Of course I imagine that if you replace an old, dying server with a more powerful virtual server (in terms of number...
by hp9000
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Best Printer for home use.
Replies: 13
Views: 3134

Re: Best Printer for home use.

I got a Brother HL-2270dw Laser Printer, which is similar to the 2240 but with duplex plus wireless and wired network capabilities. We can print from any PC in the house that way. Plus, the cost for toner refills (if you want to do it yourself) is ridiculous. By the way, one good place to buy refill...
by hp9000
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Just built new PC, something not right. HELP!
Replies: 36
Views: 4596

Re: Just built new PC, something not right. HELP!

If memtest86+ doesn't report any errors, and you suspect it may be the hard drive, you can test it with hddscan to make sure, http://hddscan.com/
by hp9000
Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Hills to flat terrain
Replies: 22
Views: 6794

Re: Hills to flat terrain

This sounds hilarious, but it'd probably work. Unfortunately I don't have a spare tire to use :( It does sound hilarious, but it's actually quite effective. If you've never heard of Ray Zahab, google "ray zahab dragging tire" (or just go to http://rayzahab.com) and you'll see what I mean....
by hp9000
Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Hills to flat terrain
Replies: 22
Views: 6794

Re: Hills to flat terrain

I'm stepping up my running game. Still doing the interval training bit where I run uphill and walk downhill, but I've added a gallon of water to my backpack. It is significantly harder to run (heck, even walk) with eight pounds weighing me down. I'm huffing and puffing and I feel it in my legs. The...
by hp9000
Sun May 22, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I ran a marathon today! :D
Replies: 25
Views: 2406

Re: I ran a marathon today! :D

The world record of 2.5 hours would be slightly under a 6 minute mile. Actually, it's a bit faster: The official IAAF world record for men is 2:03:59, set by Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia on September 28, 2008 at the Berlin Marathon. The official IAAF world record for women is is 2:15:25, set by P...
by hp9000
Sun May 22, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I ran a marathon today! :D
Replies: 25
Views: 2406

Re: I ran a marathon today! :D

Awesome! I'm running the Ottawa Marathon on May 29. Tell me if this is not true: the marathon distance is 42.2 km. The last .2 are the hardest distance ever! At least that's been my experience in the past. And if you're anything like me, you're probably in pain now but already thinking about your ne...
by hp9000
Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Power Supply Suggestion
Replies: 10
Views: 3420

Re: Power Supply Suggestion

Have you considered whether you prefer a modular PSU or not?
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