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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2008, 06:32:01 AM »
Setting up a server was an idea I had all along but I didn't want the headaches of running a domain for 2 or 3 computers.  I will look into the home server and most likely will set one up at least for testing or evaluation.  Thanks for the idea sully.
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2008, 07:21:44 AM »
I was gonna suggest you ask tibs how to overclock your stuff for proper toast makin.

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2008, 07:35:51 AM »
if I am gonna overclock I am gonna jump over toast and go straight to Pizza Oven. 
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2008, 07:39:34 AM »
Screw pizza, mihgt as well make it a kiln!
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2008, 08:15:17 AM »
so the settings for Kiln would be what??  4.0 Ghz with no heatsink or fan??
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2008, 08:24:35 AM »
I think you may have to push it up to 5,0ghz at least.  But you could get away with 4 and just OC your GPU and Shader clocks!
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2008, 08:27:24 AM »
I dont' think I can OC the GPU as it is a onboard video system.
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2008, 06:09:54 PM »
Wow, all these ideas make me wonder if I should do the same with a couple of the random computers I've pack-ratted away...

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2008, 06:29:16 PM »
After thinking about it I think I am going to do a multimedia system with it.  Gonna install WinXP Media center edition and go from there.  The main reason being I hate dragging my old gaming system out from behind the TV when I go somewhere just for the files.  Yes I know I need a bigger hard drive in my main system but until I do that this situation will work.
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2008, 07:44:11 PM »
MCE is the way to go!

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2008, 08:09:36 PM »
MCE is the way to go!

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2008, 08:10:32 PM »
He hates Media Center Edition? Umm... Why?

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2008, 08:12:35 PM »
MCE is the way to go!

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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2008, 10:13:16 PM »
This was awhile back, I don't remember what the thread was discussing. Maybe it was something about certain operating systems. If memory serves me, he said it was a waste; but that was years ago and it is all a blur to me now.
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Re: What should I do with my spare system
« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2008, 09:58:08 AM »
Life is a blur....  :bomb: