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    Building a super computer.

    Just to be clear, the servers will actually be the render nodes. The 3D models are created on the workstation, and then submitted to the manager. The manager assigns jobs to available servers to begin rendering. For example: Say I need to render an animation which consists of 100 frames. If...
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    Building a super computer.

    Thanks for the replies everyone :) @ byteninja2: No huge business here. Used servers can be purchased for fairly cheap. At the moment I'm looking at a server with 2 quad core Intel Xeons @ 2.33 Ghz, 8 GB RAM, and 3 10k RPM HDDs for $800. If I keep finding deals like this (one comes up every...
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    Building a super computer.

    Hey all :) I'm considering building a small super computer. I plan on starting with an empty cabinet and then purchasing servers as I can afford them. The purpose of the cluster will be to render 3D models and to simulate physics. So far I've got a pretty good idea on everything...
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    What's going on under the hood?

    heh I'm joking, I know it's volatile. But still don't know what's with random glitches.
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    How is playing on 3D different?

    3D casts an illusion that objects on the screen pop-out at you (or have depth). For the 3DS, the 3D was turned off (you can see 3D instantly) or you may be stereo blind: http://www.mediacollege.com/3d/depth-perception/stereoblind.html
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    Artifacting Issues

    Overclocking the CPU via the FSB, OCs the NB too (and everything else). Increasing the multiplier on the CPU (which is what OP said he did) OCs only the CPU.
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    Artifacting Issues

    Were you responding to me? I'm not sure I get ya. I mentioned that if the GPU is integrated in the NB, it'll cause artifacts when overheating. If it's outside of the NB, and the NB is overheating, it's much more likely you'll get a BSOD before you see artifacts. In OPs case, his GPU is...
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    Artifacting Issues

    The artifacts could be due to Windows 8, but who knows. Increasing the CPU's core multiplier (and not the entire system via the FSB) shouldn't produce any artifacts. Not in your instance anyway, because your GPU is integrated with the motherboard instead of the CPU. An unstable CPU would...
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    newb water cooling questions. ...yes I read the sticky

    How do you add water to the loop without running the system on empty blocks? Power-on the pump using an external power source, adding liquid to the reservoir until it's full? And what's the best way to dispose of the old liquid when it comes time to change it?
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    What's going on under the hood?

    I've been using PCs since I can remember and Macintosh for about 6 years. I have a pretty decent idea of what's going on under the hood of computers. ...Or so I thought. Shortly after I started using Macintosh computers, I've noticed rare and minor graphic glitches within application...
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    Thermal damage to motherboard, am I at risk?

    Thanks bigfellla I looked at AIDIA32 and didn't see any options to alert on select temperature values. I used to use this program a long time ago but forgot all about it lol I do use a newer program, in place of AIDA32, called HWiNFO ( http://www.hwinfo.com/ ). It's updated very...
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    What happened to the GTX 590?

    If NVIDIA willingly helped manufacturers, then what was the point of the lawsuit? Because so many of my devices were affected by this, I've kept up with the lawsuit fairly well. NVIDIA knew about this flaw in their chips and kept it secret for about 7, 8 months. It wasn't until just before...
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    What happened to the GTX 590?

    @ Rollo No company is perfect, nor have I stated that. I read the articles really fast... but is Apple switching back to NVIDIA because AMD doesn't perform as well as they expected? IMO: "working product" > "Product that works better but with defects" ...Atleast AMD appears to be trying to do...
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    What happened to the GTX 590?

    I don't have very many links for proof, but I know Apple has ditched NVIDIA for GPUs in their laptops and desktops, because there were too many defective chips. http://semiaccurate.com/2009/06/26/apple-nvidia-dont-let-door-hit-your-ss-way-out/ looking for the article I linked to above, it...
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    What happened to the GTX 590?

    They were probly defective like most other NVIDIA products are. I don't see why NVIDIA's so popular for GPU manufacturer. Their products are nice but fail way too early.
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    about bios release date .

    Exactly! :) My college courses have taught me to NEVER update BIOS unless it corrects some hardware issue.
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    How do I monitor users on my router?

    You could use one of the aircrack utilities to monitor who's communicating with you wirelessly. Not sure if it'll work for devices on ethernet (if they're physically connected, I think you got bigger things to worry about than someone steeling your web lol). Using Aircrack's airodump you can...
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    free Program to "watch" possibly infected programs

    Yea johnb35 is right. They could, in a sense, start 'fighting' with each other. If you want to be serious about security, don't pirate things. Especially not your OS or antivirus. ...And sandbox everything else you don't trust or is risky (like web browser). Just a heads up, if you...
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    Thermal damage to motherboard, am I at risk?

    Thanks for the replies :) Are there any programs I can get to monitor these kinda things, and possibly set an alarm if anything reaches too high of a temperature? Or automatically under clock something to bring it back to safe temperature? My northbridge use to get pretty hot. Not sure of...
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    free Program to "watch" possibly infected programs

    I usually run most programs sandboxed. There's a free sandbox application called sandboxie ( http://www.sandboxie.com/ ) that does a pretty good job, and it sounds like it would suit you well. Basically what a sandbox does, is it isolates your system from whatever programs you choose to run...
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