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    PS3 - (Most) Perfect HTPC?

    Recently I've been toying with the idea of building/buying a HTPC to connect to the HDTV. The HD aspect of it is a bit tricky though, The only computer solution I have found that has both HD audio AND HD video on 1 HDMI output from the device is the PS3. If you are looking for a "true" HD...
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    What nic has best throughput and low CPU overhead?

    Intel! Intel has about the best NICs around IMO. Edit: PCI < PCIx < PCI-E. definatly use PCI E if you have the option. the embedded ones are decent too, depending on which one you use. if you have an nforce board for example for the nvidia mcp outlet gets slightly better performance than the...
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    Ethernet cabling...

    Plenum vs PVC & Others The deal with Plenum is that it is non toxic, not flame retardant. The reason building codes require it and why its so expensive is due to the fact that when the PVC jacket burns the fumes are highly toxic, plenum is (almost?) harmless as far as toxicity goes. If a fire...
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    pfSense Machine, network requirements

    Thanks for the info on that Scotty & Vnangia, Its good to see cheap still new hardware on newegg thats compatible, even with how dated 7.0 is with drivers already(still?). one of the problems I have going to other online dealers for older hardware is lack of support/warranties. That seems like a...
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    pfSense Machine, network requirements

    OK, my build is changed to a pfSense 1.2.1 based on FreeBSD 7.0 machine, and I am still having difficulty finding a "sure thing" motherboard that is guaranteed to work. I have not found anything in the way of nForce drivers, although on the FreeBSD 7.0 Release Hardware Notes here...
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    pfSense Machine, network requirements

    Yea, the fact that the 9400 was listed on Intel's site ;) I submitted a support claim, as I can find nil information on the 9300 on their website since the creation of the 9400. I plan to ask them if they have any documents highlighting differences between the two, if the load balancing between...
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    pfSense Machine, network requirements

    Thanks for the responses guys, I have been checking out the pfSense forum for a few hours and have read some interesting posts about what it is capable of. Time and time again the devs have mentioned Intel wired NICs. They are either inside Intel people, or Intel's NICs are really damn good. I...
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    pfSense Machine, network requirements

    I'm tossing around the idea of a cheapish new build for a pfSense router for my home as a pet project. I have a couple questions though; I would like to put a couple modems (DSL & Dialup for load balancing & backup, respectively) preferably internal PCI cards although this seems less and less...
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    Disable random network access?

    Reply back Access Pages/Gateways might be in issue, I'm not sure if the router supports this, and even if it did I might catch a lot of flack from people that need to log in every time they log into windows or open a web page. Disabling ports is out of the question. I have a whole...
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    Disable random network access?

    I have a Cisco 871 Router, and aside from disabling the DHCP pool, and assigning a static IP address to known legitimate MAC addresses on the network, is there a way to control (disable) random users accessing the network without my approval first? Near as I can tell, if someone has the know how...
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    Meda-Centric Home

    Hdmi? I confess I know very little about HTPCs, but I have never seen a card that can handle HDMI 1.3(B1?) with both video and audio. I'm certain nVidia and ATI both have video controllers with HDMI outputs, but being that its a video controller, it's just video. How would we easily take the...
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    More comprehensive charts

    The router charts are (in my opinion) the best asset of this site. However, it seems to me they are somewhat incomplete. I wouldn’t think it would be that difficult for this website to set up some kind of relationship with network equipment manufacturers, to the point where they can alert you...
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