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    PC + NAS in one?

    He partitions separate resources to both the NAS portion and PC gaming portion so I don't think they would effect each other under load. He demonstrates it at the end by making a file transfer to the NAS from the gaming VM while playing a heavy-load game. The result: no FPS loss in the game...
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    PC + NAS in one?

    The title is probably little misleading, but checkout this video: In this video, this guy builds a single machine, and partitions it using UNRAID to create a VM for this gaming needs, and several shares for items related to that (shadow play, backup, game storage, etc.). I'm in the midst of...
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    Poll: Router + NAS Combos

    Any reason why you picked the Synology? Seems like that wasn't within the original budget. In regards to FreeNAS I believe the general consensus across the verteran NAS users is that if you're going the FreeNAS route, that implies you're building a PC for the intended purpose of using...
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    Poll: Router + NAS Combos

    I'm not a veteran of NAS usage at all, but Buffalo's 421e has gone on sale on amazon for a pretty cheap price (compared to the thecus). Give it a look: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO0DE0W/?tag=snbforums-20 Maybe one of the more experienced guys can comment on it here. I know also that some of...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    Bump! I'd like to buy the stuff sometime soon. Is the above configuration any good? Does it over complicate? Am I spending too much? I talked to the wife about cabling and she doesn't mind me wiring a bit so I will be wiring the HTPC directly to the network switch so no need for the edimax...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    I just have problems with my network where it cuts out at random, often during gaming sessions which is extremely unfortunate because the particular games I play are real time, PvP style stuff so it translates to major frustration. I've replaced literally every component other than Ethernet...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    Unfortunately I cannot do that today, have some other chores that will probably take up the majority of my time. But, while the test you suggested would give us the value of how fast my HomePlugs work in a best case scenario, I'm not sure how much it would help us. Realistically, I cannot put...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    My desktop doesn't have wireless connection, which is why I'm using it in location C. Also, if I went Modem -> HomePlug, then all the wireless in my house would be degraded to the speed that the Homeplug sends out, which was just measured as appalling, lol.
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    So, I went home and did some extensive tests on my in-home network with various noise scenarios using NetioGUI and plotted the data in openoffice for some side by side comparisons and the results were staggering. So, first, the gear being used in this test are as follows: Client: Intel(R)...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    I will certainly do some investigation work on my current set up to see if I can improve it at all by removing devices adding unnecessary noise to the circuit my Power AV kit is using. Going to take a look at this guide Mr. Higgins himself wrote :) I tried to watch it via the wireless on my...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    Thank you guys for your responses. I'll try and answer your questions to my best ability but I apologize for any novice remarks I make. I don't actually know. What I want is enough to be able to watch 1080p twitch.tv VODs, and 1080p youtube videos, which currently is not the case even 80% of...
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    Biggest Bang for the Smallest Buck Wireless Revamp

    Hey guys, I'm looking to improve the wireless in my apartment. Here is a summary of all the info and the conclusion I've come to. I'd love some feedback on this conclusion. Devices in need of support: 1 x Desktop - 50 ft from the router 1 x Home Theater PC - 15 ft from router 1 x Laptop -...
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    QoS and Maximum Simultaneous Connections

    I'm not sure if the filters on the router charts are off but I'm trying to get a router that supports automatic QoS and a lot of simultaneous connections. About 3 days ago I used the router charts and the most cost effective one was the DIR 655 by Dlink. Now I did it again just to pull it up and...
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