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Closing this topic now. Thanks for all your help. We found a used Dell Poweredge R310 server with Xeon E3-E5507 and 4GB RAM and already bought it. I hope we made the right decision and hope it will serve us well and not to die soon enough.

Main reason is I need to regulate our bandwidth usage by implementing web filter rules and to set up dedicated bandwidth per network using QoS. Second is VPN for our partners' remote access because I don't like using third party VPN software, and so I could troubleshoot at home. . Other reason is IDS/IPS and Gateway Antivirus. I forgot to include captive portal above, the management wants to give WiFi access to our clients. In my previous office I'm using Fortinet and Cyberoam UTM appliances but my current employer can't afford any commercial UTM right now and I don't know any cheaper alternative. I only know of pfSense and Untangle. I'm also aware that it won't be able to compete with the commercial UTM's feature and performance, but it's better to have it than nothing. It's an upgrade to our current production setup (DD-WRT, Yes I know). I'm currently looking for reviews on Mikrotik devices, and also considering your suggestion as another option if it fit my requirements. :lol: Thank You!

Hi, I am planning to build a pfSense box for a small business environment. I would like to know if the AMD Athlon 5350 2.05GHz Quad-Core is a good choice for our environment, if not kindly suggest me a better processor or possibly a better build. The budget allocated for this project is just $270 only. Also, please consider the following details for your reference: Workstations = 40 Internal Servers = 5 Servers in DMZ = 2 OpenVPN = Max of 5 sessions. Webfilter = Yes Snort = Yes ClamAV = Maybe? Internal Routing = No, our layer 3 switch handles the routing in our internal network except going to the DMZ. NAT = YES Thank You!

Hi, Has anyone of you tried using this appliance? I'm new to systems/storage admin job and I need to access the RAID controller of this in order to check its RAID Config and physical drives. The problem I am seeing is that there is no display port in this appliance, the only available port is iSCSI and CRT (RJ45) port. Storage appliance is connected via iSCSI cable to another server, the only thing I can see on that server is the logical drive not the physical drives and raid config. Haven't tried via CRT though. Hope someone can help me to access its RAID Controller. Thank you!

Very clean shot, deep black and nice focusing on the moon 9/10 Here's mine. I'm using Finepix s4200 and I'm new to photography scene

I'm planning to get a WD Caviar Green for storage purposes only. I've read all around the internet that the Green one has a head parking issue which degrades the drives lifespan. How about the newer WD Green (EZRX), does it still have the same issue or they already applied a permanent fix for that without using the wdidle utility? Thanks! :lol:

Wow, thanks for giving me a detailed guide. Currently it has a 2GB DDR2 RAM dunno about its frequency, it's still on Windows XP Home Ed., I downgraded it from Windows Vista Home Basic, I thought that the high CPU Utilization could be an OS problem.

I think it's not? Lol, I'm just gonna check it again Yeah, it is a Mobile Express 4 Chipset I still got my Tuniq-TX4 laying around :lol: . and, If heat would be an issue, are external cooling pads a big help? :huh: Thanks for the responses.

Hello guys, are there any of you which had experiences in upgrading a laptop's CPU? I had an Inspiron 1545 Laptop which has a Celeron 900 (45nm Penryn, Socket P) 1C/1T @ 2.20GHz. I gave it already to my mom for web surfing and video streaming, now I noticed that when she uses it for streaming any web videos (youtube, etc.) the browser's CPU usage goes to 90%-99% which generates stuttering. I found a Core 2 T6xxx around the internet for sale, the socket and architecture is similar to the current CPU my laptop has. In case I bought the Core 2 Duo CPU, do you think some issues will surface, or will it work right away once I installed it? Thank You! :lol:

My issue has been resolved. I've replaced my PSU with a Seasonic G550. Thanks everyone for the feedbacks.

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, that's what I'm planning to propose.

Hi guys, I'm wondering if there is a similar feature like creating a snapshots in Virtual Machines in windows using a software. My current office station has lot of applications needed to be open because it is used for systems and resource monitoring. Now, there are instances that this computer crashes, and it's a pain in the arse re-opening those things again. Is there anyway I could save the current working state, and when it crashes again I could just recover the recent working state to avoid re-opening the applications again? Thank You! :lol: :lol:

Somehow I finally figured out how to make the exported image identical from my LR. I just changed the color space from sRGB to my monitor's color space. Now, I wonder how does my image looks like on other monitors.

Hello, I am having a problem right now when my Video Card is inserted, my system hangs, displays went off randomly, and GPU fans started spinning at 100%. However this doesn't happen when GPU is not inserted. I checked the 12v Rails of my PSU using a multimeter and below are the results. Without my GPU inserted: 12V1 = 11.73V, 12V2 = 11.72V With GPU inserted: 12V1 = 11.57V 12V2 = 10.8V Do you think that my PSU is causing the problem? BTW, I got an HD 5870, and a AcBEL CE2 500 PSU. Specs of my PSU below Thanks Thanks! :lol:

Hi, thanks for informing about broken links. I've updated it now, and should be working by now.

Ok, I found out what causes this, it was Lighroom's color space. I tried changing the working space via Profile on my Adobe Photoshop the export were now the same, however I couldn't find any other way to fix it in lightroom. >_<

None, there aren't any other options that might possibly change the export result. >_<

Hi guys, when I try to export some image, the exported image is different from the one which is in Adobe LR. But when I'm trying to view the exported image in Adobe PS or LR, the image displays correctly. Do you have any idea what causes this, and what workaround I can do to export it correctly. By the way, Source Photo is JPEG and will be exported to JPEG 100% in sRGB color settings. Kindly check link below to visualize what I'm trying to say, and to view the full image comparison. Image 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tconi3o4xmwipii/lr-3.png?dl=0 Image 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tcts77hlb2t1v6/lr-2.png?dl=0

No OC, and this also happens even without drivers installed. My PSU gets warm too even without having too much load. >_<

Hi, I am currently having a problem with my system, I'm using an HD 5870 (OLD ) and a AcBel CE2 500 PSU. The problem is my system hangs, displays goes black, and the GPU Fans started spinning at 100%. When I remove the Graphics Card, and just use my IGP the problem isn't occurring. I tested the 2 6Pin PCI-e Cable using a multimeter, and while the card is inserted. System is Working (Display is ON, Everything is functional) - PCI-e Cable # 1 - 11.57V - PCI-e Cable # 2 - 10.8 V System is unresponsive (Problem Occured, No Display, Fans at 100%) - PCI-e Cable # 1 - 11.73V - PCI-e Cable # 2 - 11.72V Below is my PSU Specs: and Here is my System Specs: CPU: i3 2120 @ 3.3GHz GPU: HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 MOBO: Gigabyte GA-B75M-HD3 RAM: 4 GB Kingston LP 1333MHz DDR3 PSU: Acbel CE2 500 HDD: 1x 500GB WD Caviar Blue Cooler: Corsair H60 Fans: 4x 120mm Fractal Fans Do you think it is a PSU or a GPU problem? BTW, I'm planning to upgrade but not so soon. That's why I wanna pinpoint the cause Thank You!

My Co-workers' displays, I just mess around with it when he's not around. Lol. Taken with my ZTE Grand X V987, edited tone, and saturation with Adobe Photoshop Thank You!

I'm not a good critic when it comes to photography since I'm still a newbie at it, but I'll try to be. lol 8/10, Nice shot there, I find the foreground defocusing nice. The noise blended the tone and ambiance of the photo amazingly. And, here's my shot. Was taken using my Fujifilm Finepix S4200. Thank You! :lol:

Hi Guys, I'm currently using an AcBel CE2 500w PSU, and now I'm planning to upgrade it, since I'll be buying a GPU sooner. But, I'm still undecided what PSU to pick. Here are my current choices: - Corsair CS650M 80+ Gold - FSP Aurum 650W 80+ Gold - Cooler Master V650 80+ Gold Is it worth it to spend extra bucks in 80+ Gold PSUs? or It'll be good to just pick an 80+ Bronze PSU? If you would, please suggest me a better PSU on my list which is within $100 price range. To give you guys an idea what my system currently have CPU: i5 3570 w/ Corsair H60 RAM: 8 GB 1600Mhz Crucial Ballistix Elite RAM GPU: Planning to buy a GTX 760 or R9 280X HDD: 1TB WD Blue, and 128GB Samsung EVO SSD Thank You! :lol:

Hello, While extending the partition of my D:\ an error occurred, after rebooting my PC my Drive D:\ shows up as RAW Partition. I've tried using EaseUS Data Recovery and it was able to list all files inside that partition, however I can't export those files since I'm using the trial version. Is there any alternative way or application to recover those files without the paid EaseUS Data Recovery wizard or without using a cracked one? Thank You! :lol:

Thanks guys for your help. I will try bending back the pins eventually I've already planned replacing it but just for the sake of saving money. :lol: You just made my day. Lol.