Power Supply RMA help report: PC P&C, Thermaltake, Corsair

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Today was RMA day for me. Three failed power supplies. Three RMAs requested. UPDATES posted below… Here’s the low down on each one: Three Power Supplies, Three RMA Procedures Power supply #1 PC Power & Cooling 1kw Brand: PC Power & Cooling (now owned by OCZ, who knew?!) Model: Turbo-Cool 1 Kilowatt Watts: 1,000 Death by: failure on the 12v power connector RMA procedure and responsiveness: easy to fill out form, immediate notification of request received, RMA granted 1 hour

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Blown Corsair power supply cable + motherboard connector

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The photo pretty much says it all… 🙂 UPDATED as per John’s request, here is the motherboard side of things: Top Search Terms:corsair motherboard (4)motherboard connector (3)ao722 motherboard pics (2)com+1+connectors+on+motherboard (2)motherboard connector supply (2)blown motherboard (2)blown mainboard (2)blown desktop power supply (2)blown corsair psu (2)computer+power+supply+connectors (2)

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1030 Got error 28 from storage engine mysql [solved]

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If you receive an error from your MySQL databaser server that reads: #1030 Got error 28 from storage engine Then  you will want to check and make sure your server has sufficient free space. One of my servers gave this error and it was because the drive  that MySQL was installed on had no more free space. So, I repeat, if you get this error check and make sure you have free space! After freeing up some space everything started working

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Best CHEAP Nikon/Nikkor lenses

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These are the best cheap lenses available for Nikon. The definition of “cheap” in this list is going to be lenses readily available for less than $250* USD. Some of these lenses are out of production and you will have to buy used, others are brand spanking new and you can pick them up on Amazon or your other favorite photo store. These are all “5 star” lenses in my book: [starreview tpl=16] Read on for the goods… *if $250 is too

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Patriot Box Office shows preview but won’t play movie! [solved]

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Q. Hiya, I got a patriot box office and it shows the preview of my MKV movie. But then when I hit play button on the remote the PBO just locks up and shows a blank black screen. Can you help??? -MovieFan A. Good news, you may just need a firmware update!  Please go to this page and download the latest firmware for your PBO: PBO Firmware Releaseshttp://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?2131-Update-04-04-2011-PBO-Firmware-ReleasesUpdate 04/04/2011: PBO Firmware Releases -Firmware System Revision update Procedure- *To check which

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Multi-download login from rapidshare, filesonic, megaupload etc. review

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You have probably encountered the slow speeds and cumbersome login steps required if you ever use sites like rapidshare, filesonic, megaupload etc. to upload or download files. To bypass all those hurdles one option is buy premium memberships at each of those sites. However, this can be very expensive if you buy a membership at every site! A relatively new phenomenon in this area is the multi-site “one stop” premium subscription service. There is not a definitive name yet for this category

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Tips from MacBook Air

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[these are some random notes from when I was using a MacBook Air… if I ever use a Mac again I will try to clean up this page!] How to make a window FULLSCREEN? How to prevent a MacBook (Air or Pro or whatever) from sleeping when you close the lid How to take a screenshot (print screen) http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/13/print-screen-mac/ Command+Shift+4 Command+Up (or Left) Arrow Key = Home Command+Down (or Right) Arrow Key = End http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=415600 Switch between Chrome windows http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=496e18cf3b786729&hl=en

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Innova Aviar Disc Golf Putter Review

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2011.Aug.29th After learning to play at my friend Kevin’s course using his discs, it was time to begin purchasing my own discs. One of the first purchases: a putter. My putter of choice: Innova Aviar Disc Golf Putter This post will be updated once I have had sufficient time to evaluate the disc. Updated with impressions and brief review: 2012.Mar.01 Description and mini-review: a very predictable and rugged disc that has held up after hundreds of putts. Even the lower grade plastics (like I

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