Carbonite.co.za - Free South African Classifieds - Tech talk, news, discussion http://www.carbonite.co.za/ All manner of tech talk, news and discussion goes in here. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:55:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.carbonite.co.za/images/SeamusLight/misc/rss.png Carbonite.co.za - Free South African Classifieds - Tech talk, news, discussion http://www.carbonite.co.za/ 3G fail over @ Client site http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/3g-fail-over-%40-client-site-54083/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:52:31 GMT Have a client who's ADSL line get's stolen quite often

I want to make a recommendation for 3G fail over so when it happens again, 3G will kick in and supply the internet.Client has an 8 ports switch connected to a ADSL Router. So here are my Questions

1.Will the client need a new router with 3G fail over functionality (are there 8 ports switches that can do this)
2. Do i only need to buy a 2 port 3G router and plug the 8 port switch onto there

I need something in place that when the ADSL Line drops, the 3G kicks in automatically

Please advise some options

Thanks in advance ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion zoid http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/3g-fail-over-%40-client-site-54083/ PS3 Upgrade (4.45) Bricking Consoles http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/ps3-upgrade-4-45-bricking-consoles-54068/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:09:50 GMT Don't update your PS3 today!

Quote:
We've started getting reports from some readers that the update is bricking their system, locking their consoles on the boot-up "ribbon" screen, and a thread on Sony's official forums shows the issue is far from isolated.

kotaku source
More on the PS forum ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Stuart http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/ps3-upgrade-4-45-bricking-consoles-54068/ DICE/EA to optimise for AMD and Nvidia to radically change business model http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/dice-ea-optimise-amd-nvidia-radically-change-business-model-54063/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:30 GMT Rumor: AMD Gets Exclusive Optimization for all Frostbite 3 Games | PC Perspective... Rumor: AMD Gets Exclusive Optimization for all Frostbite 3 Games | PC Perspective

Nvidia Set to Radically Change Business Model, License Graphics Cores to Others - X-bit labs

HSA foundation hosted a mass developers conference last week, Adobe have commited to open source code for better day to day client product applications, MS is one that is on the cusp of joining as a Windows OS based on HSA is very tantilising for MS right now amidst the shock and horror of Win8 and the failed marketing of XB1. AMD, ARM, Qualcom, Sony, Samsung all already part of the HSA foundation will see tremendous leverage in desktop and mobile space. ARM and AMD have been in co-operation for some time, now ARM has a 64bit effienct Cortex core and AMD are implementing on the new server space systems. (AMD slates first ARM server chip, 'Seattle,' for 2014 | PCWorld), AMD have also ditched MS based mobile parts in favour of Android which Samsung is optimised around. Nvidia's comments are a bit untowards and rather bitter, but Nvidia is now in catch up mode. ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Sarinaide http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/dice-ea-optimise-amd-nvidia-radically-change-business-model-54063/ Huawei open to Nokia deal but says Windows mobile remains weak http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/huawei-open-nokia-deal-but-says-windows-mobile-remains-weak-54059/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:37:22 GMT Just inserting some lame sentence here because this board won't let you just quote an article without also giving your 2c. Now to the real story . . .

Quote:
Huawei would consider buying Nokia to help it become the world’s leading smartphone maker, according to the head of the Chinese telecom group’s consumer business.

“We are considering these sorts of acquisitions; maybe the combination has some synergies but depends on the willingness of Nokia. . . .”

. . .

“Whether Windows Phone [will be] successful is difficult to say – it has a very small market share. [Windows Phones] are weak but still require a licence fee. That’s not good. Android is free.”

More
]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Stuart http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/huawei-open-nokia-deal-but-says-windows-mobile-remains-weak-54059/ Any BF3 private servers I could join? http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/any-bf3-private-servers-i-could-join-54006/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:02:03 GMT I play a lot of BF3 (when I'm home not doing long hauls away)
I enjoy playing on puplic servers but the lack of team work really irritates me. I wish to play the game the way it was meant to be played.

So if you have any suggestions please let me know how or where to go...

Been playing for a while now but the few of my friends who play don't play on private servers or work as a team...

Please guys, help a brother out. ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Scrapps http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/any-bf3-private-servers-i-could-join-54006/ Internet Traffic on LinuX http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/internet-traffic-linux-53995/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:31:57 GMT Hi, I need some advise. We have a 25GB Internet cap at Current ISP. This cap is being utilized really quick by 12+ people at the bussiness Now,... Hi,

I need some advise. We have a 25GB Internet cap at Current ISP. This cap is being utilized really quick by 12+ people at the bussiness

Now, we can sort of monitor usage by protocol and HTTp traffic, but the issue is we want to see specific Internet traffic logged to individual IP's and filter out local traffic

My Question

What Ubuntu based software can we use to log only internet traffic to IP's. We need to see where our cap is going to and what is being downloaded

Please advise, our ISP is not very helpful ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion zoid http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/internet-traffic-linux-53995/ SSD busy dying? http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/ssd-busy-dying-53969/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:21:08 GMT So my pc was working fine until last week wednesday. I came home from work and pc was frozen. I restarted it and after about 2 minutes in windows i... So my pc was working fine until last week wednesday. I came home from work and pc was frozen. I restarted it and after about 2 minutes in windows i got a bsod critical_process_died. So tried to fix it and eventually did a refresh and then a clean install of windows on my OCZ Vertex 4. After clean install about 1 hour later same issue. Flashed bios. Flashed firmware same issue. After the bsod the drive is missing from the bios and after about 5 restarts its back. SSD done for? Or am i missing something?

Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion BollaZee http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/ssd-busy-dying-53969/ Which VPN provides best speed for Netflix? http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/vpn-provides-best-speed-netflix-53939/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:18:52 GMT Hi Just wondering which VPN provides the best streaming speed for Netflix. I have tried two. Unotelly works but rarely get up to two bars.... Hi

Just wondering which VPN provides the best streaming speed for Netflix. I have tried two. Unotelly works but rarely get up to two bars. UnblockUS gives slightly better speed but issues with having to ID you and some R1800 error code.

StrongVPN you have to flash your router if it is openVPN compatible. HMA waiting on a reply but seemingly you also have to flash your router with openVPN. HMA gets the best reviews btw..

Any recommendations? ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Mandarin http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/vpn-provides-best-speed-netflix-53939/ Choosing the best gaming headset http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/choosing-best-gaming-headset-53894/ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:58:28 GMT Hey guys,

I need some help with deciding on a new headset.
I've been through Razer's, CM Storm's, Logitech's and so on.
I've been looking at Seinnheiser's and they look promising, but I'm not sure which to take.
I'll be using the headset for gaming purposes mostly.

1.) Sennheiser PC 333D Closed Type Binarutal - Headset with 3D Headset - Black and Silver

Sennheiser PC 333D - Gaming Headset with 7.1 surround powered by Dolby® Headphone

2.) Sennheiser PC 360 Premium Headset with open Accoustics

Sennheiser PC 360 - Gamer Headset - Hi-fi sound for gaming - Intuitive sound controls, noise-canceling microphone

3.) Seinnheiser PC 350

http://en-de.sennheiser.com/professi...llation-pc-350

I'm leaning towards the PC 360, but I'm not sure...

I'm looking for the most comfortable headset, aswell great sound

Please help me decide :D

Oh yeah, I've also looked at SteelSeries?

Let me know what you guys think!
Shot
Paul ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion tripWire http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/choosing-best-gaming-headset-53894/ Lovefilm http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/lovefilm-53840/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:33:50 GMT Anyone signed up for lovefilm in SA? Anyone signed up for lovefilm in SA? ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Mandarin http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/lovefilm-53840/ Laptop Keboard Squeak http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/laptop-keboard-squeak-53835/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:04:48 GMT I recently bought a Samsung NP350V5C laptop. As soon as I took it out of the box I noticed that the spacebar on the keyboard squeaked loudly, every... I recently bought a Samsung NP350V5C laptop. As soon as I took it out of the box I noticed that the spacebar on the keyboard squeaked loudly, every time I pressed it. I then noticed that a panel at the bottom was loose, and returned the laptop, receiving another of the same unit in exchange. The new one's panel is fine, but the spacebar squeaks just like the last.

I've had a look online, and it seems that a number of other brands have laptops that do this too. Is it common? What causes it? Bad manufacturing?

I tried to find out if there was anything I could do to fix it myself, but, as usual, found contradicting replies to similar threads. Some people claim one can safely remove chiclet keys, while others object to this. Some claim certain lubricants work, others say they are dangerous.

What would be the best way to rectify this? Seeing as though this is the 2nd unit to do this, I don't even think there's any point in returning it, as the next is likely to have the same problem.

Thanks in advance for any assistance. ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Bl1zz4rd http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/laptop-keboard-squeak-53835/ Strange revving noise from pc http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/strange-revving-noise-pc-53814/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:27:16 GMT Hi guys so I recently got myself a prodigy build together and every time I go into a game, every 3min or so my pc just revs... It's not the gfx card since it's fan speed is kept constant and it's not the cpu since I have watercooling installed... I was wondering if it can be the psu I have a corsair gs600 psu...

Has anyone else had an issue like this?

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Mrs. Balls http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/strange-revving-noise-pc-53814/ ASUS FM2+A88XM Pro revealed http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/asus-fm2-a88xm-pro-revealed-53809/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:58:19 GMT ASUS Shows Off A88XM-Pro FM2+ Socket Motherboard - Supports Kaveri APUs... ASUS Shows Off A88XM-Pro FM2+ Socket Motherboard - Supports Kaveri APUs

This is the update to the FM2 socket and chipset designed for the upcoming AMD Kaveri release later this year. PCI-e 3.0 support for the first time by AMD motherboards. ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Sarinaide http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/asus-fm2-a88xm-pro-revealed-53809/ An interesting bit of info on stability testing... http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/interesting-bit-info-stability-testing-53761/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:07:23 GMT These are the maximum loads exerted on the CPU during "100%" load:

100% - Hotdog 15h V0.02
87% - Linpack 11.0.1.005
87% - OCCT 4.40 (CPU OCCT - SDS)
87% - Prime95 V27.9 (LargeFFT)
83.8% - AOD 4.2.6 (Calculation Test)
83.8% - Prime95 V27.9 (SmallFFT)
72.9% - Blender 2.66a (Burning Plane scene)
70.6% - Cinebench R11.5
68.4% - X264 R2273
67.3% - Euler3D Stars (CFD Benchmark)
66.2% - HyperPI 0.99b
65% - AOD 4.2.6 (CPU Test)
62.9% - AOD 4.2.6 (FPU Test)
56.2% - wPrime 2.09

Thanks to the legend himself, Mr Stilt, for these figures. ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Oj0 http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/interesting-bit-info-stability-testing-53761/ Black ops 2 steam http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/black-ops-2-steam-53695/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:56:48 GMT Hi guys, So recently after I changed my modem, and when I try to find multiplayer games in black ops 2. I cannot find any South African games.... Hi guys,

So recently after I changed my modem, and when I try to find multiplayer games in black ops 2. I cannot find any South African games. Only international I have tried changing my search settings and still no luck. I have enabled my Upnp and I have forwarded the ports needed for black ops 2. My ping is fine about 20 ms

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Tech talk, news, discussion Mustafa http://www.carbonite.co.za/f20/black-ops-2-steam-53695/