Recent content by CaneFan

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    Cannot connect to network/internet

    I recently built a new PC with an Epox 9npa+ Ultra motherboard and an onboard gigabit ethernet port. Everything worked fine for a while. I was able to connect to my router and to the internet. After a while, I could no longer connect to the router (wired connection) to administer it or to...
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    HTPC mobo help

    If you plan on putting that box in your living room you should look for a different case. The two 60mm fans are likely to be noisy which is going to become irritating when you are watching TV/movies. I'm running MythTV on linux on an Athlon XP 2500 with 512 MB of PC 2100 DDR in an Antec...
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    I removed the backplate and now everything lines up. I guess I need to get a new backplate. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    I lined up all the port connectors (PS/2, USB, Firewre, etc) when I installed the motherboard so that it fit with the backplate on the case. I haven't tried to see how the PCI slots line up yet.
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    I have installed the standoffs, but the holes in the standoffs do not line up. The board is resting on the standoffs, so I guess I won't have a problem installing the ram, boards, etc.
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    That's right, only 4 holes line up. I'm wondering if anything could be damaged by not having the motherboard completely tied down.
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    The mobo is an Albatron KX18D Pro (ATX) and the case is an Antec Overture. There is very little room to move the motherboard around. I installed the standoffs in all the holes that lined up with the motherboard. I don't think there is any way the additional holes would work. I'm not sure...
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    Motherboard doesn't line up with case holes

    I just put my motherboard into my case and only 4 out of 9 motherboard holes line up with the posts in the case. Is there any problem with not having the other 5 holes screwed into the case?
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    Do I need extra cooling?

    According to the case's spec, it has " TruePower 380Watt ATX12V power supply features a single-fan design for ultra-quiet operation" and "Thermally-regulated fan installed"
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    Do I need extra cooling?

    I'm building a new box for the first time in years and I'm wondering if I need to buy any additional fans/heatsinks? I'm going to use this box as a home theater PC to do TIVO style recording and listen to radio/music. I'm not planning on doing any gaming. I'm trying to keep this box as quiet...
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    Motherboard video

    I saw the review for that board last night. It look like it will meet my needs, now that I understand the video piece a little better. I was only planning on 256mb memory, but it sounds like I will really need at least 512mb if I skip the AGP video card and want to record MPEG video off the tv...
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    Motherboard video

    Do you have a recommendation for a standard ATX motherboard, rather than a micro-ATX? I'm thinking about pairing it with an AMD Barton 2500.
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    Motherboard video

    I haven't built a box in a while so I a little confused by the motherboards with integrated video. Do these boards require a video card? If not, what are the pros and cons to building a box using the integrated video instead of an AGP video card? I am interested in building a box to hook up...