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    MSI K9AGM2-FIH Overclocking

    I just bought the MSI K9AGM2-FIH 690g motherboard with a Brisbane X2 3600+ to run an HD-DVD HTPC. The 3600+ isn't enough to run HD-DVDs at stock so I was planning on a modest overclock from 1.9GHz to about 2.2GHz. I know the 690g mobo's aren't considered very good for overclocking, but I...
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    low profile, fanless AGP recommendation

    I think you're right, newegg's price on that particular card is not outrageous. I just mean that a regular 9550 isn't anywhere near $100. I'm willing to pay a little premium for low profile, but not that much!
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    low profile, fanless AGP recommendation

    Thanks for the advice, I wasn't aware of the DVI specs issue. I'll definitely head over to avsforums and see what I can dig up. I just looked up the 6200 series on wikipedia and it seems that different versions support "HD playback". I'm guessing a 6200 card that supports "HD playback"...
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    low profile, fanless AGP recommendation

    Yeah, I need half height cards for my teeny tiny HTPC case. Doesn't look like anybody makes a half-height 7600GS card. The most powerful thing I've been able to find is the Asus 6200 I listed above (good deal with the open box). I plan to use a DVI to HDMI adapter to connect the card to my...
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    low profile, fanless AGP recommendation

    I'm looking for a low profile, fanless AGP card for my HTPC. It needs to be able output at least 1080i (I'd prefer 1080p for future-proofing) and have a DVI port. It will NEVER play games, so gaming performance is a non-factor. It would be nice if it came with a low-profile bracket, but I can...
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    ViewSonic VG2230wm Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD

    Absolutely agree. Objectively, a 22" screen is 21% larger than a 20" screen (assume 16:10 ratio). That's a pretty significant difference. Subjectively, text is MUCH easier to read on a 22" than a 20" with similar resolution.
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    ATI TV Wonder 650 $99 at Best Buy

    A dual HD, PCI-e tuner from Vbox is supposed to be coming out VERY soon. This reviewer claims he'll be receiving one in the mail tomorrow: http://www.hdtvtunerinfo.com/vboxcatseye164e.html Also, DViCO recently announced the "Express" version of their FusionHDTV5 line...
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    3 30" WideScreen CRT TV's Phillips outlet store

    Wow, I never noticed that before! I just went to Toshiba and Samsung and they also only support 480p and 1080i. What's the reason CRT HDTVs don't support 720p? What do they do with a 720p source? Upped to 1080i? Squished to 480p? Shown in a box at 1080i?
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    3 30" WideScreen CRT TV's Phillips outlet store

    The $387 one only lists 480p and 1080i support. Does it really not support 720p? Seems kinda weird to support 1080i and not 720p.
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    DEAD: ATI HDTV wonder $59.99 Free shipping from buy.com

    Just thought everyone would like to know that I received my HDTV Wonder yesterday and it was very obviously an open box item. Everything had been put back together and there was "official" ATI tape on the outer and inner box, but things weren't quite packaged right and when I got to the actual...
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    DEAD: ATI HDTV wonder $59.99 Free shipping from buy.com

    True, but it costs about $120. http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getp...erid=25288901&search=ATI+TV+Wonder+650 I've been interested in this card for a while but was turned off by all the whining on the message boards. For $50, though, I think it might be worth the hassle to try to get...
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    Outpost - 99.99 + FREE SHIPPING! Seagate 400GB ST3400633AS-RK Serial ATA (SATA/300) Retail Hard Drive

    With regards to Seagate Warranty Support, this sucks! Sounds like all we can do is save things as they tell us and hope that everything work out.
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    Outpost - 99.99 + FREE SHIPPING! Seagate 400GB ST3400633AS-RK Serial ATA (SATA/300) Retail Hard Drive

    I ordered mine Saturday and received it Monday (7200.10). Just an hour ago (Tuesday) I received my tracking number. Shipping speed is basically as good as newegg, but what's the deal with the tracking number?!
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    Epox Nforce 2 SFF Mini barebone system $109.99 shipped!!!!!

    newegg now says: Out Of Stock (ETA: 10/6/2006 9:54:00 AM)
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    Epox Nforce 2 SFF Mini barebone system $109.99 shipped!!!!!

    Damn! Finally decided to take the plunge and they're OOS now. Hopefully they get some more in soon. Unless you're planning on playing games through this box, a separate AGP card is not necessary. I have an nForce2 IGP setup connected to my TV that I record TV (PVR-150) and watch movies...