Recent content by dougtran

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    Ultra X-Connect 500W ATX PSU - Black w/UV Green at RadioShack

    For $10 AR, I couldn't resist. I currently have it in a CompUSA's Compaq SRX1710NX special purchased last week. So far, no major problems. My only comment is that you will need a larger mid-size or larger case to make everything fit properly. The modular cables are quite stiff and big. I...
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    FMI 17in LCD Monitor $179.99 + tax *HOT*

    allisolm, FYI: the original post didn't have "NO DVI" in the subject or body. It was later editted with that info.
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    DVI to HDMI cable - $10

    I bought a 15' HDMI cable and a HDMI/DVI converter for my TV/video cards. Seems to work ok although I'm working with Powerstrip to get it fit correctly. I can't compare quality since I don't want to shell out the $150 bucks they wanted at BB. As someone mentioned, if the signal is digital...
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    FMI 17in LCD Monitor $179.99 + tax *HOT*

    Tempting but no DVI. Good find though. I've been noticing LCD prices falling, hope the trend continues.
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    I was able to fix my shutdown problem by performing: 1) Deleted and Recreated MIRROR RAID. 2) Extracted the RAID/IDE drivers from the nForce 5.1 package to a floppy when installing XP using the F6 option. I noticed that the floppy disk that came with the motherobard version is...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Anybody having Windows XP SP2 shutdown problem if they installed the IDE drivers from the Force_5.10 package? The Force_4.27 seems to work fine but I rather use the latest certified drivers. This problems has been driving me crazy. I had to rebuild my brother-in-law PC and everytime I load...
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    Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware and Firewall products thread

    Egads, you're absolutely right the lost of server support in AVG 7.x.
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    Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware and Firewall products thread

    I like AVG for several reason: 1) Will work on MS Server products. 2) Very Stable and unobtrusive compare to Norton's, Mcafee, or Micro-Trend. 3) Updates in v7.0 are now much smaller. 4) And or course, absolutely FREE for home users. It looks like many products have had a history of...
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    Samsung 42" Widescreen at Sears for $999 (starting 06/06)

    I went to Sears 2 weeks to buy this set with the 10% special. However, my wife and I were very disappointed with the picture especially the narrow viewing angle which really means you need a stand for it (extra $100). My wife saw another set that caught her eyes, the Panasonic PT-53X54 for...
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    Thinking of flying Cathay Pacific airlines, DON'T!

    Free Hot Towels = Hot Deal!
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    Free Shipping on tractors

    Joke all you want but I since I have 9+ acres to mow, I had to take a look:-) I think I will stick with the Grasshopper, it nearly cost as much:-(
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    pro-scan, dual-voltage, PAL/NTSC DVD player for $43.86 at Walmart B&M

    Bought two of the 500 series, and both had problems. You can't beat the price/feature ration but quality is lacking. Make sure you can easily return it. Doug
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    Refurbished SCSI/SCA Hard Drives at Surplus Computers

    Ooops, Although they will fit in a 5.25" bay with the proper adapter, they are actually only 3.5" HDD. However, they are 1.6" tall. You will also need a SCA converter if your system doesn't support an 80 pin interface. Doug