Recent content by GeoMixster

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    CRT monitor as output for DVD player?

    Virtual Larry - I'm almost to the point of just saying screw it and go for the 19" TV from wally world, but seems like this would be more cheap. Any ideas? Thanks everyone for your advice!
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    CRT monitor as output for DVD player?

    I'll do some reading and checking - at least I have a start now - thanks!!
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    CRT monitor as output for DVD player?

    Certainly *someone* knows how to do this?
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    CRT monitor as output for DVD player?

    Hey there, I happen to have two CRT monitors laying around (17" and 19") and would like to use them as a display for a standalone DVD player if it's possible. However, I have the following questions. 1. Is there an adapter to take the RCA or component video to the VGA plug on the monitor? 2...
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    best cdr/cdrw/dvd-r/dvd-rw drive

    Any idea when this will be shipping? Also, would the PX-504A be a good lower cost alternative? (HyperMicro has the retail box for $183)... -Thanks, Mike
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    best cdr/cdrw/dvd-r/dvd-rw drive

    Hi there, I'm looking to replace my Ricoh ATAPI DVD/CDR/CDRW drive with a DVD burner/CD burner ('superdrive') combo... Any suggestions for a good choice that uses the EIDE interface instead of SCSI? Also, is the standard leaning toward the DVD-R vs. the DVD+R? (That was my impression...)...
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    Snap, crackle, pop...

    Eeek! I hope all is well. Although techincally I could return the hard drives to worst buy if they were damaged. (Not the best business practice in the world, but I need this thing working!!). I'll see how long it takes to arrive and hopefully I'll have better luck. Since my house has a...
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    Snap, crackle, pop...

    N/M, Went with the hot deal on the Antec 430... Now I've got to wait out the two weeks shipping. Hopefully I won't go crazy between now and then. :) Guess I'll just go Geocaching. Thanks for the advice and the links. I appreciate the quick response. -Mike
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    Snap, crackle, pop...

    Would this do the job? http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=33460 (350Watt, Antec) Oh, and I just yanked the power supply and pulled it apart. Two resistors look fried (melted) and (bear with me here) the black square thing with wires running into it that has a screw to hold it to one of...
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    Snap, crackle, pop...

    Long story short, Thought I had a bad hard drive so I bought two new ones, pull everything out and vacuumed the case and powersupply. Put it back and have this: 400W ps Athlon XP 1500+ Epox EP-8KHA+ mb Maxtor 80GB (brand new) drive master, channel 0 Maxtor 80GB (brand new) drive slave...