Recent content by JMoore

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    Windows 7 Media Center Guide Won't Download

    Hi guys, I just built a new HTPC. I'm using Windows 7 beta, and a Aver Media Pci-e combo TV tuner. Live tv works, but the guide does not download. Here is the error message. If you guys could help, it would be greatly appreciated; I'm stumped.
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    Help; Memory Slot Blocks TV Tuner from Fitting

    Thanks for the feedback. As for my RAM, I only have 1 slot on the mobo (it is matx). However, I'm still considering a new mb just because i have to replace the powersupply and heatsink anyway. So, it wouldn't require too much more work to replace the mb then too.
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    Help; Memory Slot Blocks TV Tuner from Fitting

    Hey guys, I need some advice. Last night, I built my first htpc. However, the memory slot on my mb (GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L) blocks my TV tuner (AVerMedia AVerTV Combo PCIe). Essentially, the TV tuner is too long. If I put the tuner in, it blocks one of my RAM slots. So, I was hoping for some...
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    Looking for Advice on my new Sub $500 Build

    Edit: Even though no one has replied, I might as well update the new components I am thinking of. For the processor, I am thinking of going with the E2200. As for HD I am thiking Samsung.
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    Tools, CDs, Parts

    In addition to what everyone else has mentioned sometimes I find it is useful to have some spare parts on hand in case I need to isolate the problem. Whether it be a bad psu, gpu, ext.
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    Looking for Advice on my new Sub $500 Build

    Hey guys, My name is John and even though I have been out of the computer scene for awhile, I have decided to build a new computer as my old one is just not up to par anymore. Hopefully, you guys will be able to help me critique some of the parts I chose, and double check to make sure I am...
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    XBox 360 Elite Reliability Issues?

    The Benq and new hatchi (sp) dvd drives are a lot quieter than the original dvd launch drives, so noise isn't as much as issue as it was before. Also, the 65nm chips should start being used in the fall on all xbox consoles (not just the elite). and finally, people have been expecting a price cut...
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    RANT: thanks for spoiling the movie for me

    The movies been out for awhile. If it just came out I could understand why'd you be upset, but it has been out on dvd for about a month or two.
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    Attn: Acer AL2051W Owners

    good enough for me, thx. anyone else have any experiences/thoughts?
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    Attn: Acer AL2051W Owners

    How well does the stand adjust? I know it doesn't have height adjustment but how easy is it to tilt the screen ext. The reason I ask this is that when I went out to check out the glossy panels today, a lot of the monitors would not adjust whatsoever. So, I was wonderign how the Acer stacked...
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    Upgrading a broken PC

    id change the mb to a gigabyte s3 or ds3. everything else looks good to me
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    LCD's

    Well, im new to all this but the 22" would gie you more screen space, while the 20" would give you more detail since it is the same amount of pixels in a smaller space. The nec is also highly praised for being a great monitor w/ great colors ext. it also has a s-ips panel inside of it which...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Thanks for your help Knight. You gave me alot to think about. I think immma go with the 20 WS, and just check out a glossy panel at BB to see how it looks. If it looks good the Acer may be it for me, though I can't change the lighting in my room (in a college dorm)
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    I have reviewed the LCD buyers guide and some other threads on this forum, but I still find I have a few questions. One of my questions is whether or not I should go 19"-20"lcd. I am building a new computer in April, but don't want to spend 300$ on a graphics card. I was thinking of getting...
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    19-20" Question

    I have reviewed the LCD buyers guide and some other threads on this forum, but I still find I have a few questions. One of my questions is whether or not I should go 19"-20"lcd. I am building a new computer in April, but don't want to spend 300$ on a graphics card. I was thinking of getting...