Recent content by NobleKain

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    HTPC "my way" - Suggestions?

    Here's what I want to do... some of which are "basic" functions, others are a bit more complex. I wanna build an HTPC setup. It must support HDTV recording, and dual tuner capabilities. Additionally, it must have surround sound output. I want to rip all my DVDs to it (or to another file...
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    nVidia Dual-Tuner card accessory setup

    I just read the article about the nVidia Dual-Tuner card, and I?ve very curious about one thing: The idea behind the HTPC boxes, or media center PC?s is great, but I am looking for slightly more functionality. My house is brand new, and as a result has been prewired with ?Media Plates? in...
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    Dell Inspiron XPS M170

    Well it looks as if Anandtech answered! http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2543 I can't wait till the review!
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    http://www.asrock.com/support/Download/dl_939Dual-SATA2.htm Go there... it's all the latest drivers for your system
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    Another thing you MD notes: What kind of Video Card do you have? PCI-x or AGP? If AGP, is it a 3.3v card? If so you MB says "don't use it. It can cause the card and your system permanent damage".
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    Also, there is a new update for your MB drivers... did you get it?
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    From your manual... same deal: Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939Dual-SATA2 motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand...
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    What's you MB model?
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    Mine were also matched pair, but apparently also required specific placement. AND Dual Channel DIMMS were required "in pairs" so just 1 stick wouldn't work.
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    need help, my new build is giving me fits!!!

    I had a VERY similar problem with my machine: (and solved it... perhaps they are related?) My mach specs: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice (retail) EVGA AMD nForce4 SLI MB EVGA Geforce 7800 GTX 1 GB Dual Channel DDR400 [2x512] (XMS Corsair) Seagate 80GB SATAII HD Plextor DVDR/-RW SATA...
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    Dell Inspiron XPS M170

    I haven't heard much of anything about Dell's XPS M170. It looks amazing! I have an Inspiron XPS Gen1, and my only complaint about it is the HUGE power brick it requires. This new one is pictured with a 90-watt brick similar to the standard 65-watt brick that Dell uses. Is this just...