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So I did some more research and asked around, and I think the "nforce" temp is actually by Northbridge (chipset) temperature!! So that is at ~96C!! That seems bad... how can I cool this differently on ASUS M2NPV-VM mb? I can't find and good, quiet solutions in any forums or elsewhere. Can...

I installed the MSI 8500GT-MTD256EH (http://www.msicomputer.com/pro...GT-MTD256EH&class=vga) last week. The install was easy, the drivers that came on the CD worked on Vista, no problem. All I can do right now HD-wise is watch OTA HD content on my wimpy 19-inch monitor... and that plays...

I have an HP Pavillion dv1000 notebook. It is almost 2 years old, and I did not get the extended warranty. I was watching an hour long show on the laptop on a fully charged 12 cell battery. After it was over, I shutdown the laptop. The next day I plugged the laptop into the power supply...

Yays or Nays?

This is the beginnings of a ?Home Theater? PC. I will buy a video card and sound card in the future?The onboard will work for now. I already have a basic tuner which I will upgrade in the future. Let me know if you see any problems or if I am ready to build!! CASE: Antec Solution Series...

Thanks for the info. I am doing some more research and will take your recommendations into consideration. My goal is to stay under $800, but do not want to limit my options for upgrading in the future. I may go with a different casing all together, and cancel the Shuttle idea...as they do...

I would like to build a smaill PC with these specs for sure: Minimum 300gb hard drive Video card capable of watching multiple movies/recordings simultaneously (PCI-Express - because it the cool thing to do) 1-2gb RAM AMD Processor This being my first build I am not sure how to pick out...

I am not committed to the speakers, but I might just get a decent 2.1 system until I can afford a better 5.1 sound system. I am looking to make this system a long lasting one, but I don't know if I need to wait (and maybe splurge) on the nforce4 mobo?? Is it really worth it? Will my above...

I am definitely leaning towards the PVR500, since I would probably get a second tuner later anyways. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks, I just posted my build on their site.

Here is the "almost" final verdict for my system build. This is a Media Center and semi-serious gaming system. I probably won't get everything until late January, so... I may make small changes and search for better prices, but this is pretty close to what I want. Any input is welcome and...

I'm building a somewhat similar system with some extras. The "final" build is about the 7th reply in the forum. Check it out if you want: Gaming/Media Center I am not an expert on compatable parts, but your system looks good. Definitely get a second dvd reader drive.

I will be doing some gaming... I really like doom3 and HL2

last word.

Is phantomracoon a girl? I hope so with that picture? You joined 6 days before me.. your stupid too. Do these forums go off track often? I hope so this is somewhat entertaining.