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    Can't get Xbox 360 working as Windows Media Center Extender

    I recently moved and cannot get my Xbox 360 set up to stream media. At my old place, it worked flawlessly. Old setup: Xbox 360 (hard wired) Dell POS PC running Windows 7 32-bit (hard wired) D-Link DIR-615 wireless N router With this setup, all I had to do was turn on my Xbox and...
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    Intel i5-430m vs. AMD P920

    Looking to buy a laptop that will be used primarily with ProTools M-Powered recording software. Secondary uses are the usual: Web browsing, DVD watching, music and maybe some DVD encoding. Which processor would be better for recording music? I can get either in a comparable system for $599...
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    Need a new laptop for music recording.

    As the title says, my friend is looking to buy a new laptop for her boyfriend (an aspiring rapper) that needs to run the Avid Pro Tools music recording software. I've been googling all morning and am still confused on what the system requirements for this software is. It looks like it's going...
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    I destroyed my iPhone. Best place to buy replacement glass?

    As the title says, I destroyed my iPhone. Cracked the glass on my 3GS and just dropped it again and lost a chunk of glass. I don't want to get the iPhone 4, so where is the best place to get replacement glass? I'm willing to do it myself, but will also consider having someone else do it...
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    2007 Mazda 6 keyless entry doesn't work.

    I bought a used 2007 Mazda 6 sedan almost one year ago exactly. It's a great car, but my stupid clicker hasn't worked for eleven of the twelve months I've owned the car. It's not a huge issue as I've been getting along fine without, just a really annoying hassle. When I bought the car the...
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    Received eviction notice. Need advice.

    I was served an unlawful detainer notice by my landlord on Thursday nov 11 that was dated on Wednesday nov 10. I have until Monday to file a response or be automatically evicted. I need some unofficial advice before proceeding. The area of jurisdiction is San Diego, CA. My roommate and I were...
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    Most overrated team in the NFL

    Without a doubt, it's the chargers. I go to school in SD, but unlike every other person who is non-native to SD, I have not jumped on this bandwagon. The offense is electrifying at times, yes. But all too often they fail to score inside the redzone. It seems like the offense is completely...
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    Sony VAIO: no audio through HDMI port?

    Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E Windows 7 64-bit RC1 3GB PC2-6400 Nvidia 8400M GT Exactly as the title states. Tried watching some of my Blu-ray movies on my HDTV to make sure I was satisfied with the results before I sold my PS3. Image quality was pretty good, but there was no audio when using hdmi...
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    Poll: Is/was Vista really that bad?

    This is my first post on these forums in a very long time. What brings me back to ask this question is the upcoming release of Windows 7. I have a few friends that are Mac junkies, but really have no idea what they're talking about when it comes to computers and are convinced they're...
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    Nice place to take a girl out in Anaheim, CA?

    So I've got plans to take a girl I haven't seen in four years out tomorrow night in Anaheim, CA. Yes, where Disneyland is and no Disneyland is not an option. She's new to the area and has tasked me to pick where we go. Problem is, I'm coming from San diego and the extent of my knowledge of...
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    Dead Space vs. Resident Evil 5

    I just finished Dead Space for the first time and playing through again with all the upgrades. I picked this game up for $25 bucks after eyeing since launch. I never bought it because I really wasn't expecting a whole lot from EA (who ever does?). After beating RE5 twice in a row and now...
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    1080P and 360/PS3

    I've been using my PS3 and xbox 360 on my cheapo 32" Olevia LCD with one HDMI input for 2 years now. While 720p is nice, the enthusiast in me always wants, but can't afford the best. My PC took a crap the other day so I went out and bought a hdmi to dvi adapter and connected my PS3 to my 24"...
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    Need help installing amp and sub using the stock deck

    Just bought a 2007 mazda6, great car for the price. I want to bring over one of my FUBR-12 subs and a 1000w amp. Here's the tough part, I want to keep the stock deck. The way the dash is setup, the deck is a massive piece of the console and is attached to the climate controls (I think). The...
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    Very slow xbox live and PSN performance

    I've been getting very slow performance on both xbox live and PSN. I don't play games online with the ps3, but gears of war 2 is a lag test for me 90% of the time. On both systems, downloading demos is incredibly slow. Neither will tell you the speed, but when I watch the data transfer on...
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    Protesting Gears of War 2

    I've officially had it with this game. So much potential thrown down the drain for ill-logical reasons. I threw in GoW1 today after waiting 15 min for a lag fest in GoW2, and I had so much fun. Who's with me? XBL: BadKarma1303
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    Extremely low framerate in CoD4 on PS3

    I've been playing CoD4 on my 360 since the day it came out. Ran absolutely flawlessly as far as connection to games and framerate. Last week I picked up a copy of CoD4 for PS3 since I now have more friends that own PS3s than 360s. Now, besides the little irritating issues the PS3 version...
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    Budget TV help

    Since most threads in this forums seem to be geared towards high end, expensive choices, I thought I'd ask your advice on cheap HDTVs. I'm primarily looking for a 32-37" TV that will be primarily used for PS3, XBox 360 and some cable HDTV viewing. I already have a nice 50" Sammy that I love...
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    PS3 owners: Please do not buy Soldier of Fortune: Payback

    What a piece of crap. I liked the first two SoF games and almost bought the third installment. Luckily I talked myself out of it and rented it instead. The graphics look like a really good PS2 game. Framerate is absolutely horrible, gotta be in the low 20s, maybe lower in a lot of parts...
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    Need help in diagnosis

    I drive a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (5.2L V8) and when I went on break at work today, I was greeted by a huge puddle of coolant under my car. I popped the hood and both the reservior and the radiator were bone dry. I couldnt see where it was leaking from, but when I popped the hood...
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    HDMI to DVI adapter

    I want to hook my PS3 to my 24" LCD using an HDMI to DVI adapter. How would I get sound?
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    Any PS3 owners have your system in an enclosed entertainment center?

    I have my PS3 inside my TV stand, the kind with the double glass doors. Anyone else have their PS3 in an enclosed space like that and not have any problems? I just played 45 minutes of Fight Night Round 3 and the top of the PS3 feels pretty warm, way warmer than my Xbox360 gets in fact...
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    Thinking about picking up a PS3 tomorrow

    So after denying myself a PS3 for so long, I think I'm going to pick one up at work tomorrow. I'll be getting the 40GB since I have no PS2 games and BC means jack to me. I'm a hardcore 360 fan and am going out on a limb here. I mostly interested in PS3 cause of the Blu-Ray player. I have...
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    Stupid essay writing question.

    I'm writing an analytical essay on Albert Camus' The Plague. This is the first time I've written an essay of this type based on fiction. My question is, if I am arguing that through certain characters in the book that Camus believes in certain things, do I cite the author as I put quotes...
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    Just got a new Xbox 360

    So my modded 360 got the RRoD and I went out and got a new one with the HDMI port. How do I tell if it is a 65nm Falcon? It is Team: FDOU, LOT: 0740. On a different note, since this Xbox 360 has the HDMI port, will the Xbox 360 upconvert normal DVDs? Thanks
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    Just got the RRoD

    So I was playing CoD4 on xbox live and all the sudden the damn xbox just shuts off and low and behold he dreaded red lights were flashing. I turned the xbox off and turned it back on to see what would happen and it went straight to the dashboard. I immediately turned it back off for fear of...
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    So PS3 can't play games at 1080i?

    My friend has a pretty old 65" rear projection HDTV that will only accept 480i/p and 1080i. He bought a PS3 off ebay and was really excited about it. I went to his house to check it out and I was appalled at the way it looked on his TV. I started playing around in the system settings and...
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    Has anyone bought Ace Combat 6 with the flightstick?

    Well i just bought Ace Combat 6 with the flightstick and the guilt is setting in. I haven't opened it yet, want to, but don't know if I should keep it or not. I used to have Ace Combat 5 with the flightstick for PS2 and loved it. So, I just happened to have $160 and I bought this thing...
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    Do any B&M stores sell car chargers for laptops?

    I'm gonna be on the road for about 6 hours today and I have an exam tomorrow morning. My laptop has all my notes and study guides on it, but my battery will last about 2 hours max. I searched Best Buy and Circuit City's website, but didnt find anything. Do B&M stores sell car chargers for...
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    Is everyone getting terrible FPS in World in Conflict?

    I saw this game at work (Target) and was very tempted to buy it. After getting shafted by MoH:A and it's terrible performance, I decided to download the demo and try it out first. Test system: Opteron 170 @ 2.6GHZ 2GB OCZ RAM @ 260mhz 3-3-3-5 2900XT @ 800/900 Vista CAT 7.9 In-game...
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    Where are the Medal of Honor: Airborne benchmarks?

    I did a quick google search and didnt come up with anything. I just bought this game for PC. I was going to buy it for Xbox 360, but I figured I got BioShock for Xbox 360 and this time it was the PC's turn for some lovin. :) Before I open it I want to make sure it runs ok on a 2900XT @...
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    Catalyst problem

    I'm having a really weird problem with my PC. I was running the Cat 7.7's, but switched back to 7.6 to do a little comparison. When I tried to reinstall 7.7's, the installation would fail while installing the display driver and say something like, "INF file could not be found". So I tried...
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    Possible PSU problem after adding a 2900XT.

    After adding my 2900XT, I've been experiencing strange instability issues. System Specs: Opty 170 @ 2.6GHZ DFI CFX3200 mobo 2GB OCZ GamerXtreme OC4000 2900XT Silverstone ST56F 560w, 36a on dual rail SB Audigy2 Seagate Barracuda 120GB 7200.8 NEC 3550 DVD Burner Linksys PCI Wireless...
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    2900XT arrived

    I just got my 2900XT and have had a chance to play around with it a little today. Since I felt the need to upgrade my video card first, I find myself running this card with a slow setup by today's standards. This system specs are: Opteron 170 @ 2.6GHZ DFI CFX3200 Crossfire motherboard...
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    Upgrading to Core 2 Duo

    So i've chugging along with my Opteron 170 setup for far too long now. My Xbox 360 died (not under warranty) and I refuse to give Microsoft another dime for that piece of crap. I just bought a 2900XT and I'm going to be CPU limited. Since my Xbox 360 was my main gaming machine for a while...
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    Xbox 360 took a dump, any ideas how to bring it back.

    as the title says, my DVD drive in my 360 console refuses to read Xbox 360 games now. CDs and DVDs still play, but for some reason the actual games only work about 1 in 10 tries. Sometimes it just sits there for minutes at the dashboard saying it's "reading", other times it will give me a...
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    Engine dies if I dont keep foot on the gas

    Ok, I'm having a really weird problem that REALLY sucks. I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limted (5.2L V8) and if I dont keep my foot on the gas the RPMs immediately drop to zero and the whole car dies. At first it did this once in a while and I was able to fix it by disconnecting the...
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    Is it possible to pull recording from my DVR to PC?

    Basically, I have a lot of HD content recorded on my Motorola DVR box that I dont want to eras. I want to get it from my DVR to my PC so I can hang on to it without it hogging up my DVR space. How would I got about doing this? My DVR box has SATA and USB connections. Is it possible to...
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    So how many of you have pin-modded your laptops?

    How many of you have pin-modded your laptops to get an overclock? I dont need to do it, but was just wondering how hard it was? How are you supposed to keep the heat down inside the lappy? Not like you can throw in an Ultra-120. :)
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    ok, bought new memory, but now another problem

    I know on desktops the memory will just be down clocked to run in the system, but is the same true for laptops? I only ask because this is my first laptop and I understand they are picky about memory. I'm thinking of getting this Kingston PC2-5300 667mhz 200-pin SO-Dimm memory. It's a 1GB...
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    So what processor does my laptop have?

    So I'm playing around with my laptop and the processor listed in the specs is "Intel Dual-Core T2080". Since it didnt say "Core Duo", I was assuming that this was like a dual-core Pentium-M or something. I loaded up CPU-Z and it lists the processor name as "Core Duo T2250" and the code...