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    Networked HP Deskjet 5850 on WinXP

    Hey everyone, I have an old HP Deskjet 5850 network-ready printer from years back that is in perfect working condition. All my Windows 7 PC's can print to it over the network without any problem. I have a windows XP machine that simply will not cooperate and intall the printer. I've...
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    Windows XP Wireless connection dropping

    I've read all the FAQ's and googled the hell out of this problem, but nothing I've tried has fixed the issue: My parent's computer is running a fully updated copy of Windows XP. They have a USB-style Linksys wireless adapter plugged in and installed perfectly. (Along with the Linksys...
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    Comcast Service Question

    Hey Anandtech, My parents just moved houses and had Comcast come set up their telephone, internet, and cable TV. Comcast gave them a box that acts as their telephone modem, AND as their internet modem, and placed it in a terrible location in the house. (Gigantic coax cable draped across the...
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    New Wireless-N Network

    Hey Anandtech, I recently purchased a Linksys Dual-band Wireless-N router (WRT320N) for my home network. All the laptops in the house connected up just fine, using the alternate frequency (they don't have "N" adapters), but I really want to get the full effects of the "N" network for my...
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    Projector + HDTV Question

    I'm a college student who just got an Optoma HD65 projector for Christmas, I plan to hook it up to my college campus' cable network and use it for our HDTV offerings and DVDs. I need an HDTV set-top tuner for watching television (including some HD channels). My college campus' cable...
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    New gaming headset

    Hey guys, I need a new gamins headset, my current model, a USB Logitech job is too tight on the top of my head. The audio and voice quality is just fine for my needs, but I can't bring myself to wear it for too long on account of the discomfort it causes me. Any suggestions for a high...
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    Dust resistant case

    Hey guys, I need a new case that can accomplish two things... manage to keep my high end rig nice and cool while I game, and keep out the loads of dust that flies around the typical college dorm room. Any suggestions on a stylish case with plenty of cooling that is also well rated against...
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    New box for fileserver and web host

    Hey all... need some sample configurations for a computer that will be JABOD for extra storage and double as a small web host for my personal blog and such. I don't get much traffic or anything, just need the essentials, and some reliable storage. Plan to run Apache on some distro of...
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    Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

    Okay... I'm in a college dorm room, which means I have 4 power outlets and an ethernet jack for all my living needs. Naturally, I have more power-hungry devices than I do outlets, so I have a APC UPS (http://apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=21) which has always done the job for me. If...
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    DVD Backup

    Looking for a good way to put a whole lot of DVD's into a very small space, I bought an external HDD. Whats the best program for "ripping," (though i know thats not the right term, is it?) my DVD collection onto my disk for convenient viewing.... do I need a separate program to PLAY the DVD...
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    VOIP for Father's Day

    Hello, I'm headed off to college again this fall and my dad has recently read an article about Skype and found it interesting. I have some experience with skype and know that it would be a pretty cool thing for the two of us to use together since he travels every week and I will be away...
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    Wireless PCI card

    If you've read my last post you are now laughing at me. I'm getting a brand new gaming desktop and am now in the market for an internal wireless card. Whats the absolute best one out there? I'm using a Linksys wireless router. ok go
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    Wireless N

    Okay, you guys are the smartest techies I know, so i come to you for advice once more. I'm getting a new gaming rig. Going to be using it in my parents house this summer untill I move out to school in the fall. When I'm in my dorm I'll obviously just plug into a hardwire situation, however...
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    New Case

    Topic says it all, what do you guys think about this case? Thermaltake Soprano VB1000BNS Mid Tower Case Link Thanks.
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    New Machine

    This is the parts list for my new computer...if you guys would be so kind as to review the list and tell me what you think I'd appreciate any comments. 1) CASE - Thermaltake Soprano VB1000BNS Mid Tower Case (Black) Link 2) POWER SUPPLY - Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Link 3)...
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    Won't Shut Down

    Topic summary is pretty self-explanatory. When I click Shut down, it goes through all the closing processes, then simply restarts....saying that it recovered from a critical error. I can post the technical data if anyone thinks it will help...its just a bunch of numbers and letters....but I'll...
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    New Computer

    Hello, I'm sure this board receives a lot of these threads, but I just have to ask the professionals. I'm buying a new machine. I have the monitor and all the peripherals already. I'm ordering the parts and assembling myself, and trying to stick to about a 1000-1200 dollar...