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    intel desktop wireless 6205 5GHz mode

    I have a intel desktop wireless 6205 dual band wireless card. As per verizon fios my modem/router does support 5GHZ. I am having video stuttering issues in wmc on my hptc when connecting wireless to watch live tv. there is no stutter when connected via ethernet. I want to try the 5GHz...
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    wmc video stuttering for live tv

    When I watch live tv on my htpc from hdhomerun prime..the HD video keeps stuttering. My specs are: i3 3225 Intel mATX DH77EB 8gb RAM 120GB SSD Radeon 6570 Intel 6205 Desktop wireless card verizon fios 35/35 The HD video keeps stuttering every now and then. I tested the wireless speed and...
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    motherboard and win 7 performace

    I have an gigabyte b75m-hd3 board and I am thinking of returning that and getting an intel mAtx board. If I change the motherboard do I need to install win 7 again or I can use the old installation? I want to make sure there is no impact on the win 7 performance as the motherboard is going...
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    Gigabyte GA-B75M-HD3 question

    I just bought GA-B75M-HD3 motherboard and put my Intel i3 on it. The pc is too slow and I wanted to try a different memory to see if that was an issue. It would not boot with any other memory other than the one which I used initially (2x4gb corsair). I have 2 spare memory kits. One is...
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    AMD FX 6300 for htpc/wmc

    Is AMD FX 6300 good enough for HPTC? I am planning to view 1080P video and use WMC for my HDHomerun Prime. planning to go with the AMD bundle promotion in Microcenter. Do I need to go with Intel or AMD is good?
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    Memory for Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

    does PNY memory work with M5A78L-M LX PLUS board? I don't see PNY listed at all on the asus site for this board. the memory I am planning is PNY MD8192KD3-1333. http://www.staples.com/PNY-8GB-2-x-4...product_330940 Also I read in some places that PNY works well only with Intel processors...
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    hp pavilion a1600n wont boot

    I have an hp pavilion a1600n desktop. It turns on for a second or so then it turns off automatically. there is no beep sound or anything from the pc. could it be a corrupt bios or something else? If I want to update the bios? how do I do it? I am not sure on what brand the board is? any...
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    windows 7 activation

    I have an windows 7 3 user license. I had one of my license activated on my pc and I just upgraded my hard drive to an SSD. I tried to image windows 7 from my old hard drive and I could not do it successfully so I installed a fresh copy of windows 7. Now if I activate windows 7 on my ssd...
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    Radeon 5450 vs MSI N8400GS-MD512H/TC

    I have an Radeon 5450 card installed on my hptc. would changing the card to MSI N8400GS-MD512H/TC help the pc in anyway? I am looking for a better picture quality in WMC.
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    computer turns on and off every 30 seconds - no posting

    I have a custom built pc. here are the specifications: processor: i3 mother board: intel DH57JG (mini itx board) it was working fine..suddenly there was no display from the pc. when I opened it I see that the cpu fan and the case fan turns off automatically after 30 seconds and it turns...
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    Cisco Valet vs Linksys E2000

    can some one suggest me which is better? cisco valet or linksys e2000? both cost the same $69.99 which is one better? I need to connect my 2 laptops, Bluray Player and XBOX 360.
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    Solved: Help with Wireless USB Adapter - AZIO AWU101N

    I have a AZIO AWU101N wireless usb adapter. I installed the driver software and when checked on the devices, it shows working properly. But the wireless managing software says the adapter is disconnected. I thought that it was DOA so got a replacement and that too is the same. is there...
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    windows 7 home networking between 2 computers

    I have a windows 7 laptop connected wirelessly from my router and an other windows 7 htpc connected to the router using ethernet cable. I want to know if I can do sharing folders between 2 computers. I use kaspersky and I have already made the changes to the firewall settings as per...
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    Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack

    I have windows 7 home premium installed on my pc. its not yet activated. I downloaded the .iso from digital river and installed it. Its not activated yet, if I buy the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack, can I use the key from it to activate it? would it work or it will only work on a...
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    case fan connection on motherboard

    my intel dh57jg motherboard has 4 pin for the chasis fan, but the chasis fan has only 3 pins on it. can I put that on any 3 pins on the motherboard, either leaving the first or last one, or is there an specific way I need to connect?
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    controlling the fan speed of the psu

    I have an mini itx case. the link to the case is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Content-_-text-_- The case is brand new and the psu fan is making a loud noise. there is an extra fan on the case and that is ok. but the fan inside the psu is making way too much noise. is there an...
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    Will PowerColor Radeon HD 5570 work on a 150W psu?

    My case has 150W power supply. I am planning to buy PowerColor AX5570 1GBD3-H Radeon HD 5570 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card the link to the card is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-342-_-Product the product description says minimum power supply is 400W...
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    green light on the motherboard

    I just built a new htpc. after putting everything together when I turned the power nothing happened and there is only a green light on the motherboard. I thought that PSU is faulty. so tried to jump start the PSU and it works fine. took everything out and tried to put it again and still its...
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    1x4gb or 2x2gb ?

    I am putting together a htpc. I have an intel mini itx board and it will take upto 8 gig of ddr3 1333 memory. I am planning to put 4gb of memory on it. Is 1x4gb is good or a 2x2gb is good? which is advisable? thanks.
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    best card for 1080p viewing under $50??

    can some one help me with an best card for viewing 1080p content on HDTV? I have no idea of playing games. can someone recommend me a card for under $50? the processor I am using is Intel i3 530 processor and the mobo is Intel BOXDH57JG. the PSU is 250W.
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    GeForce 310 DDR3 HDMI out

    I ordered an Inspiron 570 and it comes with an GeForce 310 card. The graphics card does not have HDMI out, but the desktop has HDMI. Let's say I connect my HDTV thru the HDMI port, would it still use the graphics card for the video processing? or it would only work if I connect to any of the...