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    Advice on Specs to connect to 1080p TV to watch CBS, Hulu, etc

    What is the minimum GPU/iGPU/APU/etc needed to stream internet content over HDMI to a TV at 1080p? I have a relative who is looking for a something they can connect to their TV and watch TV shows on. They do not have paid accounts with any service, the goal is to be able to watch shows...
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    IP / Security Camera suggestions

    Looking for some advice on security cameras / ip cameras. I'm looking for a decent indoor cam that has good low light (night) capabilities. Was looking at the Panasonic BL-C230A but that seems to get panned for its low light capabilities. Saw the Compro 540 review here at AT and that has me...
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    Looking for a Wireless-N printer that operates at 5GHz- do they exist?

    I'm looking for a wireless printer that can operate at a frequency of 5 GHz. I have a single-mode home router that runs at 5 GHz because of interference/reliability issue experienced at 2.4 GHz. I discovered almost on accident that some of the top (marketed) printers that are wireless-N only...
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    Modify USB car charger to work with Motorola phone?

    I bought two sets of USB to micro-B cables and USB car chargers from monoprice.com for use with an LG Lotus and a Motorola Q9 (e or c). They work great with the Lotus. The cable works fine with the Motorola Q9 when connected to my computer. But when I try to plug it into the car charger, it...
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    External DVD writer suggestions?

    I'm looking for help finding a decent external DVD/CD writer/reader. What should I be looking for as far as specs, or have these things gotten to be a commodity anymore? Any personal recommendations? I don't need Blu Ray. Price is a concern but not necessarily number one. If there are...
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    Looking for advice on TV Tuner, opinions on Hauppauge 2250

    What would you recommend for a TV tuner for my desktop? In particular looking for opinions on the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 Dual TV Tuner. But I'm interested on suggestions on any card I should consider (or not consider) that you really like (or hate). I have two expansion slots available...
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    Recommendation for bluetooth headphones?

    I'm looking for recommendations for a decent set of bluetooth headphones. Will be used mostly on travel/commuting with a Motorola Q9 (though hope to use with better devices in the future). I prefer behind-the-head style but don't have a preference for in-ear vs. over-the-ear. I'd like them to be...
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    Does XMP disable 1156 Turbo?

    Has anyone else noticed a problem where XMP turns off Turbo mode with the Lynnfield chips - specifically the i7 860 in a Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2? I had been noticing some odd behavior but haven't been able to find confirmation elsewhere on the net. Basically, I noticed that my 860 was always...
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    Prime95 running too hot?

    I'm running Prime95 on a new build - an i7 860 that is running at stock speeds with the stock cooler. SpeedFan is reporting the cores are running at ~62-65 C. Real Temp 3.0 is reporting the cores running at ~77-80 C. Which is correct, and more importantly is it running too hot?? The room...
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    DVD/CD Player doesn't read discs anymore - new build

    I just built a new PC 4 days ago which included a new Samsung Black 22x (SH-S223B). After the build I powered it up and was able to use the DVD drive to install Windows 7 RC. After that, I was able to install Office 2010 tech preview also from a DVD. Yesterday I threw in my motherboard DVD to...
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    Benchmarking, temperature monitoring, etc

    I just finished an i7 860 build with a Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 motherboard. Now I'd like to take it out for a spin and see what it can do. What software packages do you recommend for benchmarking my system? Are there any that will let me post & compare my build on the internet with similar...
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    HDD placement for best airflow/cooling?

    I'm putting together a new computer with the Cooler Master Elite 310. Working on it now. It has 6 internal 3.5" drive bays, all stacked up front behind an optional 80/90/120mm intake fan. I'm putting in a 120mm fan to help bring air into the case. I only have 1 hard disk at this point. I...
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    PCI Planning help

    I'm about to buy a new P55 motherboard and I want to make sure I get enough expansion slots for possible future upgrades. In particular I've considered throwing in a TV Tuner. Additionally, if the board doesn't come with eSata then I may want to throw that in down the road. I've been...
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    Advice before I go crazy

    I've been reading way too much. After a week's worth of research I was all set to get the Asus P7P55D from MicroCenter. Then today they jacked up the price $10. Add taxes to that and it's the same as the cost of the P7P55D PRO from other places. So I went out to order the board online, and...
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    Opinions on PWM

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of PWM case fans? I'm looking at these 2 Scythes (120mm), and one of the differences is PWM: Kama http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0262707 S-Flex http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0253411 I know there are other...
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    Motherboard and RAM compatible?

    I'm helping someone with a new build who cose the ASRock P55 Extreme motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...2&ref=dynamitedata.com They had also ordered the following Patriot Viper RAM that's listed as 1.7V: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...6&ref=dynamitedata.com Can the motherboard...
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    RAM compatible with Motherboard?

    I'm helping someone with a new build and I'm not sure about all of the components they picked out. The motherboard selected is ASRock P55 Extreme: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...2&ref=dynamitedata.com They had also ordered the following Patriot Viper RAM that's listed as 1.7V...
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    Recommendations on case fan?

    I'm looking to pick up an extra 120mm fan to use as intake on the front of my case (Cooler Master Elite 310). It comes with one 120mm exhaust on the back. I really could give a hoot about LED, I just want something that will cool well. Noise and price are secondary concerns. I'd prefer w/out...
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    Lucid Hydra - anyone putting new builds on hold?

    So with the announcement of the Lucid Hydra (AT front page), is anyone having second thoughts on that build they were working on? 30 days isn't too far off... Do you think this is overpriced (given the estimates), or does the market segment they're targeting just not care?
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    Input on my build

    I'm putting together a new build. Updating from a nine or so year old P4. I want something that will last another 5-10 years and be relevant for as long as possible. Primary purposes: video and photo editing, streaming video to a TV, movies, picasa, Office (Word, Excel), internet, some games but...
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    Help with cooler/thermal compound advice for i7 860

    I'm buying components for my first build, a new i7 860. Something I had not considered until recently is the thermal paste. Do I need to buy some paste to use with the stock cooler? If so, what would you recommend? If you do recommend it - since I was not planning on buying a separate...
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    Help with graphic card selection

    I'm looking for a graphics card that I can hook up to my Dell 2208WFP 1680x1050 (DVI input) and Visio 1080p (HDMI input). I don't do much gaming (Civilization). I dabble in home video editing. I would like to play movies and stream Hulu, etc to the TV. What's the cheapest video card I can...