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    Internet connection drops (DNS) after accessing media center on Xbox 360 extender

    Hi chaps, got a puzzler for you, here's hoping we can figure it out. Built a new compy with the ASUS p8z77-v deluxe at the core. Set it up on a homegroup and connected it to my xbox 360 extender so I can watch recorded TV in my living room. Media center on the xbox connects, does its thing...
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    How to use my 128GB SSD?

    Got me a new Crucial m4 128gb, mmmmhmmm. SO. How to make it worth $100? 1. Boot drive in my desktop. Main task is games, games and more gaemz along with MS Office, web, PDFs, standard stuff. I have adobe CS5 on there but only minor photo editing etc. Pros: fast everything. Cons: potentially...
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    Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset $38 shipped

    Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset at TigerDirect.com $34.99 after coupon code DJP30877 during checkout. Shipping is about $3 more. These things usually go for $70ish, so I guess that's hawt. And some people think they're among the best gaming headsets out there. Anyone own these? Hot or not?
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    Linksys E2000 refurb gigabit dual-band N router $40 shipped

    Bought this yesterday, don't know why I waited so long to post. Doesn't look like the deal's going away anytime soon (which I guess makes it not hot?). Go here...
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    New CPU cooler, temps OK?

    I have been running a Xigmatex 92mm fan/heatsink on my Q9300 running at 3.5ghz. According to RealTemp, idle was in the high 50s, load about 71 C. I've been doing a lot of folding, so I wanted to keep my CPU cool while doing SMP work units, so I bought a Thermaltake Frio. Difficult install...
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    Does an overclock go bad?

    I built a nice gaming system in Feb 09 around a Q9300 that I got on sale from microcenter. I oc'd it to 3.5ghz with voltage 1.35 (showing up as 1.28-1.32 depending on speedstep in windows 7 x64). See my earlier thread here for my settings: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=270927...
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    Help me record my college football on HTPC

    Hi champs. I've been using Windows 7 Media Center as my DVR for some time now, just feeding off the free channels that come in on the cable wire. Wouldn't you know Comcast just shut down their clear QAM feeds, and the only things that come through anymore are the networks and a few crummy free...
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    Samsung 40" 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV $404 shipped - AMEX daily wish

    http://dailywish.amexnetwork.com/default.aspx?cid=dailywish-issuer-enewsletter-tellmemore&ct=2 AMEX daily wish deals put a limited number of an item on sale for a great price. In this case, it's 5 Samsung TVs for $404 inc. shipping. Model is LN40C630 with Swivel Stand. It goes on sale at...
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    Xbox 360 Arcade w/$50 Dell gift card $199 and free shipping (inc. next day, YMMV)

    You guys have probably already seen this deal, it's been out there for a few days now. But you might be able to get free next-day shipping, too. On this item, it has been showing all shipping options as costing nothing for me. I ordered Monday, and now it has shipped via FedEx Express priority...
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    Warm: BattleForge PC game $17.99 shipped @NE

    This is a newish game (Mar. 09) for not much. Gamespot gave it an 8. Of course, you can play the whole game for free with a limited deck of cards at http://www.battleforge.com/. Then the game box acts like a point box/booster box -- comes with 64 starter cards plus 3000 points to spend on...
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    HTPC and HD audio questions

    Hi folks. I'm planning to build an HTPC for everything from home video playback to Blu-ray. I just found out that SPDIF is not the most capable audio connection available -- it can't do more than 5.1 in Dolby Digital or DTS. If I want HD audio such as DD+, True-HD, DTS-HD, etc., I've got to get...
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    Can I use my gaming rig as HTPC?

    I've got a decent gaming machine -- Q9300 @ 3.5 ghz, 4 GB DDR2, GTX 260-216, 2X WD Black 640gb. Throw in a blu-ray drive and maybe some more storage and it'll make a great HTPC. But I don't want to do my gaming in the living room. Comp goes in the den, TV in the living area. So here's my...
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    Qs on HTPC OS

    I'm considering building an HTPC that will also act like a simple home server. Here's what I need it to do: -- backup -- remote access -- network file sharing -- manage video, picture, music files -- PVR -- video/audio playback on my TV -- headless operation might be nice so i don't...
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    C2 Q9300 overclock on GA-EP45-UD3R *noob*

    This is my first time overclocking, so I'm looking for any pointers or feedback on my process and settings. I ended up with my Q9300 set to 3.5 GHz (467 x 7.5) with Vcore at 1.35625 in BIOS and staying below 1.32 in CPU-Z. I have the power saving features turned on so it spends most of its...
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    Just finished build, check these benchmarks and temps

    I just finished this build and wanted you guys to check out my benchmarks and temps to see if they're what you would expect with this setup. I use this rig mostly for gaming. Before After Specs Intel Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz Xigmatek SD-HDT964 92mm rifle HSF (applied with AS 5) Gigabyte...
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    Choosing hard drives for $100 or less

    I'd like to spend around $100 on storage for my new build, which includes: Cooler Master 690 Intel E8400 Xigmatex HDT-SD964 HSF GTX 260/216 Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Corsair 650TX So here's my options, as far as I can tell, and I'd like to know which would be best for gaming in your...
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    Fans in a Cooler Master 690

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119137 I'm planning to get that case, with this build: Intel E8400 Xigmatex HDT-SD964 HSF GTX 260/216 Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Corsair 650TX Seagate Barracuda 500 GB So I've got some questions about fans in that case. I plan to overclock...
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    What's a good resale price for this old system?

    I'm looking to sell my old system and build a new one from scratch. What's a good asking price for this system? And where should I sell it? Local classifieds? eBay? Complete computer setup -- CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Dell E521 featuring upgrades: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 gHz 2...
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    Help me knock off a few $$$ on my gaming build

    I use my system mostly for gaming. I play crysis, assassin's creed, far cry 2 and I'm gonna start on Fallout 3 with this new build. Because the GPU is the most important part of a gaming rig, especially if i want to turn on all the eye candy, I don't want to skimp there. But I want to know if I...
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    Help on my new build

    I've got an AMD Athlon X2 6000+ that I need to put into a new system, so I'm building around that. It's purely a gaming setup, so I'm planning to save some $$ by using my AMD processor and spending on my graphics card and fast hard drive. I hope to keep it around $600 or less. I'm in the US and...
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    Advice on motherboard choice

    I'm going to take a leap and build my own system for the first time. I'd like something that will stay current for at least a couple of years as I continue to upgrade parts and I need motherboard suggestions. I use the system mostly for gaming. I'd like to try my hand at overclocking, but I need...