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    miniITX linux playing netflix, which hardware?

    Like to build a small energy-efficient HTPC, strictly analog stereo setup, want to install linux (likely crunchbang) but want to watch netflix since we are subscriber. To get a reasonable smooth netflix in linux takes moderate hardware, will occasionally surf, hulu, dramafever etc. can...
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    Transcend USB memory stick: lifetime guarantee

    Sent in my 16G USB memory card since it went kaput after 6mos of use. Could not format in windows or linux (gparted), that was 3 wks ago. Wrote to them and it was covered and gave me Return authorization number, but since than absolutely no response... any ideas? gychang
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    Wanted: fanless PIII cooler

    anyone have one?, I need it for my freeNAS server that is constantly on and fan wasting electricity is not ideal. thanks, gychang
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    media player, netflix and home server stream?

    I am aware of Roku, which plays mainly netflix account, but I also need to stream from my home PC network setup (windows 7) wirelessly (e.g. patriot media player). Is there medial player that can do both? thanks, gychang
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    HTPC build, will start with AMD 2GB chip, help

    I have Comaq Presario S3200NX desktop (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=307768) with AMD Athlon XP2400+ 2.0 GHz and 2GB of RAM gathering dust. I want to use it and hook up with 50" Samsung HP-T5054 (50" plasma) using HDMI connection to use as a non-gaming platform (mainly to...
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    what is needed to use laptop with HDTV?

    My old thinkpad is dying and like to get a laptop that can connect to my 50" HDTV (LCD) using HDMI so I can use the HDTV when at home sitting on a couch. Is this feasible and practical? Will the viewing quality be reasonable? Is there a laptop that will be ideal for around $600 price...
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    laptop to use with my 50" HDTV

    I am looking for a laptop to use mainly around home for mainly web surfing. Wife wants to be able to surf using our bedroom flat screen TV (1080p, LCD) rather than 14" screen. My needs besides are nonglare LCD (don't like shiny) on the notebook, around $600 price limit, quiet is preferred...
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    optical drive - vertical vs horizontal

    I need to have a CD/DVD optical drive sit vertically on my thin PC case. Do I need a special optical drive or can all do this vertically?. As expected one I tried seems to play OK but falls out when the tray is opened. I know some vendors have vertical optical drive... thanks, gychang
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    no case PC, how?

    I want to test the PC components building PC. Have MB, PS, memory, HD, CD, etc, but do not yet have a case. I would like to test them but not sure how to turn the thing on (without the power button on the case...) Can someone give me a hint on how to get the thing started in absence of a...
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    Using a 20+4 pin connector with a 24 Pin Motherboard

    My new gigabite MB has 24 pin connector slot, my older powersupply has only 20 pin power connector, and a separate 4 pin connector (ATX 12v). My MB specifies this 4 pin connector be connected into a completely separate slot rather than the available slot in the main 24 pin slot. In my case...
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    cannot VIEW or PRINT homegroup password W7

    Main PC at home runs windows 7,everything seems to work OK, and homegroup seems to work, my laptop with wireless connection can see the main PC files etc. In my main PC, when I try to view or print the password (homegroup in control panel), when the mouse is over it, it gets attention with...
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    MB and memory for Pentium D, 925 3GHz, o/c able

    Looking for a "budget friendly" basic 1) mATX MB and 2) 2G (total) DDR2 memory preferably from newegg. I will be interested in overclocking... suggestions from gurus will be greatly appreciated. Also open to used combo is someone has one for a good price. gychang
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    Identify my CPU, so I can get MB, P4 1.8G

    The markings on the chip: Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz/256/400/1.75V SL5VJ COSTA RICA 3215A197-0469 INTEL 01. What information do I need to purchase a used MB (hopefully this forum) that will work with the chip? I realize these chips are cheap but I don't like to waste a good CPU... gychang
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    P4 1.8G CPU needs MB for SFF case, which MB?

    I have the CPU and need a smallish MB recommendation and still use my IDE HD and several types of RAM I have laying around. likely use Arch Linux or windows 7 install. Is there a MB used or even new that will work with this chip? thanks, gychang
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    My power supply dead on a new build?

    I am putting together a new PC, all from Newegg. All assembled in a new case/PS (Roswell R363-M-BK with 400W ATX), when I turn it on, nothing at all. No lights anywhere, no PS fan. Changing the 3 prong AC wire that is functional makes no difference and PS voltage is all set correctly. I am...
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    which mATX MB for P4 1.8GHz?

    I pulled parts out of older ATX case and want to put in a small case and use DDR RAM (1G total) and PATA HD 250G. I have Pentium 4, 1.8Ghz/256/400 CPU chip. which micro ATX case is ideal to use for amateur photoshop and general surfing work? I want to use older parts and but put them in a...
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    which microATX board for Athlon XP 2400 chip?

    I have Compaq Presario S3200NX Desktop PC (2.0-GHz Athlon XP 2400+, 1G RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive) in full ATX case, but I need to put into a SFF case (?shuttle) so I can give it to my mom who wants a compact format. Can someone recommend a MB that will fit into a SFF case? thanks, gychang
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    which MB/SFF combo for Athlong XP2400 chip?

    I have Compaq Presario S3200NX Desktop PC (2.0-GHz Athlon XP 2400+, 1G RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, CD-RW Drive) in full ATX case, but I need to put into a SFF case (?shuttle) so I can give it to my mom who wants a compact format. Can someone recommend a compatible MB that will fit into...
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    $500 PC setup for photoshop, recommend parts

    I use PSCS4 a lot, into digital photo, but find my PC slow. (2GHz, Athlon, with 1G RAM, running XP) Besides the usual internet, word etc. I want to have a quicker PS machine in smallish setup, hopefully I can get all the parts from newegg. I don't need LCD, and don't need windows7 (since...
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    New "menu" before XP welcome screen!

    after installing XP on my PC, now everytime I turn on the machine, I get a screen that wants me to choose between (before the XP splash screen) 1. Windows XP Professional 2. WIndows XP Setup with the default on the 2 Windows XP Setup and it starts to install XP all over again. Is there...
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    which small MB for Pentium 4, 1.8G?

    I have the CPU pulled from large ATX MB. I want to get a small MB for home use. Which MB should I get?, I am a nongamer for mainly internet and general computing work. thanks, gychang
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    use SATA drive on PATA machine with PCI adapter?

    I have 8 yrs old PC but only with PATA. I have a newer SATA HD (internal) and I have a PCI slot. What card do I need? gychang
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    remote desktop to 2nd PC behind router, How?

    I have 2 PC's at home PC-A is connected to a router, 2nd PC-B downstairs on wireless connection. I have to connect to PC-B from work, all running windows XP Professional. With router configured with forwarding, I can connect from work to PC-A, but can not seem to connect to PC-B. From...
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    wireless keyboard/mouse 12 feet

    Looking for combo that will work about 10-12feet from the CPU. Is there one with reasonable price and minimal lag? thanks, will use with XP and linux format. gychang
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    Dell Mini9, suggestions for college kid?

    My daughter's setup with Mini9 will include, 2MB of extra memory, and 32G USB memory card to use (as data storage, since the unit does not have a HD and no fan). Will try to live without CD/DVD... Is this setup reasonable? Anyone have it?, which DDR2 memory stick and USB card work well ...
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    hookup to LCD flat screen TV from laptop? how

    I have 32" JVC LCDHD capable flat screen TV that is 6 yrs old (LT-Z32S2), it has input for component, composite, S-video. Has native resolution of 1280x768 (W-XGA) I like to hook it up to my laptop Presario 2800T with native resolution of 1028x726. Will this work with the laptop? thanks...
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    any hope of quieting down Compaq 2800T?

    It is about 6 yrs old, but it seems to work fine for my needs, but it has a noisy fan, any have a fix this problem? gychang
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    legal windows XP professional for 2 machines: where to buy?

    I have 2 machines at home that have been used with illegal copies but want to get legal copies installed. I want to be able to install XP professional on both machines, and am all confused about what is the particular version I need. My questions are. 1. can I buy a used copy from some...
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    foobar-flac vs iTunes-AAC, sound difference?

    I usually enjoy flac files which are ripped from EAC and play with foobar with optical cable to my HT receiver with excellent sound. My wife uses iTunes and mp3, and I know iTunes can not play .flac file. Anyone know if there is a "audioable" difference if I burn my CDs in AAC with iTunes...
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    50mm quiet fan - 3prong

    Have an older flat screen HDTV that uses the same fan as the computer systems, 50mm size and 12DC, with 3 prongs that insert on the board. There is already a good venting but need little extra fan, anyone know a good quiet 50mm fan? thanks, gychang
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    .flac file download, commercial site?

    I listen to mostly classical and jazz, and interested in collecting more files. Is there a commercial site that have this capability?, usually I buy a CD convert it to .flac and CD is stored away but if I can get flac file directly that will be great. gychang
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    which N router?, best cost/performance for home.

    My home is large and need to get the wireless extended to a guest room, about 30 feet away to 1st floor (my modem is on 2nd). I am presently using Netgear 834 (rangemax, G) and will try some adjustment or firmware upgrade DD-WRT etc. but may spend to try N. will appreciate the opinion...
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    thinkpad i1411, can it use more than 256RAM?

    I have i1411-2611 (Pentium 300MMX) running windows 2000. Interested in faster performance. I have 164RAM at this time, my question is if I put in total of 512RAM, will it be faster? (or will it not even boot up?) I would appreciate information. gychang
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    Fastest nonSCCI HD for my winXP machine.

    I want to upgrade my computer, it has a 160G HD, 7200RPM 2MB cache which is about 3 yrs old. I want to upgrade to make it little faster by adding a HD with all my winXP and program files. I know SCSI is ideal but the cost of separate card and drive I don't want to deal with. Would like...
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    thinkpad 1411i, can HD be replaced?

    I have an a pentium 300 CPU, thinkpad that is actually serviceable with windows 2000. It has meager 4GB. Where can I get a cheap HD that can be replaced (>20GB)? thanks, gychang
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    renew LCD on a notebook?

    I have an IBM laptop which is good except for minor LCD blemish that won't remove just with warm water and cloth. Is there a way to renew the screen without causing more harm? thanks, gychang
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    laptop dead during bios upgrade: need ideas

    I have HP Pavilion 4430US, and during upgrade the laptop went dead, did not touch anything but sudden kaput!. Now the AC poweradapter is warm but no lights of any sort. Took the batteries out and in, tried the reset button, but no signs of electricity at all. Is there a fuse?, hope did not...
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    best music from laptop, which device?

    I have a lapto running Celeron 1.5G, not a gamer, but interested in getting a clean output to my Grado headphone from laptop CD or DVD movie. What is the best cost effective solution?, USB Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External seems to be the only one under $100 range, anyone have suggestions...
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    USB TV tuner, which?

    I want to watch TV on laptop HP ZE4430US (2GB AMD CPU), but has USB 1.1. Is there a TV tuner that work? thanks. gychang
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    review of nibbling tool?

    Nibbler is a tool that is non-powered but is able to cut a blow hold on the computer case. Has anyone use a particular model?, please put up your experience... GYC