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    HTPC & NAS All In One Build Help!

    I've been running my current HTPC build for the past 3 or so years using a Ceton infinitv 4 internal tuner. I also have a Netgear ReadyNas NV+ which I have been storing movies I've recorded and all copies of some of my blurays. My netgear is pretty slow on writes and I've been having issues with...
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    Help with Onkyo RC-180 Hdmi Video

    I'm having issues with getting video output to my Panasonic plasma from my receiver. A few months ago without any setup changes it stopped sending video out to my plasma. Sound would work just fine, but that has nothing to do with the HDMI video output on it. I currently have my HTPC via HDMI...
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    3D Hardware/Software Check

    Hi All, I'm having issues playing a 3D Blu-ray on my HTPC. Here are my specs: Intel i5 2.67Ghz 4GB Ram ATI HD 5670 512MB (HDMI) Intel SSD for OS 7200 RPM 1.5 TB HD for internal storage Lite-On 4x Blu-ray Drive Panasonic P65VT50 3D Plasma Total Media Theatre 5 According to...
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    Troubleshoot Epson 8500UB Overscan

    Not sure if I should call it that or not, but here is what it's doing. When I go to pattern mode, and align that on my 100' screen, it is perfectly centered (after moving it). But when the HDMI from the computer starts up, the picture is smaller by about 2" in every direction. If i take that...
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    HTPC Setup and Home DVR Setup

    I already have what I believe to be a capable main htpc server. I am having a few issues and struggling to figure it out. First, I'm on CanonPC waitlist (8/11) for Ceton's tuner. Here is how I want to set things up: Basement: Epson Home Cinema 8500UB, mounted in the ceiling, on a...
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    Dell 3007WFP Skippy Window Movement

    Hi, I just bought a Dell 3007WFP and I'm running it on a ATI 3850 512MB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121219) I'm also operating on Windows Vista 32Bit Home. The computer has 4GB ram and a Core 2 Duo @ 2.53Ghz. This is a pc I built about a year ago and now using it...
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    Mental Side of Life

    So I'm looking for things to do to improve my mental side. Mostly regarding things like gambling. I'm a card counter and have been for awhile now (of course not as a job). And while I play within bankroll requirements as far as stakes and know my stuff there. But when I hit some bad...
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    Sony Vaio VGN-FW285J Freezing

    I just bought this Sony vaio and here are the specs with aftermarkets in bold. Aftermarkets were done by a third party who I have contacted, but haven't heard from yet. 80GB Intel X25-M SSD Upgrade 2.93GHz 6MB 1066MHz T9800 CPU Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 Bit) 512MB ATI...
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    Possible to add aftermarket SSD to laptop?

    I'm looking to buy a 16" laptop, however I cannot find a combination of ssd and bluray avaliable in this size of laptop. I found that around this size is a good medium for me for size and performance and don't want to go to a 17" or down to a 15". So then came the search to come up with...
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    Intermediate Microeconomics HW Help!

    Need some help with some problems, I don't really understand Marginal Product or Average Product. A Production function for hairnets during a particular period can be given by: q=f(K,L)=(600K^2)(L^2)-(K^3)(L^3) Let K=10 Calculate Marginal Product of L and Average Product of L When...
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    Dell XPS M1530

    So, I am looking to buy a laptop that has SSD and BluRay together in one laptop. Sony has the options for both on the same, but will not allow you to put them together. I can configure the XPS with the following for around 2.1k 2.5 Ghz 6MB Cache 4GB RAM 15.4 Hi Def (1900x1200 or something...
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    Probability People Come Hither!

    I have this problem which I am having trouble figuring out, can anyone walk me through it? A survey of families with two children is conducted. The probability of both children being girls is 25%. (1) Find the probability that at least two out of three families will have two girls. I found...
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    1999 Jaguar XJ8 Accelerator Q

    So I have this car that I absolutely love, the car is amazing and just looks and drive great (for the most part). My only problem is I feel like I have to push the accelerator almost a quarter of the way in to get any response from the engine. I can floor the thing that the acceleration isn't...
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    HTPC Project Build

    I'm looking to build an HTPC to fulfill the majority of my computer needs (minus laptop). I do want gaming on it as well as make it an HTPC. Besides gaming the other primary uses will be watching/recording TV as well as watching Blu-ray HD content. The computer will be in the US, with no...
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    $300-600 Bottle of Scotch

    I'm not a scotch person and know absolutely nothing about it, however, my father is very big scotch drinker and will certainly know what a good one is. I'd like to surprise him for X-mas with a good bottle and know nothing. Can anyone offer some links or suggestions for me or anything that...
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    Media Viewing Glasses

    I'm looking to maybe invest in some of those glass you put on that can display a big screen in front of you even though you're using say like an iPhone. Can anyone make any suggestions or offer opinions on this subject? I have $100 credit at the store at apple.com and they have a pair with...
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    Water dropped on video card

    The video card starting pixelating.. turned off the system got the card dry... a few drops of it fell on the card undersize and there is some white around the circuits, almost as if it was shorted. Everything appears to be working now... should I still be worried?
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    2007 Summer Build Critique

    Please critique and/or offer advice for different parts if you feel there is something better. Links are appreciated too. Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $129.99 ABIT Fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - $136.99...
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    Older PC: Video Card Shot

    During shipping from school, my desktop's video card arrived dead... booted it and it just pixelated everything and it definately seems shot. My card also was AGP. (SPECIFICATIONS IN SIGNATURE) I have three decisions I see fit to present here. (1) Buy a new AGP card and keep on...
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    Samsung SCH-u740

    So while this thread is aimed towards the particular phone specified. I am also looking for information on how to get the best video playback using the 3gp or 3g2 file formats. I currently have SUPER loaded on the computer and use that, except picture quality sucks. The resolution of the lcd is...
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    Easy Last Class or Finish Aviation Rating?

    So here is where I'm at: I'm a sophomore in college in a school that has the block plan, which is, where you have one class for 3 hours a day for 3 1/2 weeks. You only are in this one class for the 'block'. I'm currently on the second week of my second to last block of the year and have a...
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    New Dell 22" Monitor

    So I upgraded from a 19" LCD to a dell 22" widescreen and downloaded the latest Nvidia drivers for my card at the same time. When I put in a dvd i notice the quality isn't as clear as it was on my 19", and I don't mean like a little difference, certain scenes, particularly dark ones have a...
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    Sleeping Too Much?

    So I briefly now and then do research on this online, but just seeing if anyone else has some ideas. I'm a college student, which one produces lots of stress for a person, especially at the school I'm at where the workload can be enormous, but I don't think the work is the problem. Normally...
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    Funny MMORPG Name?

    I'm in a guild called Gnomicide and we hate gnomes.. but I cant think of something clever like that.. anyone got a name that is just plain ol funny? Best I got is Bastage or something.
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    Computer hangs at welcome screen

    I just moved my computer, put it in the original shippers box, handled it myself and moved it about 100 yards to a different building.... Now when I load it up it hangs at the welcome screen of windows xp for quite a long time.. the music will play right at the start then it does this... Nothing...
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    PS3 Internet Problem

    I'm on a unverisity network, where they requre LEAP authentication for wireless connections and so far I've had zero luck with getting it to work even with help desks ideas (they mentioned some people have had luck with the 360's, but thats about it). I don't have a wireless router I can put...
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    How to Study in College

    So I can honestly say I've never really studied hard in my academic career because I use to be a wiz at all the AP classes in high school, and now two years into college, I'm not able to do that anymore and realize a lot of times when I read a textbook, it's just going in one ear and out the...
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    2 Linksys Routers (one B one G)

    How can I setup this network to use the B linksys router as another access point for the main router which has the cable modem hooked up to it? Both routers have the same name, and in the room where I want to improve the signal (currently around 10-20% strength and around -80 dbm). Because of...
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    Flying out of Denver

    I have an interesting situation and wanted to vent a little bit, but I think im fine. Originally I was suppose to leave colorado springs, 4:57 or something and arrive in denver, and have a flight home to Iowa around 9, but with the weather thats all cancelled. I also have a time...
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    MIT BlackJack Team

    Anyone know whats the best book that documented their story? I'm looking for a good indepth read on it.
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    Camera Help

    Looking for help on buying a new digital camera for I think point and shoot. We have a canon powershot A620 (I think). That we have had for almost 2 years. The problem with this camera is its bulky size makes it hard for my mom to carry it around and she always complains about it being big. The...
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    Java Help

    Im having trouble just getting started and can't figure out why my image isnt showing up. or the background change isnt working. I'm recieving this error: guiinventory.java:31: cannot find symbol symbol : method add(javax.swing.ImageIcon) location: class javax.swing.JPanel...
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    Best Drivers for 6800GT

    I've always wondered if the latest drivers were always the best for my 6800GT or if there was some specific drivers that were better ones? Anyone know?
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    Newb Java Homework Help!

    Hi all, I just entered a Computer Science class and because of an illness I missed a day and fell behind a bit and now am stuck on this homework problem for a program due tomorrow. Here is the directions, its pretty simple program, I'm just struggling with parts of it. "Write two classes...
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    FX-55 Topping Out at 2.8ghz

    I'm pretty sure there isnt any solution to this, just posting my results. messing around with different multipliers and fsb, the best I can get for prime95 is 2.8ghz. I've tried voltages from stock all the way up to 1.6vcore, and haven't been able to gain anything more in stability allowing...
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    USB Drive to update Bios

    I need to update the bios on my board to the latest drivers, but I don't have a floppy drive or a windows cd handy. All I have is this 1GB usb thumb drive. I did an extensive search online using google and found lots of different solutions, but either they didn't work for me, or they were too...
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    Best Dedicated Laptop Graphics

    Have a friend who wants to buy a 15.4-15" notebook thats under 7lbs and wants the best possible graphics card avaliable to notebooks.. As I don't follow graphics in laptops very much I need some help there and then I can customize what we need otherwise. Thanks for the help.
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    FX-55 Upgrade, need cooling advice!

    With the recent deal on the FX-55 for $139, I decided to jump on it to replace my 3200+. Now I'm looking to get the most out of my system to make it last awhile longer as I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon (It's a solid system as it is). Currently I'm on standard voltage on my FX-55 and...
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    Calculus Problems again!

    I have two story problems that I completely struggle with and have no idea what to do.. Would anyone be able to offer help on the steps taken to complete this? These are review questions and if I could understand the process in these I would be better for the final coming up tuesday. A...
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    New CPU Temps too high!

    I just purhcased the FX-55 and reused my XP-90 that I had on my 3200+ I cleaned off the heatsink using q-tips (cotton swabs) and use rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth. I did the same for the new CPU too. I also followed the instructions on artic silvers website for applying to refresh...