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  1. Caladin2

    My First SLR

    I am purchasing a Canon EOS Rebel XSi next month. I am looking over lenses. Here is what I have think I will get. Please help me decide if these are right for me. Im looking to spend middle of the road costs. -- Landscape/Ultra Wide-Angle lenses: Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG IF...
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    Ham Radio?

    Is anyone on this forum into Ham Radios?
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    GPS and EOS Rebel T2i ?

    Does the EOS Rebel T2i support the ability to GPS pictures to allow for upgrade to google earth and the like?
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    VGA to HDMI converter problem!

    We have a 65" plasma at work that has HDMI ports. Sometimes vendors show up with older laptops and want to hook up to the plasma through the hdmi port but have VGA connections on there laptop. I purchased this VGA & R/L Stereo Audio to HDMI Converter w/ DC Adapter http://alturl.com/h3nq...
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    Rebuilding my network

    I have a few questions that relate to a total rebuild of my network. Background Verizon Fios - Broadband connection Router = Actiontech MI424WR wired Pc's 1. Windows 7 2. Windows 7 3. windows 7 4. Ubuntu 9 5. WHS 6. Brothers MFC5890CN 7. Internet Camera Wireless Devices...
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    1000's of slides... What should I do?

    I have inherited over 1000 slide from my grandparents trips around the world. I would like to get them all converted to a digital format so i can have them on my PC and post them to my online photo hosting site. Is there a company that will do this for a reasonable price?
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    Pentium MMX 200 - Any use?

    I was going through my storage when I found 2 DEll Pentium MMX 200 with 4mg of ram. Its the one with the Intel 430TX PCIset. Is there any use for this as a computer? linux? gateway? router? or juts throw it away? thanks
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    DVD to AVI or MP4

    I have decided to put all my DVD's on my WHS. What is the recommended program to convert them to AVI or MP4 or ? "What do you reommend as the best format" I was looking at MakeMKV for my BlueRays. Can anyone recommend better? I would perfer free but if the best is somthing you pay for...
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    Building a Ubuntu box

    Im looking to build a new system with the lastest Ubuntu. I will be using mostly for watching video, cruising the web, maybe video editing if Im motivated. this is what I have so far... I keep going back and forth on the CPU and the motherboard. Case: Rosewill R102-P-BK 120mm Fan MicroATX...
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    My new HTPC build...

    Lian Li (PC-V351-B) Mini Tower Computer PC Case - BLACK $120 AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor $55 GIGABYTE GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $55 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $50...
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    New game machine

    Since Im building a WHS I thought I might as well buidl a new game box too. Here is what I have so far. I want to go with 8GB Ram but not sure what brand or model yet. I want to be able to overclock this a bit... Is that possible? Windows Vista Premium will be the os AMD Phenom II X4 940...
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    building a Windows Home Server

    I am looking to setup a "Windows Home Server" for storing all my digital media (MP3, AVI, and JPG) and saving images of my 3 other pcs. This Pc will be hooked up on my network and will have a secondary function of pushing media to my xbox. Im looking to save money and go with will work best for...
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    Mini DV video ripper?

    I got a Panasonic PV-GS400 Camcorder from a freind for a great price but it uses Mini DV's. Im not very video savy but would like to make wma or avi or vids from the video on these mini dv's. I can hook it up to my pc with firewire. Im looking for an idiot proof software that allows me to rip...
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    m2n32-sli - Is heatsink to big?

    I purchased a thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme. I noticed that with it installed I am only able to put the 1gb sticks in Dimm A2 and Dimm B2 . Will that pose a problem? thanks!
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    PC goes to sleep and wont awaken?

    I have setup a dual monitor PC and when it goes to sleep it woke wake up. Wont even boot back up if I pull the plug until I take out and reseated the vid card? Its winXP SP2 Vid card is Jaton mx4000 Vid Card. the Mb has an onboard Vid but its disabled in the bios.
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    Computer too Hot - Idles at 48

    I have two exact machines except as follows but the one with the 5900 runs a CPU temp of 48/49 Idle and 55/56 Load. While the other one in 28Idle and ? Load. They do have different brands of 120 fans but I don?t know brand or model. Same Bios ? Latest Bios 1. 6800GT vs. 5900 2. Antec 350...
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    CPU running to HOT!

    I have two exact machines except as follows but the one with the 5900 runs a CPU temp of 48/49 Idle and 55/56 Load. While the other one in 28Idle and ? Load. They do have different brands of 120 fans but I don?t know brand or model. Same Bios ? Latest Bios 1. 6800GT vs. 5900 2. Antec 350 vs...
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    Does this Video Card overclock well...

    eVGA 256-P2-N527-AX Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 Can anyone recomend settings with the current stck cooler?
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    Please Critique my Build. Ready to purchase

    LIAN LI PC-V1000B-PLUSII V COOL AMD OPTERON148 - 939-PIN XP90 WITH 92 FAN OCZ PC4000 EL Platinum 2X1GB KIT DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Plextor PX-755SA eVGA 256-P2-N527-AX Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 SEASONIC S12 600W 74GB Western Digital Raptor - Model WD740GD 250GB Hitachi 7200RPM -...
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    evga 6800Gt locking up in game!

    This is my second Video card from Evga. The first 6800gt I purchased had bad memory. They replaced it with this card. My new video card works like a champ until I go WOW or BF1942 or similar game then a few minutes into loading or once it loads up it locks up? any ideas? this is a fresh...
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    what 1GB stick of ram do you recomend.

    What 1 Gb stick do you recomend for 2GB worth of ram for this sytem? I will be slighty overclocking. CASE LIAN LI PC-V1000B-PLUS (BLACK) ALUMINUM MID TOWER COMPUTER PC CASE (with Cooling Kit) $190 CPU AMD OPTERON 148 PROCESSOR 2.2GHZ - 1MB L2 CACHE 939-PIN $213 CPU FAN XP90...
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    What memory shoudl I use? Want (2) 1gb sticks!

    CASE LIAN LI PC-V1000B ALUMINUM CASE $200 CPU AMD ATHLON 64 X2 4400+ DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR 2.2GHZ - 1MB L2 CACHE 939-PIN ? RETAIL MEMORY (2) 1GB [2GB TOTAL] DVD PIONEER 16X DVD+RW/-RW DVR-109 OEM MOTHERBOARD DFI LANPARTY NF4 SLI-DR SOCKET 939 NVIDIA NFORCE4 SLI ATX AMD...
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    What NORTHBRIDGE COOLER ?

    CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual-Core 1MB Per Core 90nm (939) MOTHERBOARD DFI LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard VIDEO CARD eVGA GeForce 7800 Ultra 256MB (PCIe)
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    Computers needs Audio Reciever...

    Looking to hook my pc up to a Audio Receiver from my sound card so I can pump it through some big ass real speakers... What receiver do you recomend? (5.1 speakers)
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    Gforce 4600 w/128 ram - cost? $$$

    How much should I ask for a used but excellant condition Gforce 4600 with 128 Ram? Thanks!
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    What motherboard with this build?

    What MB would you purchase and use? CASE ?BLACK? ANTEC Solution Series Super Mid Tower Case w/ 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK3700AMB" CPU Athlon 64 FX-55 (2.6GHz/Socket 939) (RETAIL) THERMALRIGHT XP-90C/120C K8 CPU HEATSINK MEMORY (2) OCZ Enhanced Latency Dual-Channel Gold VX 184...
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    Question about my PSU...

    My question is about my powersupply. Just for fun I thought I would try somthing. I have built two computers with this spec and both run fine with the 350PSU for the past 6 months. I remeber when I built this system that I was told to get a 420 or better but this has worked flawless with the...
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    THERMALRIGHT XP-120 on a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum?

    THERMALRIGHT XP-120 ALUMINUM HEATPIPE HEATSINK FOR SOCKET 478 on a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum NForce3 Ultra Motherboard S939 Does it work? thanks!
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    building a new system. Seekin insight!

    im building a new system and I wanted your insight. I alo want to know how powerful a powersupply I need. THe case comes with a 350. Will that do? CASE ?BLACK? ANTEC Solution Series Super Mid Tower Case w/ 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK3700AMB" $65 CPU AMD ATHLON 64 3500+ 512K S939 2.2GHZ...