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    Input for New HTPC i5 build

    Hi, I am building my first HTPC. Going for a haswell i5 4600 build. Steam gaming, netflix web browsing. No overclocking, trying to make this as quiet as possible. Just looking for overall comments. I'm not worried about being $100 or so less as much as a very solid build. Asus B85M-G i5...
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    HTPC Case to support monitor on Top?

    Hi, I've been fooling around with the idea of a DIY HTPC, most premade systems seem to have drawbacks. I've thought that if I get a case where I can stack a decent size (not monster!) LCD TV on top, I'd add a lot of flexibility to the cabling and cabinet set up. Any cases that are rated...
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    Dimension 2400 old dog.. new tricks....

    Hi, I have a client who has a virus ridden dell dimension 2400. Nice case and power supply and dvd cd rw already in..... needs a cheap office server and something to run a brother 8xxxx series scanner and wants to scan a lot of old paper files. I was wondering if a newer atx or micro ATX...
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    Logitech Laser Mouse 848nm drifting

    Hi, I bought a Logitech M/N: M-RCR147 laser performance mouse a month or so ago. It worked fine. It now drifts when left clicking in excel and I cannot select a single cell or column (though I can manage a multi cell/column drag) . This occurs with a battery or when plugged in directly...
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    Wireless for Google TV, current recommendations

    Hi, I have an old wireless network. I have a base and a laptop and want to finally integrate my TV and stereo for media and am thinking about a set top box. The base will be through a wall or two, the set top/HTPC will be close to the router, unless I want to run a phone line up a few...
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    What CPU for GTX 460 1MB

    Hi, I have a slightly older Dual Core 2.66 (E6700??? I think) Ghz processor. My video card is an old 8800gt. I'm on Vista Home version, with plent of hard drive space. I wanted to upgrade the video card to the 768 or 1 MB new Nvidia offering, but was wondering if the processor would be a...
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    Best choice batch processing FLAC to MP3

    Hi, I just started ripping music for a Sansa Fuze. My first foray into portable music. I have ripped a ton of music from CDs to FLAC. I was wondering what was a good simple FLAC to MP3 converter, I'd like to mirror the new mp3 directory if possible. I used dbPoweramp to rip to FLAC (8)...
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    Good DVD MP3 software

    Hi, Just looking for good software to play and burn DVD's and compile some mp3's. I was looking around in the stores and didn't want to shell out $120. (Roxio). I will spend $$$$ for good shareware. Any recommendations for easy, no frills DVD copy, play and recording and good quality MP3...
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    Best CPU for Gigabyte GA 965P-DS3 rev 1.0

    Hi, I am working on a friend's computer now. He has the 965P-DS3 rev 1.0 mentioned above. He has an 8800GT and already has Vista and 4 gigs of RAM (6400). I noticed he doesn't have a lot of cpu options with 1.0. He can go with up to an e6700 dual core, a quad core q6600 or so, or an...
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    Whats the best dual core processor for hd4830

    Hi, I am purchasing a radeon hd4830. I wanted to know the best non overclock intel dual core CPU to match up for the money spent. I don't mind some slight cpu limitation if it results in saving a fair amount of money. I don't overclock much as I really don't have time to tweak anymore...
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    Basic Vista upgrade from 1.6mhz

    Hi, I am thinking about taking a plunge at home to a little better config and going to Vista. This is home/gaming/business. I've got an E4300 and a8600 GT processor right now. I use Vista already , but on a laptop for my business. I don't game on my laptop. What is a good value...
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    120 MHZ LCD abrgain hunting?

    Hi, Bargain hunting for better LCD HDTV. I noticed specs on websites often do not refer to refresh rates. I was wondering if there were any other characteristics of newer LCD panels that were more common I could refer to, such as 6 mhz refresh rate, 4,000+ to 1 contrast etc that was more...
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    Good Parental COntrol SOftware- Vista?

    Hi, Just starting to go Vista. I have a highly intelligent 13 year old. We have a new computer and I was going to give her a limited user account on her computer. She will be the only person on the computer until I have to add something as administrator. I would like to allow for only...
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    Biohock= Cool, despite glitches

    I just finished Bioshock. I took a hard weekend to do it. Being a CPA, its hard to fork over a whole weekend of responsibilities..... The game pulls pieces from a whole lot of shooters, it is in many ways highly derivative, yet a hell of a lot of fun. Plus, I am going to replay it again...
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    Backing up small office from home thru internet?

    Instead of paying for online backup. I read the recent article on Tom's about puTTY and I may try it, but to be honest, this is a little higher than my comfort level. I would not mind spending a little money on some software that would allow me to schedule a backup over the internet to my...
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    Good Network Backup

    Small office network. Looking to do external storage backup. I was looking at Seagate 750GB external backup. The software gets flamed (bounceback) in some reviews. Looks like there really is no functionality other than what freeware provides. In that case, I was thinking I'd build my own on...
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    HTPC Creamy Goodness in a SFF case

    Can you say directed airflow for full height video cards in SFF/desktop case with a very nice finish. A 350W power supply from one of the best companies out there? How about two 120MM fans turning lazily? Room for 2 5" drives outisde and 2 3.5 drives inside? They have a bunch of "b" stock...
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    ATI 9.0C issues

    I have this card tested in two systems. Keeps crashing in Oblivion and COD demo. DOes not crash in any other game (rest are not DX 9.0c). Forced new COD demo to DX7 and no crashes. Did not enable sound. (Have an Audigy 2 in normal system). System 1 Asus P5wd-2 M/b I gig PQI mem, 80G...
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    PentiumD Cooler

    I ordered a Coolermaster replacement for my pentium D stock cooler. It specified LGA 775 compatibility (I think it is a "Silent 775" but do not have it available at the moment - but it is basically a flat piece of copper on the bottom? I had expected a "Block" to touch the top of my processor...
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    x1800gto- Sapphire issue

    Hey, has anybody encountered this yet? I just put togther this new rig to try some overclocking. I installed SP2 directly from CD , and then installed ASUS drivers, then the sapphire provided drivers. Windows recognized the vid card as "X1800 family Radeon". Sapphires TRIXX utility did not...
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    6.4 Catalyst x1800gto /sapphire issues

    Hi, After installing my new x1800 GTO, I get weird install errors with 6.4, CCC will not install at all. I ran drive cleaner (also in safe mode) and tried to install 6.4 over my sapphire branded catalyst CD drivers which came with the card (6.3 I think). I could not load 6.4 directly on a...
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    x1800GTO Catalyst Install Fails

    Hi, I just put togther this new rig to try some overclocking. I installed SP2 directly from CD , and then installed ASUS drivers. I then tried to install the latest catalyst drivers from sapphires web site. I did not get the original cd from Newegg - this was a return item box. The...
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    Xp install on p5Wd2

    I just purchased a p5Wd-2 premium M/B, paired it with P805D processor, 2 Gig PNY 533 ram, 80 Gig WD hD, sony DVD ram. I have a cheap 6200 TC card right now, it makes an obnoxious amount of whine right now while booting/installing. XP install fails - I can hit pwr, and computer reboots...
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    P5wd2

    Just bought this and I am having a problem even getting this to post. Fans boot and HD starts to boot. No video image, monitor resets and then blanks. I stripped out unnecessary components- still no joy. I have an Thermaltake XaserIII 480 with 24 pin adapter and EZ 4 plug molex...