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    Mini ITX build input

    I am going to build a Mini ITX to use in the spare room for Word,email,youtube,etc. It will NOT be used for any sort of gaming. I already have an Antec ISK110 that I got from a guy that is new in the box. Comes with a 90w ps. I can get a hold of the Antec 300-150 case if I need it. I have...
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    OpenElec Users

    Trying to get some ideas as to what hardware to use to build an OpenEec only build. I have my eye on this case Not sure which motherboard,etc to get. I have heard that the intel/Nvidia setup is mostly preferred. I only see a handful of Intel/Nvidia motherboard combos out there. I can actually...
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    Need advice on NAS parts.

    I am looking for a NAS. I see there are alot of prefab ones,but I like to build my own stuff. I just don't know what parts/brands I should be looking for. I don't want to get something that isn't enough,but on the other hand, not get something that isn't enough. I plan on atleast a 2 bay,with...
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    Dell Inspiron 8200 owners

    Friend of mine has this laptop and it doesn't have the mini wireless card installed.I see that the True mobile 1350 will work with the ini file fix and the Intel 2200 would work also.I hear that the 2200 has alot of problems.Anyone want to comment on which one I should put in her laptop? Thanks
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    Compaq V5305WM hard drive upgrade

    I want to replace the standard 60gb hard drive with a higher capacity one.I chatted with HP tech and they said I can only use a 60gb max.Anyone want to help me verify this? The laptop uses a IDE HD and I thought that a higher capacity hd with IDE would work but apparently not.Maybe something to...
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    Video card upgrade? AGP

    Here's the specs to the computer. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=501309 Right now I have an Evga Geforce FX5500 agp in it.I mostly watch movies,videos,etc and don't do any gaming on it.Would upgrading the graphics card do me any good? Would upgrading it be a waste of money...
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    External Hard Drives

    I am going to purchase an external hd for my desktop and laptop,so I can backup all my files including the OS. I think that I still need a program such as Acronis to do this? Is this correct?Thanks
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    PSU/FX5500 question

    My neighbor bought an Evga Fx5500 256mb video card to replace his onboard video. He did it so his son could play some games,but nothing that really requires a high powered one. Here are the specs for the ps that came with the computer.. Model: HP-D2537F3R HP P/N: 5187-1098 80mm internal fan...
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    Get new vid card and pwr supply or more ram?

    Athlon 64 3200 +, 1 gig ram,etc. System is mainly for music videos,dvds,etc. Would upgrading to a dedicated vid card make a difference since it's not really used for gaming? Some of the videos and dvd's look grainly.( if that makes sense)or should I go with another gig of ram? Been looking at...
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    Worth it to upgrade integrated video card?

    Hey everybody, I was thinking about getting a dedicated video card for my pc. I don't really do alot of gaming(a little here and there),mostly videos,music,movies. I have 1024ram installed,but the integrated graphics is taking 64mb leaving me with 960 instead. I want to get that memory...