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    What happens if I hook decent new speakers to my 10 yr old walmart receiver/amp?

    Hi, Just got a new TV and looking to upgrade audio as well. I have been using a cheapo Durabrand 5.1 setup I won 10 years ago at a work bingo. It's one of those 5.1 systems where the subwoofer is powered and all speakers connect to it. I am right now shopping for a pair of mid-range...
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    Soundbar or basic speaker setup?

    One potential issue for soudbar is that the TV sits on the media center. This is the TV I am buying: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN48H6350AFXZA This TV's stand is only about 3.2" high, so I would need a soundbar that wouldn't cover the screen. Also, see how the stands spreads...
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    Soundbar or basic speaker setup?

    Hi, thanks for the response. My front and center speakers just go on top of the media center, and the subw goes on one of the sides. Would still be nice to have bluetooth, which simple receiver would you recommend? Thanks
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    Soundbar or basic speaker setup?

    Hi, I am finally getting rid of the old LCD and getting a new one. Would also like to stop using the amplified 5.1 generic brand from walmart that I won at my old company's bingo! Trying to find out how is the quality of a decent sound bar compared to a basic 3.1 or 2.0 setup with decent...
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    Is this hard drive dead?

    Thanks guys. Will start shopping for a new one.
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    Is this hard drive dead?

    Hi Guys, my fiance's computer was dropped, started having issues botting for lack of OS. I was able to save all her important files and reinstall windows. BUT..it is still having some issues booting.. so I ran a diagnosis program from Western Digital (her HD brand) and it's saying "too many...
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    Setting up the A7V266-E ?

    Dear friends, I have just got a Asus A7V266-E and Athlon XP 1800. I haven´t set it up yet and would like to ask some questions: - Should I get a big case or some especial case for it (I have a mini ATX case already) ? - I got a Ascent CPU Heatsink and cooler. Is it enough if I don´t overclock...
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    Setting up the A7V266-E ?

    Dear friends, I have just got a Asus A7V266-E and Athlon XP 1800. I haven´t set it up yet and would like to ask some questions: - Should I get a big case or some especial case for it (I have a mini ATX case already) ? - I got a Ascent CPU Heatsink and cooler. Is it enough if I don´t overclock...