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    Vista wont install on my workstation

    Been using XP pro for years on new builds, fresh reformats. Must have installed it 50 times at least between new builds for friends on all sorts of different comps over the years. Never had one problem. A buddy gave me his HP XW8200 workstation (Dual Xeon 3.4, 2 gig ram, 250 gig SATA HDD)...
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    Help with my boot order

    Hello all My buddy just gave me his HP XW8200 workstation. I've got a copy of Vista Ultimate that's been sitting around I'm now trying to install. DVD-ROM is IDE HDD is a 250 gig SATA I've set the BIOS to boot CD first then to HDD. Vista started setting itself up no problem...then...
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    Getting an HP workstation

    Hey all..I posted this a while back in general and didn't get much if any response...let see how it does here ;) Sad story...my most up to date build is an old P4 2.4 Ghz, 1.5 gigs of RAM, and a GF 6800 non-ultra vid card. Just havent built anything in forever...(mostly cause I'm broke)...
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    getting an HP XW8200 workstation

    Sad story...my most up to date build is an old P4 2.4 Ghz, 1.5 gigs of RAM, and a GF 6800 non-ultra vid card. Just havent built anything in forever...(mostly cause I'm broke) Anyway...my buddy is giving me a HP XW8200 workstation that he doesn't want. Dual Xeon 3.4 2 GB RAM (PC3200 I...
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    Good deal on this Dell?

    Just jumped at refurb at Dell with 20% but am doubting myself now. My current comp was last built in 2003 and I think I got totally desperate when I saw these deals....really dont know though. I think the deal stinks in hindsight....I want to cancel it. Specs: -- Inspiron Desktop 518...
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    Want digital audio from my Audigy 2 ZS to my HT receiver

    I've finally got my computer next to my receiver and new HD TV. Problem is my Audigy 2 ZS doesn't have an optical out. Right now I'm running the audio from the out (headphone looking jack) in the back split to RCA analogue. Obviously it's not giving me Dolby Digital to my receiver. What...
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    No coax for cable in my room

    I don't want to pay to have the cable company install a new outlet, and don't want to run coax from the basement. But, I do want some HD cable content like I get in the basement on my other TV. Getting some OTA stuff but want more. I've got my computer hooked up via VGA so SlingBox seemed...
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    Help running my new 32" LCD and 2005fpw in dual

    Just got a cheap 32" Westinghouse and it's side by side my Dell 2005fpw. I wanna run these things dual screen but I've got no option for 1280x720 for a rez (GF 6800). I can get it to run dual (2005fpw DVI, Westinghouse VGS), but the rez is too high for the LCD and doesn't fit the whole thing...
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    Wireless adapter not working now

    I've had this happen before on a different comp where I installed a wireless network adapter and their software (in this case D-Link Air manager thing). I think it auto disables Windows Zero config and takes over as the manager. But, it wont see my wireless network or any others now. Tried...
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    Opinion on this cheap 32" lcd

    Westy 32" Anyone have an opinion on this TV. I know it's a totally cheap LCD. I looked at it side by side to some better brands and the colors aren't quite as good...but acceptable to me. Especially cause I got it for $549 new at a local place.
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    Need to know the difference btw these two Acer LCD's

    1 2 Two pretty popular nicely priced Acer LCD's..going to get one for the bedroom for xbox and some TV. Which one should I get? They are nearly identical. One has 800:1 contrast, one 700:1. One has speakers, one doesn't (not necessasry for me). Any other differences I don't see...
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    Need a dirt cheap 37" + TV

    Hey guys...semi-long time poster on the computer forums here...but not on these new subdivisions... I need some recs on seriously dirt cheap 37" + HDTV's. It would be going in a bedroom and mostly playing Xbox360 and watching some upscaled DVD's with my current HT system. Was looking at...
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    Stopped PC gaming...

    Short blurb...no one cares....but I never thought it would come to this Basically I've stopped PC gaming all together (except CS:S sometimes). It's too frickin' expensive...it seems like my rig played games good for about two years only....now it just plain stinks and I cant even run...
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    Getting service with a static IP

    Hello all, I have a question. My wife is working remote from home now and we need to get a business account that will have a static IP (for VPN purposes). My question is this... I'm on limewire and IRC occasionally dloading a song or southpark episode here and there....should I be more...
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    Getting a TV with no VGA/DVI input, but does have HDMI x2

    Hello all, it's been a while for me even browsing these boards again. Glad the same good advice is still being given out! I'm getting a new TV, but the problem is there is no VGA or DVI input on the thing. Only 2 HDMI inputs (and other basics). I looked a bit on newegg figuring quite a...
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    Quick 3 second dual boot question

    I just got Vista Ultimate...but want to keep XP so I was going to dual boot using VistaBootPro. Now...I've got a 120 gig HD that is parted to 40 gigs which XP Pro is currently on and 80 gigs for other space. I don't need to reinstall my Win XP at the same time do I? I mean...can I nuke...
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    Comp becomes unstable/slow and shutting down while playing games.

    P4 2.4 on an Abit IC7 mobo 1.5 gigs of PC3200 Corsair XMS RAM MSI 6800 NU (not riva tunered to open the pipes) Windows XP Pro Big Antec case (that should be cooled just fine with air) So, I've had a feeling my computer is not running up to par for quite some time now. Restarting itself...
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    Extracting an archive with WinRAR

    Wierd thing.... I've got a big WinRAR file (like 5.5 gigs, its got old emu stuff in it like mame and neo geo) and everytime I try and extract it it resets my computer. It always nears 100% then windows reboots (and the files arent extracted on reboot). I figured my desktop was the...
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    Media Center Done

    Just built THIS for my buddy for his TV and Home Theater system. Now he's asking how to power it up remotely from the couch along with his other AV stuff. Ultimately he'd like to do it from his universal remote (Logitech) he's getting. However, I don't really know how that would work...or...
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    Serious video slowdowns

    wanted to get some opinions Recently just resumed COD2 single player and have started running into some serious choppiness to the point of unplayability (like 5 fps) during busy fighting scenes. For the vid setting I have I wouldn't expect this but maybe that's just the way it is with my...
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    HTPC Critique

    My buddy wants me to build him one for his (extremely) nice TV and HT system. He wants great audio out of it, and a decent vid card ("in case I want to play games") Also, he's hoping that it might run some of the HD-DVD/Blue Ray stuff when the time comes and those drives are available to us to...
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    HTPC/Digital Media Server

    Building a HTPC/Media Server for my buddy to run on his 60" Sony DLP and bad a$$ new HT Audio setup. I'd like to keep it around or under $700. Here's what I have so far. Lian Li PC-V880A (also was thinking about something from Silverstone because its a bit thinner XFX Geforce 6600GT...
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    Pat Morita

    Today is truly a sad day. I will be in seclusion in my study if anyone wishes to reach me. RIP Pat
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    my P4 2.4c giving up early?

    I'm a newb overclocker, and have read some of the basic guides. What I understand is I should be able to bump the FSB a decent amount before I gotta start messing with timings and voltages. Running: Abit IC7 P4 2.4c Corsair PC3200 XMS 2x512 Fotron 450w Just started messing with it...
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    USB 2.0 running?

    Likely a stupid question, but a short search on my own didn't help: About to take my HD out of the freezer and put it into my external USB 2.0 enclosure....keeping fingers crossed I can just get my important pics off of it. Thing is, I obviously gotta make sure its running 2.0 when I do...
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    Running faster RAM in a slower mobo

    Hey all, quick question. Building a comp for my folks out of old parts and using an old Biostar M7VIG Pro mobo. Its got both slots for PC133 and DDR (which supports only PC2100 DDR). So, I need to get some RAM...but I dont want to buy slow DDR PC2100 just in case the build doesnt work out and...
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    Pick me a power suppy...

    Aspire Antec Enermax Maybe all those three choices stink....I don't know :( Its just kinda the price range I was looking at right now. Would like to keep it less than $75-80 Will be running a P4 2.4c on an IC7, 1 gig pc3200, three 120 gb seagates, and a 6800 NU Thanks Edit...
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    Epson Printers

    Stupid post, but I'm annoyed. EPSONS ARE THE HUMMER H2 OF THE PRINTER WORLD!!! I cant believe how fast the ink goes on my R320 (I swear I just spent $22 to fill the black 3 weeks ago). Anyyone have suggestions? I was going to get a cheapo laser from newegg (samsung or something)
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    UPS is on the way with my Inspiron 6000 today

    ....that I didn't get the best deal. Specs: Pentium MProcessor 730 (1.60GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) 15.4 inch WUXGA LCD 512MB, DDR2,400MHz 2 Dimms 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 60GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive (pretty sure its 5400 rpm) 8X DVD+/-RW Drive XP Home (got a cheap copy of XP pro...
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    Getting a new laptop from dell

    Good thing is I got a nice legit $5 version of windows XP Pro I bought at the bookstore (a university contract thingy ;) ) So got an insane deal on a killer Inspiron 6000 w/ the $750 coupon. Should I just wipe the sucker clean out of the box and put on XP Pro and go from there, or can I...
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    Forceware 80.40 screwed up my video

    Helllo Hello, Anyone else's video get srewed up with these beta drivers?? I was running some older nvidia drivers on my 6800nu and decided to try these out. Games work fine but now any and all video I play through anything (win media player, power dvd, etc) is totally messed up and it...
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    HDTV FCC mandate

    I was just recently reading a story on how the FCC has upped its deadline for TV's to be HD capable by March 2005. CNN What did I miss at the beginning of this initiative? What is the purpose? Aren't there more important things the FCC/US Government should be worrying about than every US...
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    XP going to login screen after five minutes of being idle

    I need some help, maybe someones had this same problem... After like five minutes of being idle my windows XP exits out to the user login screen and its really annoying. I've look under power options and didn't see anything pertinent. Also, there is only one user account so it shouldn't...
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    PCI vs USB vs PCMCIA wireless network adapters

    I remember reading/hearing that a PCI interface for a wireless network adapter is your best bet for reception and reliability. Any thoughts if that's true? If so, between USB vs PCMCIA is there a difference? Thoughts?
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    Need a new router for a large house w/ 4 comps

    Long story short....my folks have an old (really early) 802.11b Linksys that isn't working so well any more. My step-mom is annoyed that her internet connection is so sporadic over the last few days she'll pay whatever to get it back. No time for figuring out the bugs with the current setup...
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    Building in less than two hours....need quick opinions

    Hey all, my buddy's stuff from newegg just came in and we are gonna start building here in the next few hours. The base of the system is GIGABYTE GA-K8NXP-SLI, Athlon 64 3200+, and 6600GT. My problem is I think I set him up for an already outdated system....did I? I mean Intel already has a...
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    What piece of hardware is dying on my comp?

    Probably a hard question to answer, but thought I'd get some suggestions. For the past month my computer has been acting funny on startup. The BIOS comes up like it should but pauses right away usually during the memory test part (it starts to spell out "Memory te" and then pauses). It will...
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    New 2005fpw ghosts like a mofo

    I find it hard to believe that I think it ghosts this bad when alot of people can barely notice it. So, I'm thinking there's a problem or something with mine. Anyone know of any online tests/programs to see what the response time is running at? Thanks
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    Interesting reformatting question: Win updates before or after?

    Time to wipe this sucka down. I need some opinions though. For some reason I thought the best plan is to RF, reinstall WinXP (Pro), and then get updates before installing the rest of my programs/hardware. My logic was that the updates were less likely to cause problems with already...
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    Never used AMD, building and need suggestion

    I talked my buddy into building his own comp, and thought that I'd put an AMD in a setup this time. Problem is I don't know jack about AMD and respective mobos. I've picked out most of the stuff already, you can critique it if you want, but I'm mainly looking for mobo/proc recommendations...