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    External Vantec SATA drive buzzing problem

    I have a hard time explaining the problem so I made a video showing it. I hope it is helpful for anyone who might have some idea what is going on. External HD computer question video As a side note, this is a somewhat new system build. I just put in a new Mobo, processor, video card and...
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    laser television

    Last year laser tv's were all the rage at CES. I believe Mitsubishi was furthest along and said Christmas 2007 they would be selling them, then I heard it would be AT LEAST 2008 sometime. Anything new? Not just news on when they would come out but anything on performance? Cost? Anything?
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    creating hi-def wmv files

    I am looking for the best way to turn my dvd collection into hd wmv files to play on my 360 as a Media Center Extender. So far I use DVD Decryptor to get vob files of the movie, then use dvdx to turn that vob into a wmv with at least 1280x720 resolution. My problem is that the audio ends up...
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    Language Bar problems

    This is a problem on my mom's computer that I can't seem to find an answer for anywhere. It is a Media Center Sony Viao (or is it Vaio?). Anyway, the problem is that there are probably 100 instances of the language bar on her menu bar. (right-click on menu bar, click on Toolbars, and there...
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    1394b motherboard adapter

    Here's an interesting problem. I have the Gigabyte K8N-sli pro motherboard which has 1394b firewire connectors. One of those connectors is being used for the included riser that came with the board. The other connector I want to use with the firewire port on the front of my case. The case is...
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    OK, last video card question from me

    Now that I have chosen the 7800gt over the 6800gs, ATI has this little baby over at NewEgg. The x850xt (HIS Hightech HX85XTQ256-3TOEN IceQ II Radeon X850XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card to be precise). I can get a nice XFX 7800gt for around $270 after rebate while the x850xt...
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    video card question

    I know the general rule of buying hardware is Just Do It and don't bother waiting for the next greatest thing, but here's my dilemma... I am building a new system from scratch (my first one ever). Gigabyte ga-k8n pro-sli amd x2 3800+ dual core 2gb d400 memory 2 sata 3.0 250 or 300 gig...
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    1394b?

    After looking at various nforce4 boards, I noticed the Gigabyte SLI board at under $100. Seeing as it's the only one I found that has 1394b on it I was wondering why this was. It seems like a feature rich board. Is there any reason not to go with this one over say the DFI or Asus boards...
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    XBOX emulator

    Here's the thought I had today. All I can do is think since I haven't got my pre-ordered system yet...If Microsoft can make an XBOX emulator for the 360, what keeps someone from making a PS2 or Gamecube emulator for the 360? I know it would never be sanctioned by M$, but can you imagine how...
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    NF4 and SLI issues?

    In the newest video card price guide, it mentions not going with an SLI setup right now because of new NF4 and SLI issues What are they talking about? After reading their original sli mb reviews and the performance jump they talked about I was all ready to get an a8n-sli and 2 6600gt's...
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    "simple" case question

    I am on the brink of building a new computer, and it will be my first. I have all the components picked out except for the case, and I just now realize I have no idea about what makes a good case! I don't need anything fancy with lights and windows and water cooling or anything, just a case...