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    External Vantec SATA drive buzzing problem

    Thanks guys, and Old Hippie, is it possible to get the external drive hot-swappable enabled now or is it too late and I would have to wipe it and start over? If I plug it in through eSata and turn on the drive and computer then it shows up like it should, but if I turn it off and on again while...
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    External Vantec SATA drive buzzing problem

    Thanks for the quick response. Yes, it does sound like the 3.5" drive, or maybe the DVD RW drive making the sound, but why? It is definitely NOT the Vantec case making the sound, but the sound only happens when I turn on/off the Vantec. I had the Vantec connected by eSata but the hot...
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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 changing them to wmv format because that is what the 360 plays back on my tv from my computer without having to transcode. It gives me a little more control on playback when it is wmv. My tv is 1080i so I am upping the res to make it look better, sort of like dvd players that upconvert...
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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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    Best TV tuner card for Windows XP MCE 2005?

    I am building a MCE 2005 system as well. I heard that WMC is picky about tuner cards. KWorld? Hauppage? $30 card or $80 card? Does it matter? I basically just want to use the DVR built into WMC, but I don't know what the best deal is with tuner cards.
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    OK, last video card question from me

    OK, 7800gt it stays. But what about my MCE question? Any ideas?
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    OK, last video card question from me

    I don't suppose any of you guys know if the 7800 series is compaible with MCE 2005 do you? I just realized that may be a problem.
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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'm probably going to go with the 7800. But just cause I am means that in about 6 months all these totally amazing dx10 games are going to come out early just to spite me.
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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?

    Yeah, I get the whole firewire thing, and I thought firewire 800 would be pretty beneficial but it only seems to be offered on Gigabyte boards, and they don't seem to be thought of in the same circles asa the other high-end sli boards. I was wondering why that was, unless the overclocking is...
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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?

    So Tripp17 is the only one having problems? I'm just trying to figure out why Anandtech is all of a sudden jumping off the SLI bandwagon.
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    NF4 and SLI issues?

    Why? What happened? It seems like a great idea to me and the original Anandtech reviews were VERY favorable. What's wrong with it?
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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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    Help On New System (754 vs 939)

    If it makes you feel any better, the a8n-sli can be had now for @$180. I am going to be building about the same system as you any time now, s if you find a decent case let me know. And I am definately going 939 because like someone else said, in a few years you cna get dual core CPU's, or...
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    "simple" case question

    Wow. I don't NEED pci-e plugs, right? There are converter plugs or somethign I believe. $150 puts it out of my price range unfortunately. And I doubt I'll be overclocking. Stock fans and cooling is all I'll start with. Maybe in a few years I'll think about ungrading in that area.
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    "simple" case question

    Thanks for all the input everyone. I really appreciate it. BTW, I checked out that Chieftek link and it does look pretty good, and cheaper than I wuld have thought. Also, on that same page was a link to this PS: Premium / 600-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm LED Fans / Black / Power Supply. Anyone...
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    "simple" case question

    So now I am looking at a Codegen Silver ATX 6097, but it comes w/o a PSU. After reading an old anandtech article on PSU's (from 2003) it keeps saying how some PSU's are better for Intel and others better for AMD's. SO how can you tell? Mine will be an Athlon 3500+, hopefully running 2...
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    "simple" case question

    500 watts seemed like more than enough power, even if the manufacturer "fudged" a bit. Would you ever recommend buying a case with an included ps, or is it better to buy a case and then get a power supply to add to it. What is a good wattage to go with? 350 is too low, right?
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    "simple" case question

    See, that's what I'm getting at. For me, I look at that and think, "500 Watts, that's pretty good." So what could be wrong, and what do I need? Does the case stink too? I'm trying to learn about cases on the fly here. I certainly haven't bought one yet. But keep in mind, I don't plan on...
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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...