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    Hard Drive beep

    Hey everyone, I've got this noise that I'm occasionally hearing from one of my hard drives that sounds like a beep or something. Right now i have 3 400GB Seagate SATAs, not sure which one is making the noise or if its just one of them. THey are all relatively new. Any ideas on what this sound...
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    asus p5b wifi ap solo deluxe mobo

    I dropped the money for this board, i guess i paid like 10 extra for the onboard wifi, but it seems that it has A LOT of trouble picking up a wifi signal. I have my laptop right here next to the desktop and my laptop is picking up my signal w/ 5/5 bars, and four or five neighbors signals with...
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    Fastest DVD Ripping?

    I have a Samsung SH-S182M DVD Burner, specs claim a 16X read rate for DVD-ROMs Burner's Specs I am ripping all my DVDs (1:1 copies) to my HDD for a media server and want to do it FAST since I have so many DVDs to do, a full DVD right now is taking about 16-20 minutes. I am ripping to a...
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    Win XP MCE 2005 Install

    I recently installed what I was told was Windows XP MCE 2005. However upon completion of the install, I right clicked on My Computer and it says "Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2" Is this right? Do all XP installs just say Version 2002? or do I not really...
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    Upconvert DVDs with PC

    I was wondering if playing a dvd from a computer onto a tv using a pc over a hdmi cable with hd resolution means that the content is automatically "upconverted" the dvd. I mean will playing the dvd using an upconverting 1080i dvd player look better? If so, is there any dvd software for the...
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    CPU Cooling issues w/ C2D E6400 Build

    Just set up my fist C2D system. Temps arent really making sense to me. @ idle my temps are in the upper 30's-mid forties and each core my differ from the other by as much as 3-4 degrees sometimes. This was with the Asus Q control to automatically adjust the chasis fan and cpu cooler speeds for...
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    Full 400GB not showing up w/ WinXP install

    I just built a comp tonight and installed WinXP Pro (no SP1 or SP2) so the install only recognized 128GB of my 400GB Seagate SATA drive. After setting up the OS and installing a myriad of updates including SP1 and SP2 windows is still not recognizing the drive as 400GB. what do i need to do? I...
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    C2D Build Only need a few more components

    Hey everyone, so far I have Ultra Aluminus Mid Tower Case ($29.99 AR, Radioshack) Ultra V Series 400W ATX Power Supply (FAR, Outpost.com) Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi AP ($190 @ Buy.com w/ Google Checkout) Intel E6400 C2D Retail Boxed Processor w/ Fan ($200) Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4 (2X1GB) DDR2...
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    Corsair Matched 2GB DDR2-800 XMS2-6400 $229 AR @ZZF

    Zipzoomfly has the TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB Kit DDR2-800 XMS2-6400 for $229 AR until the 19th. This is NOT the TWIN2X2048-6400C4 with EPP that Fry's was selling earlier, but still seems like a good/better deal. I'm considering canceling my order on the outpost.com RAM (they had TWIN2X2048-6400C4 for...
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    Intel C2D E6400/ECS P4M800Pro-M v2 Mobo $219 OR AMD 3800+/ECS KN1 Lite $119

    New Fry's B&M ad in Houston: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 ECS P4M800Pro-M v2 Mobo for $219 I believe thisis the retail boxed processor. ZZF has processor alone for $219, so basically free motherboard for paying tax. I am looking to build a C2D system, but have been unable to decide...
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    Asus p5b deluxe vs. p5b-e vs p5dw DH vs. gigabyte p965 ds3 vs. g965 ds3

    Ok, I've been reading for a couple days straight about all these mobos and have seen so many conflicting accounts on which one is the best. Which one should i get!? I'm going to be building a C2D w/ either E6300 or E6400. I don't do much gaming, i'm going to be using this computer for every day...
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    Slinbox Mobile FREE With New Slingbox Purchase

    Slingbox Mobile is awesome if you have a 3G pda/smartphone. They normally charge $29.99 for the mobile player software (desktop clients are free). They are giving free licenses for purchases made between August 15-September 16th. http://www.slingmedia.com/us/press/pressreleases-082206.php...
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    RAM Guide?

    Hey, stupid newbie question here.... Can someone tell me about or point me to a guide that explains the more involved aspects of RAM and what makes good RAM. Also, what all this dual channel stuff is about? Thanks in advance
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    Best option for mass storage?

    Can anyone suggest the best ways to get some hefty storage space, 1TB or greater with room for expansion, good read/write speed and also what's most economical. I know LACIE Bigger drives can carry 1TB and go as cheap as 750 bucks, any better suggestions? I'm trying to build a Media Server...
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    Quick MOBO/RAID question...

    If a mobo's specs say the following: Intel ICH6R South Bridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA with Intel Matrix Storage Technology with RAID 0, 1 support Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller: - 4 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 (RAID 5 software patch available, no WHQL) ITE...
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    RAID 5 PCI SATA Adapter?

    Hey guys, I'm trying to set up a system that has enough storage to catalog all of my dvd's so that i can network them to be played on any tv in the house. Clearly the central issue is HDD storage. I was hoping that i might be able to get some suggeestions in maximizing my available space...
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    Support for a new HTPC forum?

    Please respone with comment in support of or against a new forum for discussion about Home Theater PC's (HTPC). I would like a new forum where we can discuss parts, configurations, software, and ideas as it relates to he up and coming HTPC field. Thanks
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    Software for DVD Media Library?

    I'm a first time poster to this forum but have been reading it pretty regularly. Lately, I have become pretty interested in building a computer for the sole purpose of being a media library/server for my home entertainment system. One thing i would really like to do is store all of my dvds...