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    external QAM TV Tuner

    My sister-in-law gave me her old 37" 720 HD TV. It does not have a qam tuner, so I can't view the free / clear qam channels that TimeWarnerCable broadcasts in their $10/month "Broadcast Cable" package. If I wanted to purchase an external qam tuner, is there anything better than this: KWorld...
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    wlan USB device dropping during games - memory conflict ?

    I am using a rosewill usb wireless adapter ( RNX-N2X ) to connect to a rosewill router ( RNX-EasyN4 ) under Win7 Pro 32bit. I have used the adapter with two different Rosewill drivers, with the newest Ralink driver, and with and without the rosewill utility program. When I play games (...
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    USB 3.0 PCI Card ?

    Will there be USB 3.0 expansion PCI cards ? Like this for regular USB? <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815104216&cm_re=usb_pci_card-_-15-104-216-_-Product>
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    HDMI port (via Adapter)

    I not familiar with LCDs. The sticky helps but some the details do not make sense to me. I am thinking about this getting this LCD for use with this GPU on a future gaming pc. Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms ASUS EAH4890/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4890 1GB The card says it has one HDMI...
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    install PCI video card to Docking Station

    I want to improve the graphics of my aging Dell Laptop - FX5200 Go 32mb. It is usually docked in a Dell PD01X. It appears I can install a PCI card to the docking station. In the BIOS, I can tell it to use the graphics card in the docking station. Dell PD01X documentation Would this work...
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    Do Not Call List - Cell Phone

    My personal Cell Phone # is and has been on the Do Not Call List. I still get telemarketing calls. Occasionally, if I am at my desk, I will write down the info and file a complaint with the FCC!!!! That will show em! Several days will pass and I will get a summary letter from the FCC denying my...
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    comparing DDR3 memory prices

    This is a "featured deal" at Newegg: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit US $ 95 less $20 REBATE = $75 Does this CRUCIAL memory have the same specs? 6GB kit (2GBx3), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module...
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    list of ISPs

    How do you find a list of the ISPs available in your area? I don't think I even have a choice besides TWC and AT&T. Dig
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    COOLER MASTER Centurion - LED / FAN Question

    COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 details at CoolerMaster.com Side Fan, Rear Fan, Side Air Duct. One 120x120x25mm front fan (intake)(Optional) * Would it be tricky to add the front fan ? Looking at the picture and CoolerMaster.com, "Special mesh design with blue LED" The LED appears...
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    Antec Cases - PSU on the bottom

    The Antec 900 and Antec 300 cases have the PSU on the bottom. Can any PSU go there, or do the fans on the PSU need to oriented a specific direction? The fan on my Corsair 650 psu is on the bottom. Would the psu get enough air if it was mounted in an Antec case? I can't tell if the PSU will...
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    parition problem where XP is installed

    I encountered an unfamiliar problem last night. I recently discovered the extra power cable / 4 pin connector on my AGP card is loose. It is actually the retention clip on the card that has the problem. When I moved another cable, the power cable came off AGP card and the PC froze. When I...
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    Gamers Gate

    GamersGate finally has something that I think is a decent value. I am considering using them for the first time. IF you have personally had PROBLEMS with GamersGate, please share them. Dig
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    USB Joystick - what will it do under VISTA

    AVB Joystick This joystick is solid despite its price. Since it is probably not being manufactured anymore, drivers for VISTA will never be available. If VISTA recognizes it as a "generic", will it work as a basic joystick without the force-feedback? Dig
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    Comparing Cards

    My AGP AIW X800XT stopped working. I RMA'd because it was under warranty. ATI ( AMD ) have had the card for over a month. They say it will be at least a few more weeks before they get the parts to repair it. They offered me the following as a replacement: Radeon X1650 Pro AGP 512MB card...
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    Freezer 64 Pro and A8V deluxe

    Has anyone used a Freezer 64 Pro with an asus A8V Deluxe mobo? The HSF does not work the way the factory one does. See the image at the bottom of the link:Freezer 64 Pro - fan blows air across - - NOT on CPU I can't get a handle on the dimensions to tell if the fan will be blocking a...
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    Mass Effect DRM - taking aim at Sale of Used Games?

    From what I understand of the DRM scheme included with Mass Effect, it limits the number of unique PC installs. I do not own the game, nor do I personally know anyone who owns the PC version. I stopped trying to read all the threads on the Bioware forums about the DRM. Most threads get "locked...
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    Sound Card for OLD system / trouble shooting

    My goal is to watch TV and DVDs on my old PC. It has an ISA Creative AWE 64 that works ok. Selecting Stereo in either WinDVD or Media Player classic causes the audio to have static. Selecting MONO it does ok. Listening to CDs or MP3s in stereo, there is no static. Is this a driver problem...
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    new SATA DVD and DVD Shrink

    I swapped out my IDE DVD burner for a Samsung SH-S203N SATA. First disappointment was my MoBo can ONLY boot from IDE devices. :-( XP can see and use the drive though. Here is what works - through everyday use: playing audio CD, mp3 CD Burning ISO to CD reading CD, CDRW, DVD, DVD-RW...
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    BIOS d/n see SATA DVD

    I just replaced my IDE dvd burner with a SATA. After a couple of driver installs, XP can see the drive. It appears the BIOS does not see the drive - - at least it does not appear in the boot menu. It is an older mobo. Is that the problem? Or is there some setting I am overlooking in the...
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    Gamers? Rights - long rant

    The typical return policy on a PC game is replacement only. Should a retailer offer a refund if a technical issue could not be resolved? Or Refund if Tech Support is not responsive at all to a problem? What if the retailer reasonably knows that Tech Support does not existent for a game? Should...
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    loss of signal after login

    My old PC gets some occasionally use - - mostly to watch DVDs and TV. @ P3 850mHz 384mb Ram Windows 98se Kworld cheap TV Card Ti4200 AGP with DVI and VGA some 17" CRT monitor with VGA connection About 1/3 to 1/2 of the time, I have a problem during startup: Windows will load, I...
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    old SCSI Hard Drive

    I put an old PCI SCSI card and Hard Drive in my PC. The Hard Drive is only 4gb. I don't know how old it is, but it came from a PC with a Pentium II. 4gb is not much, but that can hold one game I guess or the OS. Is an old SCSI as fast or faster than a IDE Hard-Drive 7200 rpm ? Dig
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    New AGP Video Card or upgrade MoBo to PCIe ?

    How does a PCIe 7600GT perform compared to an AGP 7800GS ? ATM, the AGP 7800GS costs about the same compared to upgrading my MoBo and a PCIe 7600GT - assuming all other components are compatible. The other option is to wait and see what happens. My video card ( specs in signature ) is...
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    Real Time Pricing / Price History Chart

    I thought there was a link from Real Time Pricing that graphed the Price History of an item over time. Has it been moved ? Dig
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    Cheapest hardware to capture VHS ( rca )

    My PC has FireWire and USB, but my VideoCard is only VideoOut. I have software to edit and burn video to DVD. What is the cheapest hardware to capture VHS to video? The reason I want the cheapest is that this is something I want to do - - not something I have to do. Thanks for your...