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    external QAM TV Tuner

    Using a TiVo had not occurred to me. Are you certain the Tuner function works without a subscription ? Dig
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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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    D2D down?

    The site is "up", but not working as intended. Instead of it being hacked, perhaps they forgot to renew their domain registration ?
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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

    The purpose of the upgrade is to improve gaming. Even basic Turn-Based Strategy games require 64mb of video memory. 6200 something like this? This is PCI 2.1. I don't understand the differences in PCI. The PCI slot in the docking station has one space/divider where it connects.... this...
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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

    FTC finally taking some action. FTC Car Warranty Calls The morale for Robo Call Telemarketers: Bother citizens as long as you want, but if you bother a Senator, you will be punished. Dig
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    comparing DDR3 memory prices

    The link is not working for me. Does the link show prices of other memory manufactures ? Dig
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    comparing DDR3 memory prices

    The non blinking version is still $225 vs the OCZ with the same specs of $95: Tracer Ballistix = heat spreader with glowing LEDs = $260 Ballistix = heat spreader = $225 OCZ Gold = heat spreader = $95 Again Taltamir, thank you for the reply, but it seems like Crucial's prices are way out...
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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

    That is what I can't understand...why is all the crucial memory so much higher? Giga-Byte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI (rev. 1.0) Motherboard On the left side, filter/refine to show HIGH SPEED, 3 piece Kit, 6 GB. The Ballistix ( NON-Tracer ) is all $220 and up. Dig
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    comparing DDR3 memory prices

    Thank you for the info. I will not be purchasing from Crucial when their price is SO much higher than comparable memory. Dig
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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

    Nah, I don't see an avatar. Thanks for the link! Apparently, my choices are TWC ( or EarthLink Cable - piggybacks on TWCs infrastructure). AT&T DSL, ( or dozens of regional DSL companies which piggybacks on AT&Ts infrastructure. ) I have honestly been pleased with the speed and...
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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

    Thank you RallyMaster. Did you add a front / third fan to your case? 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

    Thank you both. I am glad there is a logical answer! Dig
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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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    Help a noob move into linux

    I have ubuntu on a backup ANCIENT PIII rig. Just go to www.ubuntu.com, download and burn the lastest ISO. Boot from that CD. It SHOULD have an option to run ubuntu from the CD without installing ubuntu. This should give you an idea of how well your hardware is recognized. LiveCD 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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    Racing/driving games

    TrackMania Nations is free. TrackMania Sunrise has a Demo. Dig
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    Damn you AT! DAMN YOU!!!!

    Unofficial patch(s) available here. Circle of Eight If you search the forums, you might find answers to just about any crash. Dig
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    Gamers Gate

    Based on what I have read, I bet the majority of transactions go smoothly. What matters the most to me is how GamersGate treats their customers when they encounter a problem. How a business handles a problem is more important to me than their initial success rate. Dig
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    Gamers Gate

    My apologies for the vagueness in my post. If you haven't heard of them before, then you probably had not encountered a problem with their service. Most people who use GamersGate have positive things to say. Dig
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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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    Comparing Cards

    Help, I need advice. I am still waiting ( 2 months + now ) on ATI/AMD to repair / replace my AGP X800XT. Custom Support says they are only telling me what they are being told: The parts are on back-order and it will be another 2 to 3 weeks - same answer I got 3 weeks ago - same answer I got...
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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

    Nah, they either can't or won't supply anything better in the AGP flavor than x1650pro. It has something to do with licensing - what they make themselves versus what they license to other manufacturers. They will eventually provide me with my repaired X800xt or a new / refurb....it will...
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    Comparing Cards

    No doubt, an X1950 is a step up. For me, it is not a big enough step to spend the money on an entirely new system. I would spend $800 on the box ( not including monitor, peripherals ) and at least another $150 to $250 on the GPU. The X1950xt is probably a $75 mainstream card. I would not go...
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    Comparing Cards

    I turned down ATI's offer of an AGP X1650 Pro PLUS PCI TV Wonder 650 as an exchange for my X800XT AGP. They indicated they could not offer me anything higher from their AGP lineup. Instead, they have offered me a PCIe X1950XT. The card is a step up from X800XT, but I would have to upgrade my...
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    Comparing Cards

    Playing games is a priority - just not very demanding ones! I will eventually get a new system. For now, this GPU decision is no cost. X800XT SM2.0 and 256mb X1650 Pro SM3.0 and 512mb Between the additional ram and the newer Shader Model, how does the Gaming performance compare...
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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

    Your advice was right on target jaqie. For less than $10 shipped, I got a used SB PCI 128 off eBay. That soundcard makes a big difference. Dig
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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...