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  1. SpeedEng66

    how to...

    I have twc internet at home . In a few months I will be moving in to take care of my pops (in a different home) On my phone ,I pick up twc hotspot WiFi outside in the front of my pops yard.. But sadly once I go inside the house the hotspot WiFi drops.. what's is the easiest way for me to...
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    win7 unbootable, hd took a poo?

    need some help... Wifes pc (WIN7 pro 64BIT) wont boot (it gets stuck on the windows splash screen). Wont repair (it gets stuck on a blue background screen.. mouse still moves around but nuttin happening). not even safe mode works.. hd (wdc raptor) keeps making ticking and buzzing noise...
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    I5-650 @ microcenter B&M only.. $119.99

    http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0325942
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    home server build? for a newb

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. im looking into trying out whs (dl as I type) home server backup and also video web server to my wifes relatives and friends (maybe more) but I looked at the specs requirements it's kinda low (p3 1ghz)...
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    argh!! what to do? bios update decided to freeze

    so I bought a q8200 so before I threw it into my foxconn p35 lets update the mb bios (since I never done it before since I purchased the mb 2 years ago) I used the foxconn desktop bios updater and now a hour later it's still frozen at the halfway point.. I cant move the mouse or use the...
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    volume way too low

    something I never figured out on my htpc the volume is soooo low (all the settings are at max) im currently using the onboard sound off the mb(headphone jack) I have to turn the tv volume pretty high but I always forget to turn the volume down before switchin to (for example) the cable box...
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    im a noob :(

    I ran into some problem I was going to run cat 5 cable from the basement (where my router is at) to the first floor (my tv and htpc) fail #1, where the tv is located it's above my basement bathroom so I cant drill a hole:( ok fine I picked up 2 trendnets power lines network adapter and a...
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    how does this look? (xmas rig gift)

    im slapin together a parts bin special as a xmas gift for my coworker I just feel bad he using a old p4 like 1.8ghz pc the most intense thing he does on a computer is farm ville lol so how is this build celeron 430 (might be bumped up to a e2140 if I can get it in time) p4m800 2x1gb 533 ddr2...
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    im sooo confused!

    back when vista was about to be intro they had a deal/promo buy a copy of xp and get a upgrade copy of vista so I purchased a xp retail copy and also recieved a vista upgrade oem (from MS) I would like to upgrade in the next few months to a I7 setup can I reuse the xp mce/vista hp...
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    win 7 pro iso

    well I purchased a win 7 pro key off ebay thinking my win 7 hp upgrade (from the preorder) will have every edition like how vista had every edition on the media disk.. *haha :frown: Im tryin to contact the seller for the disk.. but no answer . anywhere I can dl the iso?
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    360 question

    this is a stupid question I have a 360 (bought it used knowing it was banned) what can I do with the 360? (meaning other than gaming) I read the faq can I still use it as a media center extender http://lifehacker.com/398035/d...-game-on-your-xbox-360 sorry for the dumb q I really never...
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    question on ssd and xp

    ok I bought a 30gb ssd vertex a few days ago.. and in the process of aligning the drive they made a comment on how ssd user should use a ramdrive for paging files and ie's temp internet files.. since those files are always writing and rewriting itself... im installing the vertex into a...
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    is this good enough for a hd media server?

    sorry this is my first server/networking attempt the idea of a sever sounds kinda cool (storing all music and videos on on pc instead of spread out on the 3 laptops and one desktop pc) this is the leftover parts I have layin around pentium-m 1.7 (with speed step running as low as...
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    Edit Dead.. back to 179.99 q9400 for $159.99 microcenter b&m

    Dead dead dead :frown: I did a quick search and did not see this posted I just picked 1 up online for pickup (NY LI location 47 left) a q9400 for 160 + tax Ive been waiting for this to go on sale usually it's going for $179.99 @ MC so if your by a MC it seems like a pretty good deal...
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    spdif output

    was wondering I have a spdif out on the back of my tv can I use this and hook it up to a powered sub? I read abunch of wiki about spdif all it did was confuse me more on what the hell a spdif is used for (it's a clean uncompressed source or something like that to be used with a reciever) but...
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    2 questions

    thinkin of upgrading my wifes rig to a c2q (q8200) but when i check foxconn's site they dont mention if the quad 45mn will be work? so question one.. ppl with p35 boards any problem with quads 45mn cpus? second question the ony thing im changing is the c2q (from e6550 to qXXXX) do I need...
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    oem question

    ok heres the rundown I built a pc for my wife with a system build oem vista HP (a good year ago) now she's working @ home and she uses citrix and most of the items work but a few dont (her work place email system does not work) so their tech support says" only windows XP pro will work...
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    how to?

    ok my htpc is connected to my projector (1020*768)via vga cable, and I have a 5" screen (640*480 max display) I guess via rca/svideo is there any way to clone this to work? I wanted to put the 5" into the table (flush) so I can see whats going on without turning on the projector
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    how do I get rid of os boot options?

    I reinstalled xp pro on my laptop (using ibm restore disk and formated c:) and when I turn on the lappy it gives me 3 options before it about to load up the os xp pro previous xp pro (nothing in there) upgrade/install how do I get rid of this and just load my os with out me selecting...
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    am I looking for trouble? (to quiet down my psu's fans)

    I have a m-atx psu with 2 60mm fans on them and they are loud!!! (my htpc build) im thinking about wiring them into a series circuit to them (to add more resistance using the same voltage= slower fans= less noise) now I guess im wondering by doing this the psu will be less cooled is that...
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    Vista Key Question

    I have 2 pc both have Vista HP OEM x86. I'm about to upgrade to x64 but I'm trying to find which key belongs to which computer. I forgot to stick the label on the pc. Is there any way to find out.
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    vista office ult. (oem)

    Just checkin to see if I will run into a problem im about to wipe out my wife's pc (vista x86) and install vista 64 is there any special unistall/backup I have to do for vista office
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    how to install games on a netbook?

    how do you install and play games without a external cd/dvd drive? do I just copy the cd onto a jump drive?
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    ie question/how to?

    I have a asus 1000ha it came preloaded with skype when I open ie it pops back up there right next to the home icon and everytime I go to customize toolbar and take it off:confused: How do I get rid of this icon? (but not get rid of the program?)
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    asus 1000ha battery?

    I just purchased a asus 1000ha (I misread and thought it was a 1000h before bidding on ebay opps :confused:) so anyhoo.. just wondering which battery will fit the 1000ha (other than 1000 series) I took a quick look on ebay and they have the 8cell and a 9cell battery for the 1000h (but im...
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    SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3450 256MB pcie 2.0

    now before I get beaten to a pulp in no way this is a gaming card it's great if you wanna build a cheap silent htpc unlike it's older 2400 sibs the 3450 does offer gpu hd vid offload sapphire link newgg link $39 + 7 shipp rebate form AVSforum chit chat about the 3450 edit...
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    undervolting pin mod?

    im wondering if anyone knows or has a link on how to undervolt the cpu via pin mod (my mb has no vcore adjustment) I searched and searched the only link I can find is how to increase vcore link for vcore increase via pin moddin im trying to decrease the vcore on my htpc @ stock speed (1.8)
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    help me decide on what vcard for my new htpc

    ok I thought I would be happy using onboard video (for the most part I am) but since it's under $50 why not :) my current new htpc setup pcchips 7050 onboard (purevideo is disabled/not working) 1x2gb stt ram (single channel) output via optoma dv10 @ 1024x768 so I wanna try out ati...
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    another one of those what would you do post :)

    ok here's the run down E6550 system (my wifes main gaming box) has the super talent 2x2gb (vista hp x86) 4 dimm slots dual channel e2160 system (my new htpc no gaming) only single channel (no dual channel :() vista hp x86 using onboard video nv 7050 (not sure if thats important to...
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    is my 250 watts psu enough?

    I have a ttgi m-psu FP250u in a matx slim case the spec's are +3.3v +5v +12v -12v -5v +5vsb (what is vsb??) 16A 25a 10a .8a .5a 2a (I see a few 300 watts on directron but im not too sure about the brand in-win) so here's the parts commin in for my new htpc E2160...
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    credit cards?? what the hell is periodic rate finance charges?

    I been with bank of america credit cards for a few years (I went paper less so when I go online all I see is just the amount I need to give them) I just went into the last statement just to take a look and they been charging me this "periodic rate finance charges" $30 - 40 every month...
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    Help me on deciding a low end cpu

    What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. SD HTPC 720p and under, media server, torrents , dvd rips and this pc stays on 24-7 If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. HD's seagate 320 gb x2 pc chips g55...
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    reuseing all my old stuff for a file server

    ok I have quite a few older pc (like most of AT fine members ;) ) so im putting together a file server from all of my older pc so far I decided on reusing my old ga 6bxd board http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...73&ProductName=GA-6BXD P3-850 or p3-700 768mb ram (ecc) a bunch of old hd's...
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    Dothan vs Conroe-L

    ok trying to convince my self not to buy but refund check is coming and wife wants to buy other bs stuff lol (god I hate pier1) so currently I have a 479 htpc/media server (in sig) and it does a good job (sd-dvr and ripping) but I keep seeing all of these great deals so I just want to...
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    Pcie 1x slot question

    Silly question my Wife's rig is a foxconn p35a mb pic of mb It has 2 pcie 16x slots and one pcie 1x slot now im looking for a wireless nic card and I see that they come in pci-e flavor but her video card has a zalman cooler that blocks the little pcie 1x slot my question is can I use...
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    optoma dv10 and htpc question

    I have a optoma dv10 projector resolution is 480p (854 x 480) Native, SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) Compressed my pos htpc http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=35075 is there anypoint in upgrading my htpc to a c2d system or a new video card? cpu usage is 40-60% using wmp or will it...
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    blah forget about that 9mm thick plasma

    now this is insane heh!! 150'' panasonic video of 150'' in action ;) 4096 x 2160 res!
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    windows xp embedded

    I ran into a itx board with a xp emdebbed sticker on the hd (coa) anyone using this? is it as good as xp for a media center build? (I order the cd from M$ and hope to use the coa to see ) was just wondering if anyone has hands on exp..
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    PSU for GA-81gvt aka G-Max TA4

    ok I just got my hands on a mini-itx like board but no psu it has a power din (for power using a external like a laptop psu) what the plug looks like) now im itching to cut one of my spare laptop plugs (about the same spec) but here's the problem which one is 12, 5, 3.3 and which one...
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    32 mb cache is better than 16 right

    is more cache important/better? thinking about getting this seagate any one have this or a opinion? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...rives-_-E1M-_-22148288