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    Audio - Output to Multiple Devices in Vista

    Hi all. I know a lot of people hate Vista, but ever since I upgraded my system I've enjoyed Vista aside from one thing: the way audio is handled. All the computers I've used with XP, the audio just works the way you would think it should - audio is played through your speakers, but at the same...
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    Ok, About to Order

    Well, here's my list. Just looking for someone who actually knows what they're doing to give it a quick look and make sure I'm not screwing up big time. Antec P180b* Intel Q6600* WD 640GB* Asus P5Q G.SKILL 2 x 2GB DDR2 1066 Antec EA500 (not POSITIVE on this, but the price is right) XFX...
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    Help with Motherboard Selection

    Well I've started purchasing the parts for my new build and am down to deciding on a motherboard and a PSU. Here are the essentials: Q6600 9800GTX G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (not firm on this, I can change) WD 640GB SATA One or Two Optical Drives Dual 22" Monitors So I'm looking...
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    *DEAD* Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS Hard Drive - 640GB - 7200rpm - Serial ATA/300

    Just picked up 2 of these for the 2 systems I'm about to build. Pretty good deal, but it looks like there aren't many left! Product Link Coupon
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    Yet Another Computer Build

    I'm just building another middle of the road computer based off the popular hardware choices. Here is my tentative list, I'd just like some quick input - mostly on gpu. ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core...
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    Bluetooth Headset - Using two bluetooth profiles simultaneously?

    Ok, so I needed a new headset and decided that I shouldn't have to suffer wires in these modern times. So I bought a BlueAnt x5i bluetooth headset. The problem is, I bought an x5i and not an x5, because I wasn't paying enough attention, so I didn't get the little audio streamer accessory...
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    HTPC Help

    Well I built my HTPC and never even considered having a problem getting the proper display resolution to my 42" Panny plasma. Now I know better.. I've been struggling way too long just trying to get my resolution right, I haven't even been able to start on the real stuff. I've decided to break...
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    HTPC Advice

    No turning back now since I've already got some of the parts in my hands. I'm building an HTPC and would appreciate some advice. Here's what I have so far: -Antec NSK2400 Case -WinTV-HVR 1600 Here's what I'm pretty sure I'll get: -X2 3600+ Brisbane -Silver Optical Drive Here's what...
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    Blingo!

    PurdueRy is looking for buttsecks partners if anyone is interested.
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    Electricity Went Out...

    Hey folks. Last night the electricity went out and naturally my computer was running.. I thought nothing of it, but this morning when I tried to boot up it took forrreeeeverrrr. In fact, it never even did it on its own, I had to ctrl+alt+del and end task explorer.exe, then run task...
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    Cable connection troubles

    Hey folks. I have Comcast cable internet and recently I've been having some problems. I can connect, and have a good fast connection, but it will only last for 30 - 120 minutes at a time. I will lose the connection (can't browse, IM, MP game - anything), but my modem lights are all perfectly...
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    Hey folks. I'm trying to set up my new system and I'm beginning to lose my sanity. I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me before that happens. First of all, the hardware: Asus A8V Deluxe mb (bios flashed to newest version, whatever that is, by Asus) AMD Athlon 64 3500+ BFG...
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    Front panel audio.

    Hey folks. I finally got my new system up and running and I'm lovin it. Only problem I've run into so far that I haven't yet fixed is my front panel audio, namely the mic. I have an Asus A8V deluxe mb and a Rosewill TU-155 case.. I know it's a cheap case, but I had already spent over my limit...
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    Which psu for my system? Enermax, Antec, Fortron?

    Hey guys. I'm building a new system and I'm gonna have to replace my current power supply. I don't know anything about psu's and how much power I'm going to need though, so I want some suggestions/help from you fine folks. Ok what I'll be powering: Asus A8V Deluxe mb Athlon 64 3500+...
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    Power supply help.

    Hello. I'm upgrading my system and currently have the following hardware in my possession: Asus A8V Deluxe mb Athlon 64 3500+ Winchester BFG 6800GT OC 1gb dual channel 3200 ddr400 I haven't built the system yet because I had to send the bios chip to get reflashed to work with the...