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    Audio - Output to Multiple Devices in Vista

    Thanks for the replies! I assumed the problem was with Vista because of what I've found so far. Since it seems it's not as common as I thought (none of you experience it) I'll explain some more details of my situation. Like I said, I'm using the onboard audio of my P5Q motherboard with the...
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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

    Thanks for the input. You're right about the RAM. What do you think about this kit instead: Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5 And the PSU went up $10 since yesterday, so I'm thinking I'll take the money I save on the RAM and go for a Corsair TX650W instead.
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    Will It Blend?

    I may be overlooking something, but is there any reason you're going with that monitor over this monitor, which is not only superior, but about $37 cheaper (after shipping) right now? Or, for $2 more than you were going to pay for that monitor (again, after shipping), you could get the 22".
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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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    Yet Another Computer Build

    Ok, I've bought the hdd (WD 640), case (Antec p180b) and CPU (Q6600) because I found good deals for them. So now I'm in, no more putting it off. For GPU I'm going with either a 9800GTX or GTX+ (price of 9800GTX is almost down to what I was going to pay for 8800GTS and will likely drop a little...
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    *DEAD* Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS Hard Drive - 640GB - 7200rpm - Serial ATA/300

    Oops - fixed the product link - thanks plion. As far as the Google Checkout thing, I dunno. I didn't use it, but it even advertises the $88.24 GCO price right on the product page.
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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

    Thanks for the input! That's what I figured about the 512MB version, but I won't pretend I understand why. On the surface it just looks like 640MB > 512MB, so it should be better, but obviously there's more to it than that (PCI-E 2.0). I don't stay on top of all these tech specs - I just...
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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

    Yeah, just get an HVR-1600 and make sure it is product code 74021 or 74041. This is easy if you buy it at a B&M because you can check the label on the card in the picture on the box for the product code. If you order one online I suppose there's a chance you could get the older model...
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    HTPC Advice

    Every time I look for a deal on RAM I keep falling back on this one: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=85016-16 I'm half tempted to try my luck on this one though because it's just so cheap: http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5259527 The PQI has pretty bad reviews though, and...
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    HTPC Advice

    Thanks guys. What reasons for the biostar? I have heard good things about Samsung drives as far as noise, but the Sony is silver! I've never painted a bezel before, can it be done? I guess I could just live with black. I already have the Hauppauge 1600 and it now has QAM support. I...
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    HTPC Advice

    Thanks, I appreciate your input! Power consumption has been a concern of mine through this and I've been looking at components with low power consumption. I probably will stick with my plan of getting a good motherboard with integrated video with HDMI and going from there. Now I'm just...
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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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    Antec NSK2400 Media Center case - $79.36 plus shipping minus $25 MIR ($54.36 AR!!)

    Glad I waited for the rebate link to be fixed - price just dropped to 79.36. $70 shipped for this case is a sweet price, thanks OP.
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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

    I own the modem, so I can't make comcast do anything about it. That's why I wanna make sure it's a faulty modem before I plop down the cash for a new one. Is there anyway to upgrade drivers/firmware for this thing? Any other tests I can do to pinpoint the exact cause?
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    Comcast to upgrade speeds again. from 3mbit/256 to 4mbit 384

    That's cool. Does comcast mind if you run a 24/7 dedicated server on their service? That'd be worth my extra $10/mo. And DC is more of a hog than, say, CS:S isn't it? What kind of CS:S server do you think one could get goin on those speeds? Sorry for the newb questions and thanks for...
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    Comcast to upgrade speeds again. from 3mbit/256 to 4mbit 384

    Hmm. What kind of game server do you think you'd be able to run on that 768 up?
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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.

    Well hopefully this will be my last post to this thread. After changing the voltages and enabling 2T command, this install has been completely stable. I'm on SP2, have windows fully updated, installed systemworks and have it fully updated, and have all my software installed and settings to...
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    You're fast mechBgon and you've been a big help, thanks. After 4 and a half tests with memtest and 0 errors I'm gonna assume the ram isn't my problem. I'll run the hard-drive diagnostic and see what that turns up. Well it passed the extended test. According to the tests it's not the ram...
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    Front panel audio.

    Thanks for the reply. I fixed it, it was a matter of drivers :) I only wish that was my only problem :(
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    Yeah I raised the voltage knowing I was going to start over. I also enabled 2T command as suggested by a friend. Right now I have both sticks of ram in and memtest86 has been running for over an hour and has passed 3 tests with 0 errors. Will it just run forever unless I stop and if so how...
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    I have a router, so a hardware firewall. I don't think a worm is my problem as it has happened in the middle of a windows installation. Ok so today I was going to test the RAM, but last night it happened again. Only this time I wasn't installing or updating windows and it still managed to...
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    Well I'm on another successful install of windows. This time I'm not going to try to update windows until I have the system stable, so tomorrow I'm gonna work on finding out the problem. What would you suggest for the memory voltage? My options are Auto (default), 2.6v, 2.7v, 2.8v. Also...
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    Phoebus, I didn't have the means to flash the bios myself, so I had to send it to Asus along with $5 (to cover return shipping) to have them flash it. If you'd like I could look up the address for you.
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    Building new system, nothing but problems.

    Thanks for the replies guys. After a little more reading, and blodhi's reply I'm gonna start with the memory. They're in the blue slots, but I'm gonna try each stick individually and see what happens. But would a bad memory stick cause the spontaneous rebooting (that's what I meant to say...
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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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    Ultra X-connect

    I bought one just the other day. Right now it's powering my current system: Asus A8V Deluxe motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 90nm BFG GeForce 6800GT OC 1gb dual channel ddr 400 ram 3 case fans, 1 optical drive, 2 hard drives So far I can't complain. It's quieter than my old pizojunk...
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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 thanks for the replies guys. Yeah that Whisper II is actually the one I was looking at, but I ended up on the wrong page when I went back to get the link. I know of pcp&c, but like I said I want to keep this under $100. I actually ordered the x-connect yesterday from zipzoomfly (gotta...
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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...