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    Seeking Windows 98 compatible Printer recommednation

    Hi there: A friend of mine has specialized licensed software running on his old old Windows 98 based PC. Recently his printer just went dead and he is having problem finding a new printer that works with Windows 98. Does anyone know if there is still a Windows 98 compatible printer on sale out...
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    Looking for a motherboard for a C2Q 8200

    Hi there: I have an Intel C2Q 8200 and would like to find a cost effective motherboard for it as Socket 775 is disappearing from the market. I am not a gamer but do lots of video streaming and encoding. A good solution would be a reliable motherbaord with onboard video for HTPC use plus...
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    Software to create "zoomed" version of video

    HI there: Could somebody help me out with a particular video editing problem? Two weeks ago a friend of mine taped one of his live concert performance but he set the capturing aspect/focus wrong and we can barely figure out the musicians on stage. Is there any software ( editing/re-authoring )...
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Thanks a million! That thread you referred me to is very informative even if it doesn't help to solve my problem. Why can't they make RAM detection a bit more versatile and user friendly?? All this fuzz!!! Again Thanks! Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi: No, I didn't mix RAM type. I used the 2 slots for DDR2 memory and left the other 2 slots empty. :)) Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi: It is one of those ASUS lower end P5VDC-MX board that has 2 slots for DDR and 2 slots for DDR2. I have used up both DDR2 slots in this configuration.:) Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi there: Just a simple question really: This morning I swapped in 2x1GB of Corsair DDR2 RAM intoi by INtel Pentium D 920 based desktop in place of the old 1GB stick of Kingston. Everything went smoothly and CPU-Z reported back detection of 2 GB DRAM. However when I took a look at Windows...
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    Need MB/CPU recommendation for new build

    Hi there: Finally decided to build myself a new system based on Intel P45/G45 chipset and either the Core 2 Duo or the Quad Core CPU. My main application is DVD video files editing/cutting, multimedia applications including potential HTPC use and extensive Audio processing. Don't play many...
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    HOT!! Super Talent DDR2-800 2GB Single Module (1x2GB) $16.00 + ship

    Ahh you got me there! I assumed these DDR2 800 modules all run "hotter" than their predecessors and I have seen similar DDR2 800 rated at 2.0+V. I could be mistaken but I believe the 2.0V is a nominal voltage for these faster RAM. I also read somewhere that many users of DDR2 800 and above had...
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    HOT!! Super Talent DDR2-800 2GB Single Module (1x2GB) $16.00 + ship

    Hi there: I am thinking of buying more RAM for my desktop but since I have an old Motherboard ( ASUS P5VDC-MX ) , I am wondering if I can just put in these DDR2 800 module and expect them to run fine. Of course I understand I won't be running the memory at 800 but only at 667 or 533. My...
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    Restore old BIOS file to ASUS P5VDC-MX

    HI: Need some pointers regarding BIOS "downgrading"! I have a ASUS P5VDC-MX board running a Celeron D 2.93GHz. I upgraded the BIOS so that it will recognize Pentium D CPUs but after the update, my ATI HDTV Wonder card can no longer deliver video onto the screen ( The TV Tuner is still...
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    HTPC motherboard / CPU/ Video Card choices

    Hi there: After having encountered numerous problems in setting up the old ATO HDTV WOnder card on a low end Celeron D/ ATI 9250 video/ Asus P5VDC-MX system, I have decided to build a complete new mid-level HTPC system to watch HDTV on my monitor ( DVI-D ) and possibly connect it to a future...
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    Thanks!.....too bad it's already sold out :(((
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    Thanks for your comment. I might just jump on this one......DO you think I can continue to use my stock heatsink/fan ( came with the AThlon 64 3000 ) or do I need to buy a new unit for the X2 3800 ? New Thermal Paste too I suppose..... Thanks! M
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    How much performance boost can one expect by upgrading to this X2 3800 Dual core chip from my current Athlon 64 3000 single core? I am not a gamer but run video encode/decode and multimedia/multitasking stuff. Thanks. M
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    Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV Monitor $1299.99 after $500 off

    It is probably the same panel they use in their S-series....which is much inferior to their V- and X- series. But I suppose if the price is right! M
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    AMD X2 3800+ 939 for $99.99 (TigerDirect rebate)

    I can certainly wait but also worry that if I waited too long, too few 939 X2 would be left in the market in another 3-6 month. Any suggestion? Thanks. M
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    AMD X2 3800+ 939 for $99.99 (TigerDirect rebate)

    I notice the X2 3800 still has only 512KB cache on each core ( same as the single core ). I wonder if making the jump from Athlon 64 3000 to Athlon 64 X2 3800 at $100 is worth it at this point on the 939 platform.... or should I just use the 3000 as long as possible and upgrade to AM2 or Intel...
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    Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV Monitor $1299.99 after $500 off

    Dunno whether it is a good enough deal but want to point out that this is the TUNER-LESS version so you need your own tuner card or set top box to make it work. I wonder if the panel itself is the same as the S-series or the better V-series. Mike
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    42" X42GV-Komodo 42" LCD HDTV Sceptre, $899.99

    Thanks for the posting. Any idea how good these panels are? Mike
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    AMD X2 3800+ 939 for $99.99 (TigerDirect rebate)

    I am running an Athlon 64 3000 on the Asus A8N-VM CSM motherboard with BIOS version 0601. I think I need to update the Bios before it can run with the Athlon X2 chips but I have no luck in using AsusUpdate utility under windows to update it - always claiming unable to find a valid BIOS image at...
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    Covert DigSatTV files into MPEG/DVD

    Hi: I have a question regarding video format conversion. Using a Digital Satellite receiver, I am able to make recording of TV program in the form of 3 or more output file with .VTX, .VID and .AUD extension. I would like to transfer those recorded files to a harddisk on my PC and convert them...
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    I used the Celeron D 356 setup to Partition a new Drive and installed Win XP Pro on it. Afterwards I rebooted and got a CPU Temp reading of 57 C from Bios. This is quite frustrating indeed......Why is this thing running so hot? Mike
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    Just the silvery paste that came with the Evercool PT 3 HSF unit. Must be some metallic stuff.... mike
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    yes, counterclockwise for removal, then clockwise before reseating!Well now I have a stock HSF in my hand with no processor to go with, any suggestion??? LOL:))) Mike
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    Install additional bootable XP German version on harddrive

    Hi there: I am running XP SP2 on my PC but would like to be able to install and boot into a German version of XP SP2 when my friend is using the computer. Is the an easy way for me to install a separate version of XP German version onto the existing hardrive without reformating, repartitioning...
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    Yes I just pushed down the pegs when I installed the original the Intel HSF. However I did reseat it several times in my attempt to lower the CPU temp. May be the HSF is not designed to handle multiple reseating. DO you think low 50s C is acceptable?May be the extra L2 cache circuity and the...
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    OK I have come to the conclusion that work or not the intel retail box stock HSF is unreliable structurally - despite my best effort in reseating, the holding stunts/spikes were not wedged securely and evenly enough and i believe the tension that held the HSF in place would lax overtime as the...
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    I took the MB out of the chasis and ran the memtest86+ on the board. The CPU temperature after the test and reboot was 50 C. Ten minutes later, the CPU temp was actually slightly higher under idle condition at 51 C. I hope I am OK as the HSF seems to be so firmly planted on the board that I...
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    Ultra 1GB PC3200 DDR 50$ AR Good thru 12/17

    I have purchased 1 stick of 1 G Ultra DDR400 and 2 sticks of 512MB Ultra DDR400 before and when I installed them respectively on an ECS and an ASUS motherboard, and ran the memtest86+, they both failed the BLOCK test # 5. I adjusted the BIOS in both cases to reflect explicitly the CL3 latency...
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    Thanks Stevty. I'll try to look into the heartsink seating again...What would you suggest as the nominal CPU temp for the 352 as a benchmark?
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    Celeron D 352 CPU temp?

    Hi there: Just installed a Celeron D 352 ( 3.2 GHz 512KB L2 ) and the Hardware monitor reported a CPU temperature of 62 C idle with the stock Intel HSF unit. Seemed a little high even with the higher CPU clock rate and extra L2 cache, compared to an idle CPU temp of 38-40 C of my Celeron D 351...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    Hi Navid: back from a 2 week work trip and I am happy to report that I solved my WatchHDTV problem by installing a no-thrill ATI 9250 128MB graphics card and disabling the Savage UniChrome Pro onboard video on my ASUS motherboard. I still can't get FOX but that's probably just a signal strength...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    >>>>I am watching FOX now and it shows 66% for the signal strength. NBC shows at 61%. ABC is at 91%. There is another channel that shows a 54% strength. I just wanted to tell you that you do not need 100%. Yes I have also noticed the signal strength scale is quite different between BeyondTV...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    Ok Navid: I got the 50' cable and I got an amplifying antenna from Radioshack. I first used a trial version of BeyondTV to "locate " the channels and optimize antenna position for each. Using BeyondTV with the optimized antenna I could get the 2 PBS channel, NBC, ABC, CW, the old UPN but there...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    Hi Rbv5, What video card would you recommend? My motherboard only supports AGP4x/8x and PCI-E 1 ( not 16 ). I don't want to sink too much $ into buying an AGP these days. The IGP ( S3 UniChrome Pro ) is supposed to handle HD video with ease but apparently it is not quite true! M
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    >>>>>l with a $19 Phillips amplified antenna placed near my window, What is the model number of the Philips Amplified Antenna you are using? The one I saw on the net costs $99 ! Thanks for the help! M
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    I have signal strength problem as I live in a midrise building in a city and the antenna is not near any window. Once my new cable arrives, I'll see if I can latch onto more channels. May be I need an amplified antenna too eventually. There are lots of "stories" regarding ATI's software so...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    >>>Another advantage of that 7000 card is that it is ATI-based. So, you MAY be able to use the ATI software just to check it out. haha you are at heart an optimist Navid!:) The IGP uses 64 MB of my RAM. According to VIA, the IGP is designed for Video HD streaming experience...
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    Video card for ATI HDTV Wonder

    SInce I am not a gamer, I have been relying on IGP mostly. MY other desktop uses Nvidia GeForce 6150 IGP. I do have some old graphics cards but they won't be good enough to draw any meaningful comparison. I think I will first wait for the antenna cable to arrive, try to get more DTV channels and...