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    DLNA Capable wifi photo frame/ media player

    Is there some kind of a device that combines a digital photo frame with a music player that can stream off of my DLNA media server? That would seem to be a slam dunk gadget, but I haven't found anything similar. I would like to keep it by my bedside and use it to browse through my music...
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    Crashing 3870 in some 3d applications

    My HTPC is currently running an Athlon 64 X2 4200+, ati hd3870, 4gb ddr and win7 x64home. On "lesser" powered games, it is running fine (Trine, Torchlight, Zombies vs Plants, etc.) but when I fire up other games like WoW or Borderlands, it crashes. Not just a atidiagmk driver crash that...
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    athlon64 problem in vista/win7

    i recently built an HTPC out of spare parts i had lying around. however, when i tried to install vista 32bit, windows 7 32 or 64bit the cpu utilization maxes out even when the system is merely idling. the system slows down and is unusable. this has happened on fresh installs, with only drivers...
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    Windows 7 RC

    I know, stupid me for not downloading it when it was being hosted by Microsoft. Too late. Anybody know where I can find a legitimate download of the ISO now? I already have a key, I just need the file. Thanks in advance.
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    Abit IP35 Pro XE with OCZ Reaper 1066

    I recently just got the Abit IP35 Pro XE, Intel Q6600, and OCZ Reaper 1066. I can't seem to get the RAM running at 1066 however. It defaults to 800. Everything is left at default. When I try to do some manual settings, it bombs out and I have to clear CMOS. I'd rather not futz around with the...
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    antec sonata front fan

    i'm planning to replace both 120mm fans on my antec sonata (original). the rear exhaust fan is simple enough, but the front intake fan is a bit trickier. has anyone successfully replaced the front fan? how difficult is it to remove the front bezel?
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    NIC dead?

    my computer just crashed earlier today (my video card was glitching up and caused the whole system to reboot) and after windows started back up, my NIC (onboard gigabit) doesn't seem to be working anymore. windows doesn't get an IP from my router (i verified the router port is OK) yet windows...
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    HD3870 CrossFireX Options

    i got an HD3870 and i'm thinking about crossfiring. has anyone successfully crossfired it with a 4850, or 4870? i read somewhere they were supposedly compatible. how much better would my system run if i crossfired it with a 3850?
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    Thermal paste pre-loaded on Heatsink?

    I recently bought an aftermarket CPU heatsink, and on the contact surface there is already a white "sticker" looking thing. Is this preloaded thermal paste? I've already applied some Arctic 5 on my previous heatsink, should I just rub this white stuff off of my new heatsink and reapply my own...
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    Gears of War PC reboot

    hello, i recently bought gears of war for PC and have been trying to get it work for weeks. at first i thought my vista system was simply crapping out, so i recently just reformatted and installed XP, and i get the same symptoms. after launching the game, i can edit settings etc. etc. but...
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    CPU/GPU bound?

    Hello all, I'm in the process of upgrading my rig, and I'm currently CPU bound. I have an ati 3870 on an athlon64 4000+ with 2gb ddr400 ram, running vista32. my question is, which options can i enable/disable to obtain maximum fps/eyecandy? resolution: cpu or gpu dependant...
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    amd 790gx hybrid crossfireX questions

    i am in the market to upgrade my mobo/cpu/ram soon, as i'm currently on socket 939. i recently just bought an ati 3870, and was wondering if anybody knew anything about the new 790 gx chipset coming out. will i be able to hybrid crossfire my 3870 with the onboard IGP? will i be able to...
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    HTPC case suggestions

    i am looking for some case suggestions for a HTPC. these are my requirements: 1. microATX form factor 2. maximum depth of 14 inches ONLY 3. black color (blends with rest of home theater) 4. fits standard ATX power supply 5. less than $150 6. 1 x 5.25 drive, 2 x 3.5 drives anyone have...
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    confirm PSU issue?

    hi all, i'm new here so please lay easy on me ;-) i'm in the process of upgrading my old socket 939 rig. i just bought his iceq3 3870 and shoved it in, and when i try to play gears of war or crysis (on higher settings) i get a complete hard reboot. occassionally i can get vista to 'recover'...