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    HTPC built...what's next?

    Hello, I'm about to build a new HD HTPC/gaming rig. Once it's built, what should I do next. I thought I'd use the Ultimate Boot CD to run Memtest and maybe a CPU stress program. And something to test the hard drive (UBCD includes various apps). Is there a better alternative? What are...
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    Ghost failed...won't boot

    I've used Norton Ghost 2003 numerous times to backup my computer without a problem. This time when the DOS version of Ghost came up, it froze. Rebooting led to the same thing. I tried every way to 'return to windows' and none worked. I then used WinXP to boot to the recovery console. I...
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    6800 Wake from Suspend

    Hi I just upgraded from a Radeon 9600 to the BFG 6800OC. This PC is in my living room hooked up to a 56" DLP. The problem is that when my computer wakes from suspend (S3), the screen is black and the computer is nonresponsive. This wasn't a problem with the 9600. I downloaded the newest...
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    New P4 question

    I have an HTPC running on a celeron 2.0 and want to upgrade. I want to start playing some games on my HDTV as well as use ffdshow to process dvds/videos. I'm planning on getting at least a 2.8 P4. Since noise is an issue, heat is an issue. Is there a major difference in the heat generated...