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    External enclosure and HDD for backup.....

    I am finally getting around to an external backup solution for my media on my computer (spurred by an upcoming move to NC and the desire to have a backup I can disconnect from any power supply in the house to protect from lightning strikes). From what I have read in these forums and other...
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    Windows Error 1304

    I was installing Kaspersky AV 7.0 onto an older laptop (about 5 years old, running XP SP3) and I keep getting an Error 1304: failure to access a file, and it identifies something in the Windows/System32/drivers folder. I think it was a "ks1.sys" file. So, I went into the System32 folder...
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    Any other suggestions on PCie tv tuners......

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a PCie tv tuner? Sounds like no tv tuner is perfect, and could cause issues at any time. Figured I would get one that is as future proof as possible, with multiple inuts, recording and viewing options. Seems like this one fits the bill... wivtv 1800
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    WIN PVR 1800 QAM capable, but.....

    I am not very knowledgeable on the HTPC front however I must be missing something. I thought as long as the tuner the would convert the QAM signal that MCE would be fine displaying it? However Hauppage's web site says that their 1800 is QAM capable but in big red print "Note: Vista Media...
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    How to upgrade an OEM version of XP.....

    Probably a ridiculous question, but will the OS care at install on a new machine about what version of XP is in use? I was looking to buy a retail upgrade of Home Premium for my new computer, and drag over the old HDD from my last computer which has an OEM version of XP on it. I know that...
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    P-182 Case and wiring

    Figured I would do a quick post about my recent purchase for those with cable run concerns in a P182. I dropped a Gigabyte-P35-DS3L mobo and a Corsair 520HX PSU into the Antec P182 case. No problems with cables and this mobo :thumbsup:. With the PSU installed normally (fan on top) I was able...
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    Onboard sound or ancient creative pci

    I am putting together my mostly new build (Gigabyte DS3L, E6750, 2GB DDR2 800) and as I finish up prior to bringing over my HDDs and ODDs I was wondering whether I should still use an ancient creative soundblaster live PCI card (I know, about five gens old, or more). Even though it is old, will...
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    PATA to SATA question.....

    Hi all, I just got done buying a GA-P35-DS3L to put into an Antec P182 with a Corsair 520HX PSU. I have a couple of clean-up questions before the stuff arrives tomorrow: 1) I have a single PATA HDD, and two IDE ODDs, and the DS3L has only one IDE controller. Seems to me I should run...
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    Need advice on quiet build...

    I have been reading through the forums and asking questions, and so far all the help has been great. Upgrading from an AthlonXP 2700+, GeForce 5900, WinXP system. Will likely not overclock. Some gaming, video and photo editing (Adobe PS and Premiere), all the other standard home office and...
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    Older Enermax

    I have an older Enermax PSU (EG465P-VE FCA), about 3 years old. It is rated at 431W, and has the older 20pin ATX connector and a six-pin aux along with a +12v connector and the other peripheral 4-pin connectors. Here are the components I am planning on using when I buy (some I already...
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    7900 GS or DX10 part now

    I am going to start ordering the parts for my next build in about a week or so. Most of the build has been narrowed down (likely Q6600 / P35 board / 2GB DDR2 800 as the backbone), but I have a question about the graphics card. I enjoy gaming, but don't need to have the best graphics running...
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    AMD or Intel Build

    I have been reading through these forums for a couple of weeks since deciding to finally upgrade my desktop system. (Used XT Knight's guide on LCD's to pick the monitor I currently use, very happy with the results....) I have subject I have not found an answer to. Basically I am having a hard...
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    20" Widescreen questions yet again

    Anand forum peeps, I have read almost all of XTknight's excellent buyer's guide, plus his article on his website. Also have been lurking here for about 3 weeks reading any thread on 20 inch widescreen displays, as well as hardocp and widescreengamingforum. This user base seems to be the...