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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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    Critique this quiet rig

    Brikis, I am certainly no expert, but my setup is similar to what you are working on. I built it about 4-5 months ago and am very happy with, both performance and noise levels, and it looks like your noise levels will be even lower. I have the P182, DS3L, an E6750 (w/stock cooler), an MSI...
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    Uh...what do I do with all these fans and cables?

    Bovinda, I put a Corsair 520HX into one of those cases about a month ago, but connected to Gigabyte DS3L mobo. 1- I plugged one fan only plug into the lower fan, and then stacked the upper two fans onto the same fan only plug. You should have enough cable length to route those upper fan...
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    New Build for me

    What is your price range? I have a similar build as of a month ago, but I was upgrading from an even older system than yours. Same motherboard (DS3L), an E6750, 2GB of OCZ Ram, an Antec P182 (basically the same as the 180b), and a Corsair 520w PS. I wound up with a silent 8600gts which...
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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.....

    Thanks Shawn. That leads to the next question then, are there any cards that offer decent QAM software bundled with them?
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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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    Migrating an old hard drive with an XP install to a new box

    What luck, perfect question. :) I was about to ask the same question as Mr Bond, almost identical circumstances (new build, wanted to use Win XP from old HDD without having to do a full software reinstall.....). That leaves me thinking I should just bite the bullet and get Vista Home...
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    How to upgrade an OEM version of XP.....

    No, really.... anyone? Sorry about the persistence.
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    P-182 Case and wiring

    Sorry I can't post pics right now, I am out of town until the end of next week. The HDD and ODDs are not yet in, after I get done I'll try and get some pics up. Might be a weekend or two (job and two kids slow these things down a bit :) ) before they get posted. RE3
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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

    Thanks for the feedback. :) Seems like a toss-up, so I will stick with the easy solution and work with onboard unless it just jumps out at me right off the bat as being lower quality than what I am used to.
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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.....

    Thanks for the help. I'll try the converter for the HDD, and just plug the ODDs into the IDE controller. If the converter doesn't work for some reason, I'll drop the cash for the new HDD, something I don't really want to do right now.
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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...

    Thanks for all the input folks. Did a lot more reading, discovered a few things :thumbsup: , capitalized on one or two :D , and probably still made a few mistakes :laugh: . You could go on researching forever, but I am thoroughly looking forward to the new build; here it is: INTEL CORE 2...
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    Need advice on quiet build...

    Thanks for the replies. :D I will take a look at the silentpcreview site, that might get me over the top. My HD is not making too much noise, it's not silent, but I have certainly been around much louder HDs. Until I quiet down the rest of the rig, it isn't worth looking at the HD, if it...
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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

    Sorry about the bump :o, but I would still like to know if there are any major issues with just getting adapters to allow the above mentioned PSU to work with a P35 board. Thanks for any help on that.
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    Older Enermax

    Thanks for the reply. :) As far as the connectors are concerned, it seems I can get a 20-to-24 pin adapter as well as a 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCIe adapter (although it uses two 4-pin connections to draw from). Are there any serious issues with doing that? I will have to make sure I have...
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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

    Thanks for the feedback. :thumbsup: Sounds like I was thinking in the right vein. I won't be purchasing HD-DVD or Blu-Ray drives for at least the next year+, so the HDCP does not matter much. So, sounds like for the money the 7900GS might be the way to go. Then in another cycle of cards I can...
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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

    Looks like the general consensus is to go with the P35 and a mid-range dual-core chip, I will likely throw in some DDR2 800 RAM, maybe order that now since the manufacturers seem to be dumping it right now (too much supply?) and 2GB can be had for around $80-90. I suppose that could come down...
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    AMD or Intel Build

    Thanks for the replies. :) I think I am in agreement with Giganotpithicus' viewpoint. And based on other comments, it seems like neither camp is going to provide a particularly viable upgrade path wrt mobo/chipset capabilities (not that they ever really did in the past either I suppose...
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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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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Just wanted to ask a question. I used this forum a couple of months ago to aid in my LCD buying decision, and purchased a Samsung 215TW. Extremely happy with the monitor, no quality issues although it took several tries to get the DVI cable input to accept the signal from the video card. So...
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    Mid-range DX10 video cards?

    RM, you look like you have similar computer buying habits as I do (at least looking at your sig, I am also running a 5900 card, which means you haven't upgraded in about three or more years). You make the technology leap when you feel it is justified, but in between those steps you try to build...
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    20" Widescreen questions yet again

    Bummer, I went out to the local BB, and when I called out there I was told they had the Samsung out on the floor for viewing. Alas, not true :frown: but I did look at some of the other monitors, and outside of a couple of the lower end brands, almost all of them looked good (something about the...
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    20" Widescreen questions yet again

    Thanks for all the responses, made me think about a couple of items, and for now I am tossing the NEC out of the mix. I can't get it locally, and since my wife will use the monitor for work, me for multiple items, and kids for movies and such I am definitely going to need the flexibility of the...
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    20" Widescreen questions yet again

    Thanks Watagump, feeling younger already:D The greater real estate of the Samsung is something I had not considered, but what with our failing vision that could be what finally sells it :D
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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...