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    Windows 7 Media Center Guide Won't Download

    Hi guys, I just built a new HTPC. I'm using Windows 7 beta, and a Aver Media Pci-e combo TV tuner. Live tv works, but the guide does not download. Here is the error message. If you guys could help, it would be greatly appreciated; I'm stumped.
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    Help; Memory Slot Blocks TV Tuner from Fitting

    Hey guys, I need some advice. Last night, I built my first htpc. However, the memory slot on my mb (GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L) blocks my TV tuner (AVerMedia AVerTV Combo PCIe). Essentially, the TV tuner is too long. If I put the tuner in, it blocks one of my RAM slots. So, I was hoping for some...
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    Looking for Advice on my new Sub $500 Build

    Hey guys, My name is John and even though I have been out of the computer scene for awhile, I have decided to build a new computer as my old one is just not up to par anymore. Hopefully, you guys will be able to help me critique some of the parts I chose, and double check to make sure I am...
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    Attn: Acer AL2051W Owners

    How well does the stand adjust? I know it doesn't have height adjustment but how easy is it to tilt the screen ext. The reason I ask this is that when I went out to check out the glossy panels today, a lot of the monitors would not adjust whatsoever. So, I was wonderign how the Acer stacked...
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    19-20" Question

    I have reviewed the LCD buyers guide and some other threads on this forum, but I still find I have a few questions. One of my questions is whether or not I should go 19"-20"lcd. I am building a new computer in April, but don't want to spend 300$ on a graphics card. I was thinking of getting...
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    Need Advice on Media Center PC

    Basically, my friend is thinking of building a media center pc to hook up to his HDTV and Xbox 360 so he can record live tv, and maybe play some games on it (flight simulator). I suggested he just get a tivo, but he says a media center pc will be just as good if not better. My question is...
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    What Do you Prefer for Gaming?

    This topic is pretty self explanatory. I am getting a new monitor and I am not sure which I want to get for my games. I plan on playing some Fear and WoW.
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    Intel Stock

    I am a pretty much a newb to the stock trading world, but lately I was looking to invest about $1500 into Intel. Right now, they are almost at a 3 year low, and with Conroe coming out I really think there is nowhere to go but up? Do you guys think that this stock will gain some ground back this...
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    Can someone do me a big favor

    I would love it if one of you guys could put wings on this picture and put the words "Gerrod is a fairy from Jomo the homo" somewhere on the picture. i would do it myself but I don't have photoshop anymore. If one of you guys would do this for me I would really appreciate it. It doesn't have to...
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    Post Your Favorite Quotes

    I am trying to add some good quotes to add to my collection. Here are some of my favorites..... Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from...
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    Best Socket 754 AGP OC Board

    I know the DFI is the best for PCI-E.....but...... I have a lone AGP card lying around so I thought I could just throw that in to save some cash. It would also be nice if the chipset was passively cooled, but I doubt that is going to happen. Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
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    Yet another chipset question?!?!

    My friend says that his DFI board will allow him to set at what temp the chipset fan activates. I was wondering if anyone could back him up on this? Is this true for many Nforce4 Boards? Sorry for the question, but I am just wondering....Before I didn't even think the chipset had a temp sensor
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    Can Speedfan adjust the Chipset Fan RPM

    Title pretty much says it all?
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    Quick Question on Mobo Fan

    I have a A-64 running on an Epox MB. The fan on the motherboard is dying and I was wondering if it was a good idea to replace it with a Zalman heatsink. I'd rather have the heatsink on the mb for less noise, but I don't know if that would cool the chipset enough. I was wondering if you guys...
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    What is the Queitest PS you have ever Owned?

    Sort of self explanatory, but lately I've been looking for a nice quality, and more importantly quiet PSU. Almost every PS nowadays claim to be "silent", but we all know most of that is a bunch of BS. I did hear the Seasonic S-12 seriesere good, though, and before I bought I just wanted to know...
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    Do I need an Upgrade?!?!

    P4 478 2.8 Ghz 512 MB value Ram Really crappy Vid card Seasonic 330 Watt PSU Nice 1280x1024 Dell 17" LCD My question is if you guys think it would be worth it to upgrade to an AGP 6600 gt or 6800 vid card. I think I want to wait a little longer to upgrade to a new PC (Windows Vista) and I...
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    Can a Bad PS Cause Freezes

    Lately my comp has been freezing like crazy. I just noticed today my PS fan is not working. Is this causing all my freezing trouble? Also, when the fan goes does that mean the PS could be damaging other parts as well?
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    Which G Card Should I buy

    I really just want something that is cheap with DVI. What do you guys think of these. My price limit is around $50. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814270002 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814164024...
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    Computer Freezes 7+ times per day

    It is toally random. It happens at all times during the day, but it usually doesn't freeze when the computer is just sitting. I think it's the MB because the FDD controller on it stopped working (yes I know it's the controller on the MB I checked everything). Lightning also struck the dorm I was...
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    Computer Freezes 7+ times per day

    It is toally random. It happens at all times during the day, but it usually doesn't freeze when the computer is just sitting. I think it's the MB because the FDD controller on it stopped working (yes I know it's the controller on the MB I checked everything). Lightning also struck the dorm I...
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    Floppy Not Detected in Drive

    The power is on. The LED lights up during bootup. Drive works on another comp The BIOS detects the Floppy Drive I think. Went into Standard CMOS Settings and under Drive A it said 3.5 1.44 mb Floppy. Won't boot from Floppy. Whenever I put in a Floppy in my comp it says inserts disk...
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    Weird Floppy Problem

    Today I was hookling up a floppy drive to my comp and it wouldn't work. I thought it had to be the drive until I tried it in another computer. The floppy drive worked...... No LED's come on at all, and I think it has to be the connection from the power supply. I didn't even know that could...
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    Looking for a TV Tuner

    I am not a major TV watcher so I am not looking for something to pricey, but I would like to be able to record some TV shows. I am sort of clueless when it comes to all this media stuff, so I really need some help. I have a 30" HD Widescreen that I am going to be using with it. It only has...
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    Neeed 4-Pin to 3-Pin Adapter

    I need to by an 4-Pin to 3-Pin Adapter so I can use the fan controller I bought. The only problem is I need to find one in a store to pick up because I am moving soon so I really don't want to have to wait until I am moved to buy one. I was looking at CompUSA's and Circuit City's website and...
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    Antec SLK-3700 BQE

    I put the drive rails on the dvd burner but when I slide it in it doesn't go all the way back. Two metal clips are stopping it form going any further. I know this is supposed to be "super easy", but I have no clue what I am supposed to do. Any help would be appreciated and I really doubt I am...
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    System Won't Post

    Today I switched the case on my old custom system. When I finished installing all the parts I hooked up the power supply and pluged it in. The system won't start. When you hit the power button the power led it blinks but no fans or other parts turn on. Any help would bw appreciated.
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    NEC LCD72V-BK Black 17" 16ms LCD Monitor

    I can buy it for $200 shipped, but I am not sure if it's worth it? Do any of you guys have or know anything about this monitor?
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    What Thermal Greese Should I Use

    http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?Subcategory=85 I know a lot of ppl use Artic, but I don't know what type I should get or if another cheaper brand (not noname brand) would be fine?
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    Tips on Replacing the HS

    Soon I am going to be replacing my stock intel HS and I was wondering if you guys have any tips on how to get the old one off. I heard the thermal paste can harden and cause damage if I am not careful taking it off. So if theres any specific way you guys like to do it? Also, do you guys have any...
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    Has anyone here OCed the Celeron D yet?

    I was just wondering if anyone knows any good ocing Celeron D boards. I was also wondering if any of you guys have any first hand experience ocing these chips and if you have any suggestions. Any help would be appreciated. Thx.
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    Need Some Advice on Budget System

    I am building my sister a computer for her birthday, and the main question I have is whether I should go w/ a Celeron D or a lot nicer AMD socket 939 w/ a 2000mhz bus? I don't have to buy a monitor or speakers so all I need is the computer itself. I would like to spend less than $500, but...
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    Dell Inspiron 600M VS Inspiron 6000

    The big diffrence between the two is the screen. The 600M has a 14.1" fullscreen, whi8le the 6000 has the 15.4" widescreen. I am mainly going to be surfing the web on it, and reading a few online books. I was wondering how websites appear on the widescreen? Would I be better off going w/ the...
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    Dell 600M VS Latitude D600

    Im trying to choose between the Dell Inspiron 600M and the Dell Latitude D600. I understand they have the same intermal components, but I heard the casing is much stronger with the D600. The D600 I want will be about 300 more (I have a coupon for the 600m), but thats not a big consideration...
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    Best DVD Copying Software?

    I heard "1Click DVD Copy" from the reviews I have been reading online, but I wanted to get your opinions. I am looking for something thats going to let me back up a few of my DVD's and I am looking for something with episodic support.
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    How do DVD burners in notebooks

    Right now my desktop does not have a DVD burner in it, and soon I am looking to purchase a notebook with a DVD burner. So I was wondering, in general, how do the DVD burners in lnotebooks compare with the DVD burners in desktops. If I am going to be copying a lot of DVD's would it be better to...
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    Good Computer Toolkits

    Any toolkits or manufacturers stand out? Looking for one around $50, but anyhting less would be wlecome. I am just looking for a good starter kit to get me going, nothing to serious.
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    How do the IBooks Battery Life Compare

    I am either going to buy an IBook, or Dell PM in the next few weeks, and I was wondering how the batterylife is on the IBook. Right now I am looking for something that will give me at least a good 6 hours of battery life. Also if any of you guys have a Mac anything and comment on what you think...
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    Quality Nootebook Brands

    I was wondering what you thought of HP/Compaq, Dell, IBM, Gateway, Toshiba, and Acer? I want to buy a nice nootebook so i was wondering what you guys thought.
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    What PSU would you choose?

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...p;CMP=OTC-PRICEGRABBER http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...p;CMP=OTC-PRICEGRABBER http://www.newegg.com/app/view...p;CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r http://www.thenerds.net/produc....asp?un=198044&s=1 This is the Case Im Going to Use...