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    What is the point of HDMI on an HTPC?

    I have been looking to build an HTPC for quite some time and one of the things causing me to hold out is the need for HDCP so that I can view BluRay content. Now I could use a DVI or HDMI connection for this purpose but my TV - as with most - only has HDMI and VGA connections. So that's fine...
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    YMMV: Nintendo DS for $99 at Target until December 12

    It looks like the Nintendo DS is either up for a price drop in December, or Target is just going to be selling it below MSRP. I came across this while browsing www.shoplocal.com who post scans of ads, and found Target's "Holiday December Catalog" was posted with a DS Listed at $99. I...
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    4 eVGA 7800GTs... WTF?

    I was browsing Newegg/ZZF/eVGA's website and notice there are multiple models of the 7800GT (not GTX, GT). eVGA's site claims there are 2 models, the copper heatsink and the one without. My question: what the hell are the others and are they performing any better? The 256-P2-N516 model costs...
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    COOLER MASTER Centurion 531

    I think I have finally found a case for my new computer and am seeking any thoughts/experiences you all may have. Case with window http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119091 Same case sans window http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119090 I was...
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    MX1000 Owners: A Question

    I recently purchased the MX1000 and it does not have the problem of not responding when it is lifted and set back down. The one problem I do have with it is this: When I hold the mouse normally (to where it fits my hand perfectly) I cannot make horizontal lines with quick motions. All of my...
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    Case Recommendation

    I am in the market for a new case and would like recommendations from you all that may know of a case that will suit my needs. I am looking for a simple yet stylish mid-tower case preferably brushed aluminum/steel WITHOUT a door on the front. I don't care anything about a window in the side...
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    Fudin ATXAL962WP Power Supply?

    I saw this Fudin ATXAL962WP case at Fry's Electronics which comes with a 420watt power supply, yet there are no details of the power supply on the box. Does anyone know if this power supply has a 12v rail or at least sufficient to run an Athlon 64 with a pretty beefy PCI-e video card (not...
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    Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego Benchmarks?

    I have searched the articles and turned up nothing, anyone got a link I am missing or a link on another site comparing processors which include the 3700+
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    Building New Computer - Advice Wanted

    I'll preface this by saying I built my last computer in 1999; know a pretty decent amount concerning computers. The problems I am facing now are mostly due to not following the hardware world very closely the last few years, as the landscape has changed a bit. That being said, I have a few...
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    Looking for a laser printer for home

    I have recently begun a search for a laser printer for my home and I seek advice. I have decided to go laser due to the insane prices of ink cartridges and since I don't need color. The printer will basically be used just to print text and no real bulk printing jobs. I would like to know...
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    Share the Love with Felicity Season 1 @ Amazon

    For those who don't know here is a link to Share the Love. If anyone was going to purchase this set, please send some love my way :) I will guarantee I will purchase the item so you will get 10% back in amazon store credits. I rarely shop at amazon so I don't know when i'll ever use the store...
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    OT but video related. S-Video why only 1 connection on the TV

    Is there a way to daisy chain S-video like you can with coax? I'm asking because i have digital cable with s-video out, and my dvd player also has s-video out. Now ideally i want to run both with svideo but i only have one svideo input on the back of my TV. There any simple solution to this?
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    restoring files that had their partition taken away.

    Long story short, I was asked to erase the entire contents of a harddrive. In compliance I just deleted the parition. Now the powers that be want some of those files back :) Anyhow I know there is a util out there that can restore these files but I'm unaware what it is. If anyone can point me...
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    Warm? CTX FlatView 17" LCD $499.91 @ Sam's Club

    Specs: 17" Diagonal Viewable Active Matrix TFT Panel True 1280 x 1024 0.264 x0.264mm Dot Pitch Brightness: 250cs/m² (Typical) Contrast Ratio: 350:1 (Typical) Color:Display 16.7 million color Viewing Angle: 120° Horizontal, 115° Vertical Scanning Characteristics: Horizontal Frequency...
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    Hot Deal? Free Monopoly Junior with purchase of Cheerios

    I was walking through the local wal-mart today when I saw a box of cheerios with a cd in the front. Stated on the box was "Free Full Version Game" and the cd was Monopoly Junior. Not sure how many of you will consider it hot, but there could be a few of you. If you do not like this "deal" please...
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    Warm: Sony Clié PEGS300 $151 @ OD B&M no MIR/PM what not

    The Sony Clié PEGS300 is available at Office Depot B&M for $150 and some change.. I just rounded up to $151 I feel this is a warm deal; with the release of the 320 at $200 they had to bump prices down but didn't bump them too much :) The 300 model (unlike the new 320) comes with an...
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    Need a cheap mobo for a 333 Slot 1 Pentium II processor w/ SCSI onboard

    Where can I find the cheapest yet quailty mobo of this type?
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    ATA33->ATA100 Is it worth it to buy an ata100 controller card?

    I recently purchased an ata100/5400rpm drive yet my mobo only supports ata33. Would it be very beneficial for me to go out and buy an ata100 controller card? or will the speed benefits not be worth it? -Spuffin
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    Front Bezel

    Sorry I don't know where else to put this topic, but does anyone know where I can find a front cd-rom bezel for sony cd-rom drives, in black? A Bezel is the "faceplate" of your cdrom drive, and most of them are beige. If anyone can help me please do Thanks
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    External CD-RW -> Internal CD-RW

    I have a HP 8200 series external CD burner I have read that people have taken the drive out of it's external shell and put it inside their computer because it is just an IDE drive in there. Anyone do this or have instructions on how to get it done? Thanks!
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    Warm Deal(?) - 15" LCD Monitor $550

    15" KDS LCD Monitor (KDS is the brand) for $599 w/ $50 MIR at Sam's Club
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    ABIT BM6 question

    What is the highest speed the ABIT BM6 supports, and does it support AGP 2x?
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    Windows 2000 Professional + MonsterSound MX300 + Winamp = problems

    SOrry about the long title. But I am back with more problems with my stupid MX300.I will start out by saying that I will try to avoid S3 at all costs. Anyways, if I am playing a song in winamp and do other things, like browse the web, the song gets jittered. Actually the song plays fine but the...
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    Is anyone running Windows 2000 with a Diamond MonsterSound MX300

    I have sent mail to Diamond, or S3, whichever you prefer. Anyways, I sent mail because the OUT2 connection on my sound card is "fuzzy." Meaning it makes the fuzz noise... Anyhow they tell me they are aware of it. So I ask them if they will ever have a fix, the reply I get is that...
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    Overclocking a 433 CeleronA (w/128KB L2) on an A-Bit BM6

    I'm new to this overclocking world, so how would I go about doing this? I changed the settings report it as a 466 in the BIOS but it wouldn't boot up after that. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! -Spuffin :D
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    Where can I find cheap minidiscs?

    More specifically I am looking for minidiscs from $1-$1.50. Even if I have to buy in bulk (no more than ~25) I am still interested. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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    Free Linux CD's!

    Sorry if this has been mentioned already, but these are COMPLETELY free. No rebate. No s&h. Free. I don't think there's a better way to say it. :) http://www.pogolinux.com/systems/accessories/linux/linuxcd.html Sorry link should be fixed. As you can see I'm a junior member.. new to posting.