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    Defective DVD Writer?

    Looks like it was a defective SATA cable. I used a different one (after I received a replacement drive) and both my original and replacement drives work.
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    Defective DVD Writer?

    unfortunately my old system wont take a SATA drive. I don't have any other systems to use. I am going to obtain another SATA drive, this time a lite-on SATA drive. If the SATA controller is the problem, I guess that means I have to RMA my entire machine??? Could it be just a SATA cable...
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    Defective DVD Writer?

    I checked for new firmware. My ODD is up to date. Other people report using SATA ODD with this particular Shuttle SFF barebones. It could be a SATA cable problem, I suppose, but I doubt it has anything to do with it being SATA vs. IDE. But if that were the problem, then you are definately...
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    Defective DVD Writer?

    I built my new SFF system, but my Samsung 183L Sata DVD writer wont write to anything. I can't tell if it is a Vista problem or if my drive is defective. My drive seems to read fine and rip cds without problems (although it seems kinda slow considering the speed of my system). When I pop in...
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    2405 too big?

    my wife isn't complaining about how much I want to spend, but worried that my new computer monitor may be too big for home use. I want the 2405fpw for home...but she thinks it will be too big. What do you guys who have one think?
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    Why SFF?

    Do you primarily think of saving space? It seems to me that you could get some of the same cosmetic features with the mid-tower. Many people seem to complain that SFFs are hotter and therefore louder than a mid-tower. Additionally, your expansion options are more limited with a shuttle since...
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    Why SFF?

    I can't decide what to buy. I am overwhelmed with the choices. I thought I wanted a SFF but now I don't know. why did you build yours and what would you do now?
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    Shuttle SN25P and X2

    I am looking at getting an SN25P but I want an X2 processor. Anybody have an stories of success or problems with this setup?
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    New Build, looking for opinions

    I am building a new machine to replace my 700mhz Pentium III. I don't play many games, mostly photos, internet, video (VCR to DVD), and I expect to have some ancillary programs running at all times (home automation software for example). I currently have a mid-tower, but like the small form...
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    Purchase Recommendation

    I am planning to build my new computer. I am replacing an Intel III 700mhz and plan to build the following: SN25P Athlon X2 4400+ 1 or 2 GB Crucial Ballistic RAM Plextor 716 DVR Segate 250 GB hard drive NV 6800GT video Any recommendations?
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    AMD X2 or Intel D

    This is always a difficult topic. AMD clearly outperforms the intel chips at this point in time. But if you aren't doing a lot of gaming, you might not notice the difference. If you are building a new computer, the Pentium D certainly looks attractively priced. The DDR2 also is a good...
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    Can't decide on what to get!!!

    currently am using my PEntium III 700 machine that I put together a few years ago. It works very well but I am having some limitations with USB compatibility and internet speed (my internet d/ls faster that my computer can process it). So I want to upgrade. I don't really play computer games on...
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    Shuttle vs Aspire X-QPack

    Fabuloso: I know about PCI-e, it's just that Shuttle's website did not list a x16 slot on the specifications fo the SD31P. http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SD31P.asp. Obviously one of the websites is in error. I am going to e-mail shuttle. I am open to AMD options as well. I...
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    Shuttle vs Aspire X-QPack

    The Aspire dimensions in inches are 13.8"Dx11.2"Wx9"H. The Shuttle SN95P is listed in mm but I did the conversion to inches: 12.6"Lx8.3"Wx8.6"H I too am having trouble deciding. Foxconn offers a pentium D solution with a PCI 16 slot (945Gexpress) but Shuttles new offering the SD31P does not...