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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?

    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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    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...