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    Solved( Media Center Versus Windows Media player)

    Hello All, I am thoroughly confused, & looking for some help. When I try to play a video encoded with Divx under windows media player it plays fine. When I try to play the same file using "Windows Media Center" it says that I am missing a codec. So for now I am using Windows Media...
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    Dead Video Card, Time To Upgrade?

    Hello All, My video card died recently on an older computer that I have & I am considering upgrading some or all components: Specs: AMD 3500+ skt939(Single Core, windsor) Asus A8VDeluxe Mb Nvidia 6800Ultra AGP Video (Sweet card way back when, but its dead now) 2gb Ram This system...
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    Simple Keypress Repeater

    I need a program that will repeat a certain keystroke until I stop it, as if I had pressed the key over & over & over. I am not talking about a complicated macro & have used things like macro-express in the past. I really am looking for something simpler with a smaller memory footprint. I...
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    Heatsink & Fan Unit for my C2D System

    I am looking for a decent HSF unit for a new C2D System that I am building. My budget is pretty open, but I don't want LED's or any of that kind of thing. I just want a quality unit that will keep temps low. The system it will be cooling is basicly: ThermalTake Eureka Case ASUS P5B Deluxe...
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    Yet another conroe Gaming build $2,800 budget

    I am looking to replace my aging AMD Athlon 3500 system with a newer faster system. I have around $2,800 to spend. This machine will mainly be used for gaming with some work tasks thrown in occasionally. Any thoughts on compatability, or better deals with the same or better performance? My...
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    Silverstone TJ-05, need opinions

    Hello, I am looking at putting togeather a new Ccore 2 Duo rig, with either crossfire or SLI but I need help with the case decision. I really like the look of the silverstone TJ-05. I am a current owner of the older Coolermaster, Wavemaster case & have been very happy with it, but I want...
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    Cheap Notebook that can play World Of Warcraft (preferably Sub $1000)

    I am looking for a low cost laptop that will be primarily used for MS-Office tasks, Email, etc, while traveling for business, but I would like to be able to occasionally play World of Warcraft. Basicly I wouldnt mind turning down the resolution & Eye candy, as long as I can get the game to...
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    Good Budget Soundcard for home theater applications?

    Hello, I am looking for some advice on choosing a soundcard for my 2nd PC. The main thing I want to do, is be able to get 5.1 (or 7.1 if possible within my budget) surrround output to my receiver, for DVD movies that support it. I am replacing a Soundblaster Extigy external soundcard that...
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    OK Temps?

    What are "Normal" temps for an AMD 3500+ at idle, and under load? I just put my system togeather and am trying to make sure that I don't fry anything. This system is not OC'ed, and just has a Stock Heatsink and fans. The ambient temp of the room is around 70 F. I am currently getting Idle...
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    Winchester Vs NewCastle

    I am looking to buy an AMD 3500+. From all the advice I have read here I should get a Winchester (90nm process) as opposed to a Newcastle. The question is: When looking at the box, or the CPU in it, how do I tell the difference? I am not talking about ordering online. I was physically in...
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    Need advice/Recommendations.

    My Power supply went out, and took most of my computer with it. I am trying to turn this tragedy into an excuse to upgrade. With a budget of $1,100 I would love advice on the following parts: Mainboard CPU Ram Video Card This will be mainly for gaming, but I probably won't be...
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    Dead Computer

    My Computer won't power on at all. No Post, no Fans, No lights. Nothing. I leave my computer on all the time, and just have the monitor shut off with powersaving. This morning I moved the mouse, Hit Keys, Shook my fists at it, and Nothing happened. I pressed and held the power switch...