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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    Thank you Zap, will check it out.
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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    I am not concerned about space too much. If the Intel is better (firmware updates etc) and faster than the Kingston I will go with the Intel, but if both are same in terms of performance and features, I dont mind going with the Kingston. Needed some direction as I am not upto speed on SSDs.
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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGN C22GH, 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 with 2Gb RAM. I wanted to speed it up by getting a SSD for it. It currently runs Vista Home. Can you suggest which SSD I should opt for? I have seen the Intel 40Gb and the Kingston 64Gb that could be within my budget...
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    HD Media Player Options

    I certainly want to keep it way simpler than having to use a PC (:)) and was thinking he PS3 will give the kids more gaming options than just the wii. The built in N Wireless for the O!Play sounds good too.
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    HD Media Player Options

    I am leaning towards the WD Live and am realizing that my intent to maybe converge on a multi-utility product like a PS3 or a neoHD receiver cum media player may not cut it... Thanks tw1164 for those great comparisons
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    HD Media Player Options

    I have the Optoma HD 70 and it has a HDMI port. I have the Sony HT connected to a Sony 27 CRT - not yet to the Sony HD LCD and only when needed to the Projector. I got to check out the eGreat and the Xtreamer yet.
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    HD Media Player Options

    I am on the lookout for a media player to play digital content - movies - avi, mp3, mkv etc Need some advice on whether PS3 will be a better option or should I just settle on the WD Live? Been reading a lot of posts here and am confused. Also are receivers such as the neoHD an even better...
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    Is the Sony Memory Stick Pro better than a Compact Flash? I have a Vaio laptop so was considering going for the Sony stick instead of a CF.
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    Thanks folks for all the tips. Will get a CF, Strap, Camera Case for starters. rs
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    My Sony Alpha is on the way from Ritz Camera and now I need to get some accessories. I bought the basic A100K Kit (Body + 18-70 lens). I need to know whats the best CF card I should get? I read somewhere that the 2Gb card is compatible. Can I get a higher capacity card as long as it is Type...
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    Core? Duo vs Core 2 Duo

    Whats the difference between the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors? I am specifically looking at Intel® Core? Duo Processor T2050 (1.60 GHz) vs Intel Core?2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66 GHz) I checked intel.com and found only T2300 to compare with the T5500 and it does not seem to be...
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    I have an option on the 15 inch but am getting this for my wife and she wants it to be light in weight. Thanks folks for all the replies, I am going with the Core 2 Duo.
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    Thanks for the reply. Price both are the same. I am getting 512Mb RAM on both. I will have to upgrade them at a later point. On the Vaio 13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT colour display Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video Memory 128MB On the HP ATI Radeon Xpress 1150...
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    I have an option to select either a Sony VAIO with a Core 2 Duo T5500 processor or an HP with an AMD TL50 processor. These are the only 2 under consideration. I am unable to decide which one to get. Please help. I am kinda partial to the AMD because I have an Opteron 170 as a desktop at...
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    WD 1200JB - Not Detected after failed Zero Fill

    I have a seagate 8Gb drive that I bought in 1997 which is still going strong... Dont know about the quality of WD drives...
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    WD 1200JB - Not Detected after failed Zero Fill

    Unfortunately my warranty ran out in Apr of this year...
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    WD 1200JB - Not Detected after failed Zero Fill

    I had a WD 120 Gb HDD on a separate PC which was hanging intermittently. I removed it and added it as slave to my current system and it got detected fine. I downloaded the Western Digital HDD utilities and diagnostics from the WD site and tried a zero fill with it. During this process, it gave...
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    Asus A8V-MX + Opteron 170

    Hi, anyone knows if the ASUS A8V MX is compatible with the Opteron 170 processor. I'm waiting on a replacement for my SLI Premium and thought would try with this board till I get a replacement.
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    939Dual - Is there a BIOS recovery method?

    I am no expert but you can change the physical bios chip on some boards. If that is an option for you, then you should be set.
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    PSU for A8N SLI Premium

    Hi ,please suggest me an Nvidia certified and SLI ready SMPS that I should buy for this board. I got a dead board on my hands which comes up intermittently and randomly, which I am going to RMA. I am suspecting the PSU cos mine is not SLI ready though it is 24 pin and has the 4 pin molex and...
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    A8N SLI Premium No POST

    I removed the CPU to get the voice prompt diagnostics. I dont get any video.
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    New build - why won't my monitor come on?

    Yes you need to reapply the thermal paste and clean out the old one before you do the new one. I think you are having a post problem (same as I am currently having). Are you sure your PC booted up? Did you get the booting sounds?
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    A8N SLI Premium No POST

    I removed everything from the board including the CPU and connected a speaker to the onboard audio. I could then hear Bitchin Betty yell out 'No CPU installed'... repeatedly. I then installed the CPU and powered on again but got no beeps or anything after that. Does this mean MOBO is fine and...
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    A8N SLI Premium - No POST - worked earlier

    Hello, I am going start raving mad on this. I have an A8N SLI Premium mobo, AMD Opteron 170, 2x 1Gb Mushkin Extreme DDR 400 RAM, GeForce 6800GS Video Card, and a PSU rated at 500W providing 17A for the 12V line. All was fine for about a month of use. I was using the PC for transcoding...
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    A8N SLI Premium No POST

    Thanks for your reply. My Mobo has been sitting quiet and alone for about 4 weeks now, since I had dismantled it and kept. My PSU is rated at providing only 17A on the 12V line. It was working fine so am not sure why it should not POST now.
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    A8N SLI Premium No POST

    Hello, I am going start raving mad on this. I have an A8N SLI Premium mobo, AMD Opteron 170, 2x 1Gb Mushkin Extreme DDR 400 RAM, GeForce 6800GS Video Card, and a PSU rated at 500W providing 17A for the 12V line. All was fine for about a month of use. I was using the PC for transcoding videos...
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    Flash Program Required and BIOS Version checker

    Hi, Been searching but cannot find it. Did not find it in the support pages at asus either for the A8N SLI Premium mobo. Am looking for the Flash program to upgrade my bios to 1009 I also want to know how to check current version of bios before doing this.
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    eVGA 6800GS - powers down to prevent damage

    Hi, I have a 500W SMPS but when I boot my machine I get a warning message from the video card claiming due to lack of power it is powering down to prevent damage. I have the A8N SLI Premium mobo. Thanks
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    Help - BSOD when 2X1 Gb in DIMM1 & DIMM2

    Thanks Capt. So I am doing fine after all :-)
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    Help - BSOD when 2X1 Gb in DIMM1 & DIMM2

    Hi, I have the A8N SLI Premium mobo with 2x1 Gb Mushkin Extreme PC4000 RAM. I keep getting BSODs intermittently if I use DIMM1 & DIMM2. Infact I couldnt install Win2K without removing DIMM2. Now I've replaced the 2nd stick into DIMM3 and the PC seems to be fine. I have not upgraded the bios...
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    Lost CDs and Manual A8n SLI Premium

    Hi, I lost the manual and the CD bundles that come with the A8N SLI Premium board. Is there any place where I can download the same.
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    How do you update drivers before updating bios

    Removing 1 stick worked for me to install the OS. Will now try upgrading bios etc
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    How do you update drivers before updating bios

    Hi, I'm getting problems with installing Win2k on a A8n SLI Premium based opteron 170 machine. I have a PATA 200 Gb HDD and my Win2K installation hangs or BSODs I ran Memtest and my 2Gb Mushkin Extreme seemed fine. I was told to upgrade bios. But to upgrade bios i was asked to upgrade nVidia...
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    Opteron 170 A8n SLi Premium

    Thank you. I will try these and get back.
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    Opteron 170 A8n SLi Premium

    All, I have an Opteron 170, A8n SLI Premuim Motherboard, 2X1 Gb Mushkin Extreme RAM, PATA 200 Gb Maxtor, GEForce 6800GS. Am trying to install Win2k Pro (i know - only licensed Os I own for now) but it gives me the BSOD intermittently during the install. Thanks for any help. The MOBO detects...
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    svchost.exe error

    i would try stopping all services that are not required before doing anything drastic
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    Help Me Select a Motherboard

    i got a opteron 170 retail for $407 about a week back from chiefvalue yet to build though am planning on getting the Asus A8n sli premuim mobo