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    WTB: i3/Mobo/DDR3 Combo

    I'm looking for a Core i3 w/ H55 motherboard and 3 or 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. I prefer a mATX mobo with HDMI out and on-board wireless. Let me know what ya got! I HIGHLY prefer getting all 3 items from one person. Heat refs under "shocksyde".
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    FS: Nikon D70s - 8,400 clicks

    Camera Model: Nikon D70s Approximate age of Body: Unknown Body Condition: Excellent Number of Shutter actuations: 8,400 Sale Includes: Charger, battery, USB cable, 1GB CF card Price: $325 shipped Payments Accepted: Paypal Possible Trades: Nikon glass (50mm or any AI/AI-S...
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    FS: Canon 70-200mm f/4L, Sigma 30mm f/1.4, D-Link Desktop Wireless Adapter

    heat/eBay: "shocksyde" email: [email protected] D-Link DWL-G550 108G Desktop Adapter - NEW (UNOPENED) - $20 shipped OBO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canon 70-200mm F/4L Non-IS I have an excellent copy of the 70-200 f4L that...
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    FS/T: USED AverMedia AverTVHD Combo PCI-e HD Tuner -- NEW D-Link Wireless G Adapter

    heat/eBay: "shocksyde" email: [email protected] AverMedia AverTV Combo PCI-e - USED, Comes with everything including box - SOLD $40 shipped OBO D-Link DWL-G550 108G Desktop Adapter - NEW (UNOPENED) - PRICE LOWERED - $20 shipped OBO Interested in: - HSF for Q6600
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    FS: Western Digital Caviar Green WD7500AADS 750GB 32MB SATA 3.5" HDD

    Brand new RMA from Western Digital. OEM drive. Anti-static packaging intact. ***SOLD*** $55 shipped in the lower 48 states. Non-CC paypal preferred. No trade offers, please. Local deal in DC/Baltimore area possible. Heat/eBay: shocksyde Email: [email protected]
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    Raid 0 or Raid 1 for graphics/photo editing

    [H]orde, ASSEMBLE! So I've decided I'd like to get into this RAID business and am wondering if RAID 0 would really show me any speed benefits, or if I should just stick with RAID 1 for the redundancy. Besides the normal web-surfing, I create graphics and edit photos on my computer. The...
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    COD4 + Mulitplayer + On-board Sound = !@&!^#

    I can't get MP to work in COD4 to save my life... I've tried the headphone jack trick, BIOS updates, File deletions/renames, new audio drivers, letting Vista install it's own audio drivers...NOTHING! Running the system in my sig... Somebody help!
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    FS/T: Dell E1505 1.83GHz C2D, 15.4" WSXGA+, 2GB DDR2, 256MB GeForce 7300, 80GB, more

    ***SOLD*** I really have no use for this laptop anymore, so it's time to get rid of it. This laptop was purchased from Dell.com on 4/24/2007. It has a 1 year warranty which will run out 4/24/2008. The hard disk will be erased before shipment. Ran Windows Vista Home Premium perfectly...
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    Can overclocking cause SATA drives to act weird?

    One of my SATA drives seems to fail on boot (SMART failure) when I have my Q6600 at 3.2GHz. I went back to the stock 2.4GHz and now the drive works fine again. Can overclocking mess with drives?? I tried to boot into the WD drive utility, but I can't get it to work for the time being, so I...
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    FS/T: (2) $500 Ikea Gift Cards - $910 shipped for both

    ***SOLD*** One $500 Gift Card for $465 shipped or both for $910. Stupid me forgot the 2 Gift Cards I had when I went to Ikea. I didn't really have time to turn around and drive home, so I just decided to continue on. My forgetfulness is your gain! I require payment via paypal. Cash...
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    WTB/TF: New Intel E8400 C2D (Have new Q6600 to trade)

    System has been built with Q6600. No longer available!
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    HTPC/Graphics/Photo Editing Station Recommendations?

    I've been out of the rig-building game for a few years now and am way behind on the current "good" components. I need a computer that can run as an HTPC and also do graphics work. I'm in need a SFF computer that can run/has: - A dual analog tuner (have dual tuner PCI hauppauge MCE500...
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    Mini-ITX (Carputer) suggestions, please

    My ipod (40gb) is dangerously close to being full, and it's time for an upgrade. Instead of buying a larger capacity MP3 player, I'm considering a computer in my car. The computer would need to: 1. Connect to 2 amps in the trunk 2. Play MP3s 3. Control touchscreen (either in-dash or...
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    Asus EEE laptop as car PC?

    I currently have a 40gb ipod hooked up to an AUX In on my head unit. I'm running out of space quickly and have been looking for an upgrade. Would using an Asus EEE laptop as a car PC be feasable? I could get a 7" touchscreen and replace my head unit. Is the Asus missing anything that I'd need...
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    Come check my new site and give me feedback!

    I recently redesigned my site using CSS. It appears IE7, IE6, and FF2 render it correctly. I need someone with Safari, FF1, etc. to check out my site and let me know if it looks funky. Some people have said that my light blue bar titled "Current Features" is incorrectly below the rest of the...
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    Suggestions for Digital Photo Redundant System

    Hello, My digital photo library is growing very quickly, and I've gotten to the point where I need to think about a safer storage system (One that would prevent a loss of data). I currently have an Athlon XP 3000 system that could be converted to a server, as it just sits there doing...
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    If anyone is bored and wants to give me some feedback...

    I have some galleries up on my website. HERE IS THE LINK The galleries at the bottom are the one's I'd like feedback on, but feel free to check them all out if you're really that bored. Thanks for looking! edit: oh, and the galleries require flash installed on your computer.
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    The old "CRT or LCD" question...

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    WTT: $150 Apple (not iTunes) Gift Card for Amazon Gift Card

    Now also selling for $125 shipped! Let me know whatcha got! heat/ebay: shocksyde AIM: shocksyde email: [email protected]
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    FS/T: Linksys WRT300n Draft-N Router $80 shipped

    I bit the bullet and wired my place with ethernet cable, so I no longer need this router. Newegg's page on the WRT300N I'm looking for a nice mATX or ATX HTPC case. Or $80 shipped. Heat/Ebay: shocksyde email: [email protected]
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    Micro-ATX parts suggestions?

    I've been perusing sites looking for my next HTPC case and I really like the Antec Fusion, which is MicroATX. Any suggestions for building a client computer which will be displaying HD video? Are there any low profile vid cards that will work? I'm assuming a mobo with onboard video (nvidia...
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    Thinking of a complete HTPC rework...massive post approaching...

    This may be more of a "I need to write this down" kind of thing, but any suggestions would be most welcome. I realize this isn't a specialized HTPC forum, but smart people roam these hills and I'd like to pick some brains (Crimandevil, idversusego, valve1138, others: ASSEMBLE!) First I'll...
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    Will an indoor antenna work if I'm 18 miles away from all the major networks?

    Antennaweb.org gives me these stats in regards to my distance from broadcast antennas. * blue - uhf WJZ-DT 13.1 CBS BALTIMORE MD 104° 18.0 38 * blue - uhf WNUV-DT 54.1 CW BALTIMORE MD 104° 18.1 40 * blue - uhf WBAL-DT 11.1 NBC BALTIMORE MD 104° 18.0 59 * blue - uhf WBFF-DT 45.1 FOX...
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    WTB: 512MB or 1GB DDR400 RAM

    heat-ebay: shocksyde email:[email protected] AIM: shocksyde If you: A) Take forever to ship things; B) Have less than 10 heatware evals; or C) Don't take (non-CC) paypal DO NOT REPLY!! I'll pay via non-CC paypal immediately, but only if I'm assured the item will be shipped the same...
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    Questions regarding DirecTV and HD upgrade

    Hello fellow HTPCers, I've had an HTPC up and running for several months now and love it. No problems, life is swell, etc. Currently it only has a single DirecTV STB connected to a Standard Definition Hauppage 150MCE tuner card. Within the next few months our household will be upgrading to...
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    Best way to create a clipping path on wine bottle

    Do you guys have any suggestions on creating a clipping path to remove the background from a picture of a wine bottle? I've used the pen to trace around the bottle, but that takes forever. I've also used the magic wand to select the background and then used the quick mask tool and paint...
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    WTB: MCE Remote, ~80GB IDE HD

    *** ALL ITEMS FOUND... GOOD DAY, SIR.... I SAID GOOD DAY! *** I need these items to complete a second HTPC. I have a 400W fortron PSU for trade if anyone needs one, as well as some 80mm blue LED antec fans. heat/ebay: shocksyde email: [email protected] I check PMs
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    Did the G4 Mac Mini have a sperate iLife install cd?

    I'm about to unload my Mini, and am trying to make sure I have everything that originally came with it. Is iLife included on the OSX install DVD? Or was there a seperate disc especially for iLife?
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    Thinking of adding another tuner and Directv box

    Is it as simple as buying one, splitting the incoming satellite feed, and connecting the 2 seperate coax cables to the 2 seperate set-top boxes? Or is there a step I'm missing? It'll most likely be 2 Hauppauge pvr150 MCE cards running in Windows MCE. Currently I have 1 PVR150 MCE hooked up...
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    WTT: Mac Mini, Sony SDM-HS73 17" LCD, WTTF: Dual Tuner Card, Big HDs (IDE), LCD TV

    some items may show up for sale at a later date, but for now, this thread is doooooone.
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    Slave hard drive shows up at boot, but not windows?

    Master drive shows up in windows fine (I'd hope so because windows MCE is installed on it). Slave drive (320gb media storage) shows up during boot, but not in windows. Why would this be? I seem to remember in my past system builds that the drive will show up in windows and allow you to...
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    My wallet exploded and spent money on Newegg, one more question though

    Well, if you saw my other thread about my htpc aspirations, i lied in it. The power of Newegg has lured me into spending $800 on new computer parts. The horror! Anyways, one last thing i want to nail down before my parts arrive: Remote Desktop. I have a laptop with a wireless network card...
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    If you were going to build a budget/mid-level HTPC...

    What would you choose? I know there are guides, but after a few months they get outdated. Right now I've got a nMedia Case on the way as well as a 320gb hard drive. I currently have an Athlon XP 3300+ system, with a radeon 9600xt vid card and 512 mb of DDR3200 ram.. In the future...
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    FS: Compaq 400mhz/192gb/18gb laptop, Canon A80 4mp camera + xtras - $125 shipped each

    1. Compaq Presario 1600s laptop - $125 shipped! Just want to get rid of it!! - 400mhz amd cpu - 192mb ram (upgraded) - 18.6gb HD (upgraded) - 14" screen - Floppy - CD-ROM (acting up, needs to be replaced) - Battery (holds little charge, needs to be replaced) - Notes: The laptop works...
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    WTB: Canon Digital Rebel XT or similar DSLR

    Let me know what ya got. May be interested in lenses with camera as well.
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    Digital Camera - Which is Right for Me?

    Hello [H]ers, I am in no way a professional photographer. However, I took some classes in college and have continued taking pictures since, using a measily 4mp Canon A80. I've been printing up my favorite shots in an 8 x 10 format, but would like to make larger (and higher quality) prints...
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    WTTF: Home Theatre PC (must be small)

    I'm looking for a small form factor pc that has good video and audio outputs for playing movies/watching tv on my television. The television has component inputs, but i'd like other video outputs for a future HD television that I plan to purchase within a year. I would also consider a laptop...
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    Ipod turns on, display works, buttons do not

    Very odd problem I'm having with a 4th generation click-wheel ipod... The ipod will turn on when i flip the hold switch to off, as normal. But when I go to select anything, none of the buttons work. Obviously, at this point the hold button is off, so I know it's not that. Now at first I...
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    What options do I have for a laptop with video out?

    I'm looking for a laptop that I can hook up to a tv and watch movies/tv shows on. In the future I'll be getting a rather large LCD monitor (20"-30") but for the time being I'd like to be able to hook the laptop up to a tv for a larger picture. Do any laptops have any sort of video out...
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