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I'm not quite sure what I need, I have a computer I got Windows Media Center on when I ordered it. I would like to put in a tuner/capture card that is compatible with WMC and will be able to capture the S-video out on my Dish box. I would like to be able to record and watch TV in WMC. Could...

I have been looking at some conroe MBs lately and all of them recommend DDR2 800. My question is why? Isn't the FSB 200? Shouldn't it only need DDR2 400 then? Do they want you to run memory at a higher memory-to-fsb ratio now? I'm confused since I've been out of the comp building game since when...

So I am about to buy an older SLI mobo since they have gotten really cheap and was wondering if I would be bandwidth limited when SLI is enabled and both ports running at 8x instead of 16x? I have two 7800gtx cards, they will be the fastest cards I put in this mobo.

My brother won an EE 955 at quakecon and is willing to give me his old stuff if I set him up with this new processor. I usually build AMD setups and so all the intel chipsets are a little foreign to me. What chipset should I be looking for? I just need a PCI E X16 slot and the ability to change...

I have backed up my entire DVD collection to .iso files on my server. I had a few minutes to play with Windows MCE at a friends house, and I saw you can add directories it looks for video files for the My Videos menu. However, is there a way I can specify file types in the OS so that if I have...

Does anyone here play Ultima Online on a free server. This was my first MMO and I want to relive some of the great times I had when I was younger. However, they completely ruined the game a couple years back. I have heard there are good servers that have the game like it was with just The Second...

Does anyone know if comcast allows ssh servers? I have my ssh server all configured and I can connect to it just fine when I put in the local addres. Then after I set the port 22 to forward to that address and I put in my WAN address I cannot connect. Any help would be appreciated.

I love mye 2405 but there is just no way I want to lug it to a LAN, plus I want to get something with a way lower response than its 16ms. So I am wondering what LCD I should buy for gaming. This LCD will only be used for gaming and the rest of the time will be a backup monitor for my server (ie...

So i have a server running in an old wavemaster case and its really really not suiting my needs anymore. What I am looking for is a case that holds 5-6 HDDs but mounts them facing me like on rails. This is a file server and I swap/add drives quite a bit so I want something really easy to get...

Does anyone know of a very basic drafting program that is free? I will be moving this summer and have a very basic floorplan for my new apartment and would like to see how I can fit my furniture in it. I would just need to draw basic walls and put in square and rectangular object? Anyone know of...

I was wondering what the latest X-Wing or Tie Fighter game was? The last one I played was X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter and I loved it. I was wondering if there was a newer one out and what you guys think about it. I'm pretty sure I've never played a more fun space sim than these games and want to get...

I got this sweet little server awhile back at the very end of 2004. I got it so my roomate and I could easily share files and it worked great. I no longer need it so it needs a new home. Here are the specs... 2.53GHz/256K Cache Celeron, 533MHz Front Side Bus 512MB DDR2, 400MHz,2X256MB ECC 1R...

Are there any fans of the Fallout games here? I've been thinking about them a lot lately very nostalgically... I don't think I've ever felt so deep in a game then when I was playing those. I mean I could barely put it down at night and sleep wondering what places or what part of the storry would...

My wife is about to go into labor and she wants music at the hospital. However, they will not alow you to plug anything in at the hospital. I was wondering if you could recommend me the best battery powered ipod music dock that would work with an ipod video. Thanks.

Does anyone know the correct hal .dll file for dual processor 2.4ghz xeon computer? I have a dell workstation here and only one processor is showing up. Thanks.

I just built a media pc with my old A7N8X Delux and wanted to get the soundstorm to put out 5.1 channel sound in DDL. I have no problem with the speaker setup, but I cannot get it to work at all in HL2. I choose 5.1 and everything is in stereo. Anyone have a similar issure. I've tried everything...

I just finished my first HTPC build. I want to play some games on my big TV now. I need a wireless mouse and keyboard preferably in a set. What should I buy that will give me good response at about 15ft away from the box. Thanks in advance.

Hey, I was wondering if ~6600 in 3D Mark 05 with a 7800GTX on a Dell Inspiron 9100 with an Intel 630 and 2gigs on ram seems low. Im sure is limited by the processor but I was wondering if anyone else has this processor or a close model in a non Dell system and is getting similar scores i've...

I read somewhere awhile ago that at resolutions over 1600x1200 on the 6800 series card that one DVI port is better to use over the other. I have a monitor that can do 1920x1200 now and I was wondering if the 7800 cards have the same thing going where one of the DVI ports is superior to the other...

Hey I just thought it would be nice to gather some info since I just got my 2405fpw and see how other people are getting the most out of their 2405fpw (best monitor ever) so.... I am running a 7800gtx, so far I have only played CS:S which I run at 1920x1200 all details maxed 2x AA avg. 60fps...

I got a Dimension 9100 from Dell on mega uber ultra sale. It has a Western Digital 160Gb but the odd thing is you can only mount the HDDs upside down in the case. I always thought this would cause them to screw up but I'm sure Dell wouldnt mount them upside down if it would break them. So my...

So i talked my parents into getting a new computer and I can decide if I want to keep my 2.5 Ghz Barton with and Nforce 2. Or take the P4 630 at 3.0Ghz from dell that is on the way. What should I take for gaming and general use? Mainly, I want the the one that is faster in gaming. What makes...

I have some old estimating software I use for work that upgrading would cost me $20k. However, the old software works just dandy. I installed the software just fine in WinXP, but it will not recoginze the security dongle attached to the printer port? Does anyone have experience with this and/or...

That crap on the main page is such bull. I couldn't imagine not being able to put my CDs into itunes or not be able to watch my videos on anything but a protected display. Now that Microsoft is onboard we're screwed, I would say screw it but there's no choice in this day and age now that the...

Hello I have a laptop with a 6800 GO and I can't play OpenGL games like Quake3, what should I do to get it to work?

Hello I actully have two Dell 9300s with 6800 Gos and I can't play quake 3 based games. How do I get OpenGL games to work on it. Thanks!

Hello, I have a WD2500JD hooked up to the onboard SATA on a DFI LP UT nForce 4 Ultra-D. I also have 2x 36 gig raptors hooked up in raid 0. I left the 2500 out when I installed Windows SP2 on the raptors and got everything setup. Then I installed the 2500 and tried to use disk manager to format...

I have a question about heat output, Currently I have a socket A 2600+ Mobile overclocked to 2.5ghz at 1.65v and I was wondering if a socket 754 3700+ would put out less heat than the 2600+ OCed cause I want to switch from water back to air cooling (with low noise) for portability.Thanks!

Hi I was just curious with all the big drives out now and all the easy ways to fill them up (ripped music, dvds, downloads), what do you like to pay per GB? In the last year I've tried to stay under 50 cents per GB, just cause I'm impatient, I'm sure lots of yall do much better, but thats...

When I go to install the driver for the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) on a new ThinkPad T43 it really botches the system. I am doing this with the software installer and the latest drivers for this computer. It actually freezes while installing it and then pretty much ruins windows by making...

Hi I was wondering the difference between these as the SLI-DR is a few bucks cheaper on Newegg.

Hey all I have an XP-M at 2.52Ghz (210x12) on an Asus A7N8X-D and I was wondering if it would be worth it to get the 3700+ clawhammer and a decent motherboard. I recently upgraded my video card to a 6800 AGP (256mb all pipes unlocked). I also have an exos so I could easily water cool it by just...

I need to get a decent way to cary this thing. currently I just pick up everything and take it where I'm going. Since this thing is so large I am having a hard time finding something to put it in. I would like to be able to carry the computer (very protected) a mouse, ethernet cable, and the...

Just wondering what you all were OCing your 6800 Go to on your 9300s?

I really miss soundstorm, I had a perfect setup running my coax out to my receiver and it sounded amazing. Now its dead, any hopes of some kinda card encorporating something like that in the near future?

A nicely tricked out 9300 with a 256mb 6800 go looks really good, also dell is coming out with a $800 off coupon in a couple days. I guess I'm asking if this sounds like a good deal to get 1.8ghz p-m, 1gb ram, 6800 go, 17" wide screen all for around $1800 shipped? Is there any do it yourself...

I was about to buy a notebook and was wondering what one is better at 128mb

I have a nice 5.1 setup but I need some kinda mic for counterstrike. I had a headset I would just wear around my neck and use the mic on, but it broke in half. Can anyone suggest me a good lapell (sp?) mic or something that will clip on my shirt that works well. I dont really like the kind that...

Hey I have an anodized aluminum wavemaster from back when they came out and I was wondering how I could shine it up like new? Keeping in mind it is anodized. It has a lot of fingerprinds and smudges and little scratches and dirt. Anything I can do?