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    Computer-to-TV options

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    Matsonic: Good Motherboard?

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    HELP! New build won't boot! Anybody with experience have AIM?

    Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Corsair XMS2 Dominator 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 800 EVGA GeForce 7600GT PCI Express x16 video Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3.0 Antec P160 case Antec True Power Trio 550W I've replaced every single component (yes, every single one) and the same ting...
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    p5nsli just won't boot

    Asus P5NSLI Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13 ghz) 1 GB Corsair CM2X1024-6400 RAM GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH GeForce 7600GT 256MB WD 160 GB SATA 3.0 HD Antec P160 case/SmartPower 500 PS When I press the power button, the fans purr and the hard drives spin, but my display says nothing. I've tried a...
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    FT: Desktop in sig for G4 or Intel Mac Mini

    I want to go 100% Mac, so I am now trying to pawn off my desktop for a G4 or Intel Mac Mini. Some of the specs: 2.66 Intel Pentium 4 512 MB A-DATA RAM ECS motherboard nVidia FX5200 128 MB Two 250 GB WD hard drives, One 100 GB Maxtor hard drive (600 GB total) Hauppauge PVR-150MCE Aspire...
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    iBuyPower CPU fan not working

    Ok, here's my dilemma. My friend bought an iBuyPower machine with water cooling this past December. In March, his computer told him that his CPU fan failed (or speed too low), but he restarted it and it began working again. Now, the error has come up again, except the computer will not...
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    URGENT! Turning on computer with power supply switch

    URGENT! I accidentally broke off the power switch on my computer case. I MUST turn on the computer (my Powerbook is in for repair) Is there a way to turn on the computer using the power supply power switch?
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    How much is this system worth?

    ECS L4VXA2 motherboard 2.6C Pentium 4 processor A-DATA 512 MB PC2700 RAM 128 MB Apollo GeForce FX5200 graphics card Maxtor Ultra 100GB 7200 RPM internal hard drive Western Digital Caviar 80 GB 7200 RPM external hard drive Hauppauge PVR-150 MCE w/ MCE remote Aspire X-Gear Steel Case...
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    FS/FT: Top-notch web design & backend creation (and 700m batteries)

    Hey, I'm in a little bind here. My brother was in desperate need for a new computer (his Dell broke), so I gave my the HTPC rig you see on the bottom of my signature. Because of such, I am desktop-less. It is a near-requirement that I have the ability to work on two computers. My...
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    FS: Three Dell 700m Extended Batteries

    I have three of these in my possession. All were used for no more than two weeks. Willing to let go of each for $60 + $5 shipping.
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    WTB: Top-notch fan controller

    Willing to pay $50 through PayPal for a really top-notch fan controller. Must have a screen. My favorites: http://xoxide.com/aerocool-coolwatch-black.html http://xoxide.com/aerocool-coolwatch-silver.html http://xoxide.com/thermaltake-hardcano-13.html All offers accepted, send a page...
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    FS: Dell $100 coupon, WD 80 GB external HD

    My first for-sale at the [H]. How exciting.... ------------------------------------------- Dell $100 coupon Expires May 2006 Get $100 off any purchase of $100.01 or more. I have no real need for the Dell coupon, and I'll take $10 off. Price: $90...
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    Computer causing interference with AM radio

    So I built an HTPC for my room, with Media Center and all that good stuff. I have set MCE to record certain shows at late times. So I have to leave my computer on overnight... No problem with that, but I like to sleep to some AM radio, and I can't. The computer is creating interference...
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    XP MCE system requirements

    I purchased the following hardware along with XP MCE for my new system. 2.26 GHz Pentium 4 ECS motherboard 512 MB PC2700 Apollo nVidia GeForce MX5600 (DX9 compatible) Hauppauge PVR-150MCE 250 GB HD. Is this sufficient? I'm getting the impression looking around osme places that it's not.
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    Looking to buy a Netgear 108Mbps router -- for range.

    I currently have a royal pain in the ass in a Belkin 802.11g router (bought it before 802.11g was approved). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833122022 That's what I want to replace it with, going to go out a purchase it today if you guys give me the go. I don't...
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    Using router as gaming adapter -- access point?

    I want to connect my PS2 to the Internet via my wireless network. I got a Belkin 54g router for $30 at Circuit City, and it has the option to work as an Access Point. Is that what I need to do?
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    Send "instant messages" or microphone messages over network

    This is one of those total n00b questions. I have a wireless network serving to about six computers, each usually on in a room where a member of the family stays. I want to be able to send messages to certain computers when I want to. Is there a sort of "network instant messenger"...
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    Inspiron 700m as desktop replacement?

    I don't game, I just Photoshop/AIM/Mozilla. I have good eyes, but I'm not sure if a 12.1" screen is big enough. I think so, not sure.
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    Sound card with internal input

    Do these even exist? I want to have internal speakers (with magnetic sheilding, of course :cool: ) in one of my mods, but i don't want an ugly wire coming out.
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    Single-board computer

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Single-Board-Computer-P2bx-P3-700Mhz-128mb-SCSI-NIC-SBC_W0QQitemZ5795038175QQcategoryZ45091QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Is that really a computer? As in, is that a motherboard with memory and a CPU? If so, I'd like to bid on it and maybe create a mini-computer...
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    "Stealth" an LCD/VFD?

    I'm building a plexi case that I want to paint a nice black. I want to make it so that, when the character LCD is off, it looks like nothing is there, and when it's on, it looks like the text matches the case. I haven't started yet, so all ideas are appreciated. And recommend an LCD...
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    Aluminum -- what machinery/at what cost?

    I've already started a wood thread, now it's time for an aluminum one.. I may build this out of aluminum instead, not sure. What machinery would I need? Where can I get some? What are the costs? Maybe we should start an FAQ.
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    Building a wood case -- What material/How do I keep cool?

    I've decided to build a wood case for an HTPC I'm building. I want it to match the furniture in my room. I have two questions about that: - How do you people keep your wood cases cool? It's a system-on-a-budget, so I'm not watercooling. Will fans work? If so, how big and where...
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    How does this hardware look for an XP MCE HTPC?

    - BIOSTAR M7NCG 400 Socket A (Socket 462) NVIDIA nForce2 IGP Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - AMD Duron 1.8 Applebred 266MHz FSB Socket A Processor Model DHD1800DLV1C - OEM - (TWO) Rosewill 256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Unbuffered System Memory Model RW333/256 - Retail -...
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    XP MCE requirements (what specs are enough?)

    I want to build an HTPC with Windows XP MCE on it. Does Mini-ITZ with 256 MB RAM work?
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    Cheap home theater vs. Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra

    I've often lunked to an 800-watt Panasonic system I was considering for TV and computer sound output. I'm willing to sacrifice TV output if the sound is better with the Klipsch. What would you suggest?
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    How would you recommend

    ...wiring this home theatre system to my computer: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Home-Theater-System-SC-HT15-/sem/rpsm/oid/119866/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Would an average SB Live! card work? Do I need a special card? Help!
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    ANY POSSIBLE TWEAKS to make text look good over S-Video?

    It's not really unreadable at 680x460, but if I could get it to 800x600, I would find more of a reason to leave it here.
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    Computer-to-TV options

    I have an S-Video out on my nVidia graphics card. My 3-year-old Sony projection TV has an S-Video in and the red/white/yellow inputs. What are my options here? What cable do I need?
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    iPod support = Ridiculous

    Ok, here's my story: Last year, I purchased a 15 GB 3rd Gen iPod, brand new, at the Apple Store. It's been working fine and beautifully until about a week ago. It has recently been popping off (it emits a small "pop" sound) at random when I play music, right after it has been fully charged...
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    I have $450 to spend on case/motherboard/CPU/RAM - Help!

    What parts should I be buying? I MUST stay within the price limit I mentioned ($450). Any suggestions?
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