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    ubnt UAP-AC-PRO / UAP-AC-Lite

    I installed an AC LR a couple days ago. Previous router was a Linksys AC1900. Coverage has be phenomenal. I have a 1400q/ft stick built home. The 5Ghz signal completely covers the entire home, this was surprising. Had been planning on needing to for complete 5Ghz coverage. Obviously 2.4...
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    This is the cheapest, best HTPC option today

    It passes DTS, that's what I use. I have the Asus version and absolute love it. Install of openelec was seamless. I use a Synology NAS which combined with all the available add ons make a great pay TV replacement. I couldn't be happier with the set-up. Works perfectly, don't make a peep...
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    Watching TV on XBMC

    Get mash to start with. It has about everything all combined into one interface. Also get p2p as it installs acestream along with it that will allow you to access much higher quality streams. Mash really rocks though. icefilms, 1click among others are good. Youtube fusion and supereppo to...
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    What device(s) controls your media devices?

    I haven't posted here in years but I love this product so much I had to come out. I had used a Harmony One for a couple years until the dog destroyed and picked up a Harmony Smart Control. I got the version that comes with the basic remote. The thing is awesome. It eliminates the need to...
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    HTC EVO flawless?

    I love mine. With a root and the OCwidget I am getting 24hrs of use easily. I honestly have to problems with this phone. I absolutely love it to death.
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    HP MediaSmart Celeron 2.2GHz Home Server $390

    They have an E-SATA port you can connect an external box too.
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    FS: Brand new, unlocked Touch Pro 2

    The original TP's didn't. The TP2's do.
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    FS: AMD Sempron LE-1250 - $30 shipped obo

    good luck with the sale. I have a spartan running my WHS.
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    My netbook research and decision

    The mini 10 1024*576, which is the same as the HP 2140. I have came to pretty similiar solution with the HP mini 1000 being the best thing out there for the money. For business use the 2140 may be worth the extra for the durability of the aluminum construction. I myself am waiting for the...
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    Anyone else ready for the new GPU's?(netbooks)

    None, but I don't want to encode my media twice. I want to be able to grab what I want off my server and head out the door. Not have to plan a day in advance so I can re-encode something, not to mention the huge waste in power usage.
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    Anyone else ready for the new GPU's?(netbooks)

    I am really itching for a netbook. I want a portable media powerhouse. Mainly for watching HD video and DVD rips. Right now Atom is barely competent at the task. The GN40's look good if they would ever get them out. What I am most looking forward to seeing is the Via Nano/Nvidia Ion combo...
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    Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA questions

    Two different items for different purposes. If you want a simle back-up then the MX-1 would be a fine choice. If you are wanting more complex storage with fault tolerance then take a look at RAID storage. But if you decide you want RAID I would go ahead and step to you own server or at least...
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    Seagate 1.5TB hard drives

    I have two. The first was a CC1H that I got on black friday and the second I just got this past monday and is a CC1J. No problems out of either of them. They are running in a WHS box I built.
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    2TB WD :$299 free ship, limit 1

    or $40 less. Give it a couple weeks and they will drop into the $230-$250 range. Like everything this else new to market it will have a price premium for a while.
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    New Media Server Help

    I would actually recommend against WHS for this application. I have WHS myself and it serves my needs quite well, no complaints. But one of the downsides to WHS is once you hit around eight drives performance goes down the toilet. Even using the new 2TB drives you are going to soar right past...
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    Windows Mobile 6.1...any good for multi-media?

    Some phones have built in youtube players but other than that flash support is generally pretty poor. The easiest way around this is to use skyfire. It is a web browser that renders everything on its servers and then sends the web page to your phone. So you get full hulu, pornhub, etc...
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    Gah! That is it.... Need a new computer :(

    A good 350W PSU can handle a non-OC'd quad and 9800GT. With GPU/CPU at stock clocks, 2 sticks of ram, one HD, and one optical should be right at 250W. Add any extra's such as additional drives and fans from there. You are going to be on the edge if you add to much. Upgrading the PSU would...
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    HTC Touch Diamond or iPhone 3g

    jiucy is a custom rom that supposedly adds features, reliability, and battery life. How much is real and how much is placebo is up for debate but it gets generally good reviews. For the phones. First I would look at how has better coverage in your area. 3G in particular as AT&T's 3G...
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    WTS AMD 780G MB/CPU/RAM Combo Cheap

    damn I wish I would have seen this last week. UPS just dropped off that exact motherboard and a LE-1150 for a server project.
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    FS: Nintendo Wii + Games +Extra Controllers

    I would be interested in the Wii without Guitar Hero if you would consider seperatiing it. GH to Artemis the rest to me.
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    Anyone getting the Dell Mini 9 / Insiron 910 ?

    I am going to wait a couple months for the cancellations and refurbs to hit the outlet for $250-300.
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    FS: Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad X61

    I have sold off most of my desktop gear and am now moving this to make way for a gaming laptop. The desktop stuff has been sucking up to much of my time/money. So here we go... It is a pretty loaded model: T7300 3GB's of RAM Wifi A/B/G/N Bluetooth 8 cell battery (in great shape, 4+hours...
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    What's a good CPU to pair with my 4850?

    Do you do anything intensive other than gaming? If not just stick with a dual core, either E7200 or E8400/8500 EO depending on your budget.
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    How to ship a cpu, help plz

    I have used another method. I sell most of my chips OEM as most people don't want to pay the shipping for a stock cooler. What I do is take the chip and wrap/tape it in newspaper. Then line an Altoid's can with newspaper and pack the chip in there. Stick the can into a padded envelope and...
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    When is a good time to buy a laptop?

    Your best bet is to wait. First as you know technology is fast changing so you will get the freshest gear later this summer. Second you can catch a back to school sale to save a few bucks. On a side note the M1530 is a nice notebook. I just picked on up for my wife a couple weeks ago and...
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    My new AVA..about to order

    I am in no way defending or promoting ava but you have to keep in mind every company is going to have dissatisfied customers, its bound to happen. Most companies are going to have a bad rep or two, it takes time for a pattern of cases to develop before someone can be fired. Don't judge a...
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    Found my next power supply! Only $650 and 2kW

    Why? I am hard pressed to think of anything but the most extreme set-up's that would actually justify a 1,000 watt unit no less 2,000.
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    3rd party advice on RMA outcome

    Call and talk to them. If they didn't know you had SLI before hand you can hardly fault them for giving you a better card in return. Call them up and explain the situation. They should either let you send back the GT for a GTS or let you RMA you other GTS for another GT. I don't think they...
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    I got antsy,,,, But it looks good so far!

    Your fine. As long as you are under 60c you are safe. You could push further but since you have a better cooler on the way I would just wait. I don't even speculate on max OC's. All chips are different and you will only find it through testing but you should have a good shot at 3.4.
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    Ultra Microfly

    I got mine from jab-tech. It was $70 shipped sans PSU. Not the cheapest but I pay more to buy from sellers I know are not going to give me any issues. I put in an E2160,ECS mobo, and a gig of ram with XP for my step-son a surfing box. The 120mm fan in mine was defective as it was exremely...
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    Issue with HP w2207

    Did you use the same cord on your laptop that you did with your PC? I have seem others experience the same type of situation and many times it turns out to be the cable.
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    Video Card cooling in NZXT Rogue

    I have an 8800GT one way and was interested in what others were doing for cooling these things with the limited height clearance.
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    New build so I can get porn off my work laptop... let me know what you think

    I would go with the IPP35-Pro for a quad. Get CAS4 ram instead of the CAS5, G.Skill is a fine choice. EVGA certainly has fine cards but I would go with XFX due to the higher resale from transferable warranty. I eould go with the 520HX. I will never go back to a normal PSU...
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    How long is long enough? Prime 95

    It is a personal thing, do what makes you feel comfortable as being stable is in the eye of the be-holder. I personally do eight hours and I have never had a problem. But I do not run my system at 100% very often. Others that fold or encode at lot may be better served by going for a longer...
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    SLi-rdy memory or OCZ platinum?

    SLI memory is about like a Vista monitor, a marketing gimmick. Apparently it is supposed to set some of the timings for you but it is nothing you can not do yourself in about 30 seconds. Just go with the better memory. I am not very familiar with OCZ so I will leave that part to others, I have...
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    Is there any difference between the OEM OS' and the Retail OS'?

    That works if you are comfortable with essentially stealing. You agreed to the terms of the license when you bought it, so abide by them. Don't be such a cheap ass and buy the retail version when you know that you are going to be performing upgrades.
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