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    CPU Dead/Fried?

    I'll have to give that a try when I have time. I have every available mounting point screwed on.
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    CPU Dead/Fried?

    GPU: Onboard and HD4000 series PSU: Antec Earthwatts 380W and Antec 700W
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    CPU Dead/Fried?

    I don't.
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    CPU Dead/Fried?

    I wasn't sure where to post this. The problem started with the computer not posting/booting. The lights, fans, optical drive, and HDDs power on, but nothing comes on to the display. I've tried 2 monitors, 2 GPU (onboard and PCIe), 2 power supplies, and eventually another motherboard. Is this...
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    Difference in Mobo's for a htpc?

    What kind of issues were you having? I was able to get everything working with the drivers on the disc that was provided. I did have a problem with flickering during blu-ray playback, but I fixed this by updating the BIOS and updating the video drivers via nVidia's website.
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    Difference in Mobo's for a htpc?

    I actually just got that motherboard today and paired it with an AMD 5050e. I can't really say if there's a better choice, but I chose it because it fit my "requirements: AM2 Socket for the AMD 45W CPUs nVidia 8300 w/ video and audio support via HDMI mATX to fit an Antec NSK2480 case I...
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    AMD 4050e vs. AMD 5050e CPU

    Are H264 files basically BD rips/ISOs? I was looking for quiet, cool, and energy "efficient" CPU.
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    AMD 4050e vs. AMD 5050e CPU

    Thanks! I will be using in a HTPC/File Server. I have another computer for gaming.
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    AMD 4050e vs. AMD 5050e CPU

    While looking at prices for a AMD 4050e CPU, I noticed that there's a 5050e. Of course the 5050e cost more, but are there enough advantaged and increased performance that would warrant the costs? I'm assuming the 5050e has more OC potential, but I don't really plan on OCing. In addition, I...
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    Help me w/ my Antec NSK2480 HTPC Build

    Thanks! I'll have to take a look at both. I've always leaned towards ASUS and Gigabyte.
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    Help me w/ my Antec NSK2480 HTPC Build

    Thanks! Can you guys recommend some Nvidia 8200/8300 mATX mobos less than $130? I was able to find these: ASUS M3N78-VM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
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    Help me w/ my Antec NSK2480 HTPC Build

    I am planning to build a computer to serve as a HTPC, BitTorrent, and maybe even a file media server that will be used in my bedroom. I would love for the rig to be cool, quiet, and energy efficient. Here's a list of what I have so far: Antec NSK2480 mATX Case w/ 380 EarthWatts PSU 4GB...
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    "Upgrading" my Old Rig...Opinions?

    Any opinions on MSI K9NBPM2-FID? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130065&Tpk=MSI%2bK9NBPM2-FID
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    "Upgrading" my Old Rig...Opinions?

    1) What's your budget and what is included in that budget (tax/shipping, keyboard, monitor, OS, etc; if you're not in the US, please specify country)? $100 to $150 for CPU and mobo 2) What will you be doing with this system besides gaming (eg: media ripping/encoding, watching hd videos, CAD...
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    "Upgrading" my Old Rig...Opinions?

    I was hoping I wouldn't need to upgrade my PSU. If I was willing to shell out more money on the mobo, do you think this would be a good option: MSI K9NBPM2-FID AM2 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
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