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    Vista won't install... please help!

    I'm trying to install vista 32-bit on a new build and seem to be hitting a road block. Basically, the computer boots fine, loads from dvd fine, allows me to format the HD and enter the activation code fine, looks like it's installing fine, then when it goes to do the first restart, I see the...
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    MCE 2K5 oem install problem?

    no overclocking on this box, I actually RMA'd the first copy thinking the disc was somehow bad, this is the second copy doing exactly the same thing... what I really don't understand is that this isn't a new build. this is a reinstall because the previous installation went all wanky on me...
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    MCE 2K5 oem install problem?

    No onboard video or substitute video hardware available, although, I've tried a different optical drive, I've removed the tv tuners, and I removed one stick of ram. Also tried loading to an ide drive in the same box. Removing the tuners and the memory got me further than before, but when it...
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    MCE 2K5 oem install problem?

    quick update, got the same copy to install easily on another machine (specs below). Is this problem related to loading the OS on a sata drive? anybody know how to get around this without a floppy? thanks again, joe. other maching specs: mobo : abit va-20 cpu: barton 3000+ (400 fsb) mem...
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    MCE 2K5 oem install problem?

    I'm trying to do a fresh install of mce on my "cable box" machine. Just after windows setup finishes loading all of its files, and before it actually "starts windows," I get the following message : There is a syntax error in the .SIF file that Setup uses at line: 1851. Setup cannot continue...
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    volume control, audio out issues

    i did get the digital to work when playing a dvd, via valve's suggestion (thank you!), but it still switches back to surround off when any other audio track (mp3, tv, etc.) begins playing (including system sounds). I really don't want to believe that this is as good as it's going to get... this...
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    volume control, audio out issues

    am using nvidia purevideo decoder. can't seem to find where the option is to have simple passthrough, though. i'm pretty sure i'm going blind.
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    volume control, audio out issues

    the new one: asus a8n-vm csm geforce 6150 mb athlon 64 3200+ venice 1gb corsair ddr 1x 80 gb seagate sata II (o/s, programs, music) 3x 200 gb seagate ide (recorded tv) asus spdif out (using optical to receiver) 2x hauppage tv tuner mce 2005 the old one: abit nf7-s athlon 3000+ barton, 400 fsb...
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    FS: Server, Mini ITX, and other stuff (itanium's)

    dimensions and connections on the lcd?
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    Nintendo XP

    proc is a via c3 @ 1.33ghz dvd is indeed a laptop part... so is the 80gb sata hdd. THE CONTROLLER WORKS! I can't begin to tell you how strange it feels to navigate XP using an NES controller instead of a mouse... frakking cool. Also feels EXACTLY like the real thing when used as a gamepad...
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    Nintendo XP

    about the gaping hole that allows you to see the ram: currently it is covered by a piece of metal flashing that i cut to size and covered in black electrical tape, also there's an led for hdd activity in it, very temporary... the plastic piece idea is actually the end goal, but may prove harder...
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    Nintendo XP

    actually, yes... i just downloaded an nes emulator and the super mario rom last night...
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    Nintendo XP

    So this is my Nintendo XP. Looking for thoughts, suggestions, feedback in general. First pic is the front with the lid up... notice the slim, slot DVD burner! That's also a 1GB stick of corsair visible inside the case, below the dvd.. Next pic is the back... the other...
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    FS: Home theater speakers, DVD player

    I need to sell some home theater stuff to make up for a roommate that owes me over $600... So this is what I've got: Digital Audio 6 piece Surround set (includes passive sub) > asking $100 Digital Audio Tower speakers (pair) > asking $250 Samsung 5-disc DVD changer (w/ remote) >...
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