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    Smaller than the Wiretap HDHTPC Build?

    Can we go any smaller at this point? HDHTPC (Jetway JNC62K nVidia 8200 HDMI, AMD 4850e, 2GB RAM, Apex MI-100, Blu-ray) Zotac Core i HDMI Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500056 Apex Cases...
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    Feedback: IT Business Website

    UPDATE: 1/18/2010 I took all comments into consideration. Hopefully I've made some progress. Quick Preview: ORIGINAL: I've put together a redesign for my IT consulting business. Please give feedback based on the design and layout. The site uses Wordpress and I hand coded...
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    SH1FT Setup v2.0

    I'm going to slowly update this thread with all the different rooms/setups in my house. This is my current home/theater/office/pc/server setup. Updated from http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1252288 The exhaustive details will follow after the photo gallery. Last Updated: December 1...
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    HP.com Bing 25% Cashback

    EDIT: IS NOW DEAD. Is still going on. Get in on this deal. Seems to work for most products in the Home category. I can confirm for the TouchSmart and MediaSmart server. http://twitter.com/hpdirect http://shopping.hp.com/shopping/html/popup/msnlive...
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    Dear Sprint: HTC HD2 Please

    Preface: Over the years I've been with many carriers, TMobile, Verizon, and most recently Sprint. Which I have been very happy with. Unlimited $99 month, better coverage, and what used to be first dibs at great phones. Sprint definately failed to impress with the WiMo 6.5 launch. So...
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    Just Demo'd Palo Alto Firewall

    Very quality firewall, anyone else seen/used one of these? It ties into AD, has some serious reporting functionality, and the application intentifier is unmatched. "accurately identifies the applications, irrespective of port, protocol, SSL, or evasive tactic"...
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    HP WHS w/ 8TB and SSD

    Any input on the following. I would like to stuff an SSD (as OS drive) into the HP WHS, then fill with 2TB drives for a solid 8TB of storage. The biggest concern is will the SSD fit somewhere inside the HP case, can anyone chime in? HP MediaSmart EX485 WHS...
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    HP MediaSmart WHS

    Can anyone confirm a limit to the amount of storage for the HP MediaSmart Server? I have read that no storage limit exists for WHS software, but there is a 2.25TB limit per drive bay in the HP MSS?
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    Netgear JFS524 All Lights On Solid Green

    Even after power cycle. Broken, I assume?
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    Win 7 x64 Virtual PC Run Win 7 in VM

    I am currently running Windows 7 x64 RC on my desktop. I have added the Virtual PC beta and successfully loaded the XP VM. What I would like to do is load a Windows 7 RC VM within so I can test for use on my HTPC. I have setup a base VM with 1GB of RAM. When I try to install Win 7 RC...
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    Whole Home Audio Systems

    Looking at getting easy access to music in the entire house. What are some options? I've looked into Sonos, is there a do-it-yourself alternative?
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    Jetway JNC62K 8200 HDMI Audio "Not Connected"

    I have been using this setup for quite sometime successfully. HDMI audio was a little flaky and my install was getting a bit screwy. So, I updated the BIOS to latest and did a reinstall of Windows and everything, now I have an issue. Jetway JNC62K Motherboard (nVidia 8200 chipset, DVI -...
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    Switch to Switch?

    I am wiring in my office with CAT6. I need to make a 50' cable to connect two switches. How do I make the cable ends? Crossover?
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    Article: Why Xbox Live gaming should be free for all

    http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10018941-17.html The writer seems to think that Microsoft/XBOX360 is declining or even failing. They have a successful business model now. Remember, consoles don't really make money. So, the writer wants to drop $250M in revenue (10M+ Live members...
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    XBMC w/ Aeon

    I just saw some screenshots of XBMC with the Aeon theme applied...... WOW! I am trying to install and configure now and I am struggling, does anyone have any guides/info on how to get my media in each library. [Everything is shared out from \\server\tv, \\server\music, \\server\dvd] I am...
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    Problems with Antec

    I have been running Antec power supplies for a long time, about 5 years. I trusted their reliability and performance. I usually go with a 500W modular model. In that time, I have had 3 fail. The last failed just yesterday after a power outage in our neighborhood. I run all my equipment on...
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    Life|ware Questions?

    Does anyone have Life|ware or know a little about them? I have been eyeing there stuff for a long time, but always ignored it because it was $$$. It seems that you can just buy the software though for about $600. That would be nice for some of us DIYers. Add the software to your HTPC and...
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    SH1FT Musicbox Touchscreen

    PC is built. ELO 15" Touchscreen will be here this afternoon. Intel Pentium 4 ASUS P4P800SE Motherboard 1GB DDR400 OCZ Value RAM BFG 6800GT OC Now I need some software. The machine is currently running Vista Home Premium x86. I absolutely love the UI for Sooloos, nevermind the $15K...
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    Windows Home Server Questions?

    Some of you may have seen my setup in the following threads http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1257799 (SERVER) and http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1252288 (HTPC). Please take a peek so you get the overview of what I use. (Windows Media Center, Server 2008 with JBOD 8 HDD's, 300+ DVD...
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    SH1FT Storage Server Build

    I am looking for some input on cases/enclosures for my server upgrade. Currently, I am storing about 2.5TB of DVD's/Music/Pictures (using 6 HDDs, right now). I'd like to double that quickly so I will be buying HDDs steadily. I'm using Seagate 500GB HDDs. My current box is maxed out with space...
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    Phenom Upgrade Help?

    Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe (BIOS 1302, latest) Phenom 9500 System is running albeit like "balls". Anyone see anything wrong with the settings? :confused:
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    SH1FT Setup

    HTPC Build AMD Athlon X2 4800+ 939 Processor 2GB OCZ Value RAM DDR400 EVGA NForce 4 Motherboard EVGA NVidia GeForce 7800GT PCIe Video Card EVGA 7Pin HDTV Cable http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=601-EV-1024-S1&family=820 Headphone to Mono Coaxial Cable Adapter Ahanix D.Vine 5...
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    Vista Defragmentation/Compression

    Woke up this morning with about 10-20GB extra free space since yesterday. I was about 5GB from maxed out and now I've got some space. I am curious how it happened, but glad because I just ordered another drive and now I have some space while I wait. Best guess is the Disk Defragmentation is...
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    FEAR 1.07 Vista Ultimate x64

    Not even getting to the install screens..... Two UAC popups, accept, and then nothing.....
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    Worklog: SH1FT HTPC

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    4GB != 3.25GB

    Just popped in (2) two more 1GB sticks into my machine with (2) two 1GB sticks.... Windows Vista and XP both showing that only 3.25GB are installed.... Tested all configurations 2 sticks vice versa, only 3 sticks, etc... Every other variation shows exactly what it should... Only when all (4)...
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    Windows Vista RC1 vs. RC2

    What is everyones experience with RC2 vs. RC1 builds? RC2 has been worse than RC1 for me... Unusual performance issues. It seems from reading around that normal/average hardware is working better with RC2 than gaming/performance hardware. Comment.............
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    Samsung 23" LCD HD Monitor (LN-S2341W)

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-23-LCD-HD-Monitor-LN-S2341W-/sem/rpsm/oid/146492/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do I am having an issue, noticably with XBox360 where bright red color somewhat streaks outside its border..... Any comments/suggestions? Other than that, great...
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    Blue haze on display

    It know the answer is out there already, I just can't find it...... HTPC -> S-Video Out -> Component -> Projector = blue haze :( Any suggestions......
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    Worklog: SH1FT HTPC

    First things first, parts list. Windows Media Center Edition 2005 • Asus P4P800SE Intel 865PE ATX Motherboard • Intel Pentium 4 2.8Ghz HT Processor • BFG GeForce 6800GT OC 256MB AGP8X w/ NV Silencer • 1GB OCZ Value Series 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz • Ahanix D.VINE 5 Silver Case w/ 300W PSU w/ VFD...
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    MCE05 : FX5200 or 6800GTOC

    I'm deciding which card to use in my new HTPC that will be running Media Center 2005. I have a: Chaintech FX5200 Ultra BFG 6800GT OC I found this http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/partners/dfw/videocardsreq.mspx but couldn't understand all of it. First, is the FX5200...
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    Best/Favorite HTPC Case

    any suggestions.... give us pros/cons too please....
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    P4 Spare Parts HTPC

    Recently upgraded my machine (below in sig) and have quite the spare parts that I have yet to sell. So looking to make a dedicated HTPC.... here's what I have: P4 2.8Ghz HT Socket 478 BFG 6800GT OC (AGP) 2GB PC3200OCZ Value Series (Will use from main machine as i upgrade to DDR2) 500W...
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    PS3 Will Cost $2,000

    because i said so.... no everyone shut up about the frickin price of ps3 until sony says something.... thanks. ;)
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    X360 Not Good W/O HDTV

    So you all know.... now quit asking and complaining. You pretty much wasted $300-$400 until you spend some more money to run with the big boys. ;) :D
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    M4A Instead of MP3

    Does anyone see a benefit in using mpeg4 audio files as opposed to MP3, how so? What do you use to rip cd's to m4a? What do you use to convert mp3's to m4a/mp4? Thanks for the input.....
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    Windows Vista Beta

    Who is using it, who doesn't care.
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    Folder Problem XP

    Problem is ======== When I open My Computer and try to open one of my hard drives; I end up with a new windows for search. I can view my files, but I have to manually type the directory into the address bar. I can't click on any folders without it opening up a blank search window. How I...
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    Looking for Excellent Gaming LCD

    I currently have a NEC MultiSync LCD 1765 that I run at 1280X1024@75Hz. Gaming has been good. I am however going to be switching that to my HTPC setup. I have searched the internet to find another on, no luck. A refurb will cost $500. So I am looking for another LCD setup that is going...
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