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    Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe + Windows 7 RC1 64-Bit?

    Hi guys, I come here for help because the problems with my HDAV1.3 Deluxe is driving me crazy. I don't want to create an account with AVS for now, since I'm sure we have experienced people here too. A few weeks ago I installed the HDAV1.3 Deluxe back in my rig, HDMI only this time, and...
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    Modem+Router combo for AT&T, around ~$100? (Before Saturday)

    Hi guys, second post in this sub-forum ever. So yeah, I don't have much experience in Networking.:p I'm moving to a new home on saturday, and we're creating a new account with AT&T, since my grandparents will keep the current account. We ordered the 6Mb(down)/512Kb(up) plan for $47.95 without a...
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    Any free Pro-Logic IIx software? X-Fi won't upmix 5.1

    Hi guys, here I am again with a new problem. A few days ago I received my speakers from tSc, 7.1 setup, and got them connected to a Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver by analog. My sound card is a X-Fi XtremeMusic. Problem is that CMSS-3D on my X-Fi is not upmixing 5.1 movies to 7.1, only Stereo to 7.1...
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    Need advise cooling A/V Receiver.

    Hi guys. Well, I recently got an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver, and love it. The problem is that it runs extremely hot. The manufacturer says this is normal, but I'm not ok when my room suddenly turns into an oven, which makes me uncomfortable. Yeah, is that hot. So I want to cool it, for as cheap as...
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    Backing up Adobe Premiere CS3 Projects

    Hi guys. I've been recently doing a couple of reviews for a few products, and I'm trying to find a way to efficiently store my work. I find it difficult to store the Uncompressed video because it takes too much space, and because MediaCoder is also not compatible with it. What I want is a...
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    Sound Card + Receiver. Digital or Analog?

    Hi guys, first of all thanks for the always great advice and help I get. You guys have saved me from making horrible mistakes in the past. Now, I have a new question. I plan to eventually upgrade my sound card and get a Receiver too. The Denon AVR-1909 and Onkyo TX-SR606 are the candidates...
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    Headphone + Speaker simultaneously, possible?

    Hi there guys. Well, I'm about to change my X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card. About a month ago, my sound card started to give me weird sounds in games. I reinstalled the drivers, and now is even worst. Games sound completely distorted, only works OK in regular Windows. About a week ago the problem...
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    HD 7.1 sound from PC, for around ~$700 or less?

    Hi guys, here I am, trying to get some [H] knowledge. I currently use a X-Fi ExtremeMusic connected to some 5.1 Z-5500 speaks by analog. This combo has served me well, but I feel like it's time to upgrade. I want to ultimately get a 7.1 system, but 5.1 will we fine until more 7.1 content is...
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    Did my video-card quit on me? (pics inside)

    Hi guys, nice to be around the forums. Well, some of you might of seen a problem I had a few months back (link here), and now I'm experiencing something somewhat similar. This started a week ago, when I was playing World of Warcraft, and all of a sudden the screen started turning pink and...
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    I think my 8800GTS Died. =( Advise me in a replacement, or fix.

    Hi, how are you guys? Well, I moved to a new home about a week ago, and during the process my 8800gts (640mb) died, or so it seems. I just won't show any video after the Windows XP loading bar. I can see the BIOS, I can see in Safe Mode, but it just won't work in regular mode. I tested almost...
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    Help me get a 16gb flash drive.

    Hi guys. It's been a long time since I've come here to the forums. Well, I'm trying to find a flash drive that is 16gb, affordable ($100 max), good looking, and FAST! I've used the Patriot Xporter XT 4gb (200x version) in the past, and I would like something with similar speed to that, if not...
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    My keyboards are acting up!

    Hi. Well, there is something seriously wrong here. First of all, I purchased a keyboard. It was all good until I decided to press letter "Z". It didn't worked at all even tho' it didn't felt broken or anything. I was like: Are you kidding me? I then decided to put the keyboard away, and keep...
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    Best credit card for a geek?

    Well, I was wondering what would be a good credit card to have if I buy a lot of hardware and software for my computer. Well, not that much, but I do buy stuff at least once a month. Is there something that gives me benefits towards some computers stores? I mean, I know there are some that give...
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    Webcam for streaming online? $100 max

    Ok, I recently got myself hooked to the whole Ustream.tv, and Justin.tv deal, and would like to try it for myself as well. I also needed a webcam since I don't have one, and there is also those occasions where family from another country wants to see me and they just can't. I was recently...
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    8800GTX + Lian Li PC-7 Plus II, Owners show pics plz

    Well, I'm about to get a 8800gtx soon. I've search for the measurements, and compare it in my case. Seems like the GTX might not fit for just a little bit. I have a XFX 6800GS now, and I barely have 2 fingers from the video card to the hard-drive cage. So yeah, I can assume that the GTX will be...
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    Cursor blinks weird with animations?

    Well, this has been a problem that I've had with every pc. But I'm not sure if there's a way to fix it. The deal is that the cursor blinks weird when another animation is been displayed. That includes GIF animations and FLASH animations as well. For example, when I type replys here at [H], I...
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    Logitech Z-5500 vs Samsung HT-Q70?

    Hi, well I was just wondering how does this 2 sets compare: Logitech Z-5500 vs Samsung HT-Q70. One of them is regular computer speakers, while the other is a HTIB. I currently have the Samsung one connected in the living room. I was just gonna replace my current computer speakers for the...
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    QuickTime Alternative giving me different performance in different players?

    Well, I been playing those movie trailers from the Apple website. The videos look awesome. I've always play the 720p and they run fine. But when I tried to play 1080p videos, it lags. That's when someone on the forum told me to try QuickTime alternative. So I went unistalled QuickTime, and...
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    Asus P5B vs Gigabyte DS3 vs Other ($130 budget - Ordering Today/Tomorrow)

    Ok, I'm in the process of build this PC: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1192942 I've picked everything up, but the thing I'm still not sure about is the motherboard. I want a mobo for $130 +/-. I want something at this price since I'm in a budget.This are some of the things I...
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    Help a n00b build a powerful $3,000 rig. (1st build ever)

    Ok guys, I joined [H] almost 2 months ago for the original purpose of getting enough information to build a PC. I've been gathering knowledge by asking the most stupid questions, but now I feel confident enough to pull the trigger on this $3,000+ baby. I'll be moving to a new house and...
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    Ventrilo/TeamSpeak server or CHAT for [H]?

    I was just thinking the other day, how would the idea of having a Ventrilo, or TeamSpeak server for the [H] community. It would be be cool, since we could talk in real time, and solve issues. You know, be our own tech support staff, or just maybe for the idea of getting friends that have the...
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    8800GTS (640mb) + Corsair 520HX OR 8800GTX

    Ok, I'm still deciding on what components to pick for my new rig. Right now I have come down to this Corsair 520HX PSU and a EVGA 8800GTS (640mb). Would this be enough for gaming on this Westinghouse 37" 1080p Monitor/Hdtv at max settings? Should I upgrade to a 8800GTX, or a little overclock...
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    Fan+Light Controller combination?

    This is actually attempt #2 in trying to make this happen. I want to control fans and light with a drive bay controller. My original idea consisted of using a Sunbeam Lightbus to control the lights, but that doesn't exist anymore. I looked and looked online for days, with no luck, so I gave up...
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    Hardware vs Software (control volume)?

    Well, I was just wondering. Which of the 2 would give me better sound quality out of the 2: Raise the volume with software within the PC, or by raising the volume by the speakers itself? I at the moment control my volume within the Pc since is easier, but I was just wondering.
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    PowerDVD & Nero Alternative?

    Ok. A few days ago, I installed the latest version of Nero and PowerDVD, since I was using the old versions that came with my PC. So yeah, that was +2 years old software. I mean, they worked, but I wanted to upgrade so I could get a few extra features. I then decided to upgrade to the latest...
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    WindowsBlind Replacement?

    Hi [H]. Well, I'm here because I'm looking for a program to replace WindowsBlind 4. I've been using it for a few months but I hate how it takes a lot of system resources. Also, they implemented the transparency thing in version 5, which I don't have, but I can like w/o it. Even though most skins...
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    CPU and GPU cooler? ($100 budget)

    Ok guys, I've been asking around in every sub-forum about the best individual peace I can get for my budget rig. And now it's time to pay some attention to cooling. I would like to spend NO MORE than $100 dollars +/- in a CPU and GPU cooler. This is going to be placed in a Lian Li Pc-7 Plus...
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    Help me choose between these PSU. plz

    Hi, My reason for been here is that I don't have enough knowledge about PSU's. I would like you to help me choose between these 4 ones since they are the ones I have come across so far: 1) Antec Phantom 500 2) CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 3) COOLER MASTER RS-550 4) ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT I would...
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    Where do I place the Westinghouse 37"???

    Hi. Well, I'm here because I've been after the Westinghouse 37" that you all are familiar with for a long, long time. I have seen all the pages in the sticky about all the happy people that already enjoy it greatness. I'm about to buy one for myself in about 1 month more or less. But now the...
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    Logitech z-5500 + X-Fi XtremeGamer + Westinghouse 37"....a few questions

    Ok, I currently don't own any of these, but I'm planning on getting them. For now I just use this Cyber Acoustic speakers plugged to a X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card, and use a Vx922 as monitor. To me, sound is pretty decent to listen to music, watch some movies, and play games. Could be better...
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    No More Foxconn 8800GTS 640mb in NewEgg???

    Today, when I was checking at my wishlist in newegg, I noticed that the foxconn 8800gts 640mb was not there. I double check, and yea, they don't have it anymore. :( I mean...WHY? I was about to buy it in about a month. *tears* Well, since newegg seems like one of the only places with good...
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    Newegg.com Preferred Account?

    Ok, I'm soon about to build myself a rig. So, I've buy most of the stuff from newegg, since is a trusted site, and I've been buying from them for a while now. So, do any of you have a "Newegg.com Preferred Account"? I mean, I'm not interested in the 1.1% saving since...well...that is...
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    Questions about lights, and sound reactive lights.

    Hi [H]'s, I'm a noob into case modding, and this is going to be my first one. Actually is not really a mod, but something which I want to get done. As far as I understand, sound reactive lights turn on/off whether there is music on or not, and they detect it through some type of microphone. Am...
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    RAIDMAX Sagitta vs Smilodon vs NZTX Apollo vs APEVIA X-Cruiser

    Wazza [H] cummunity, I'm planning to build my first pc soon (expect a thread soon about it), so I'll definitely need a case for it. So far I have 4 cases which I liked. Well, this are the cases: RAIDMAX Sagitta (product) http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811156180 (text...
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