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    Sound card to go with my HTPC Setup?

    I'm currently using an Antec 430 case along with an Asus P5E-VM HDMI motherboard. I have a MSI 8500GT video card that has both DVI and HDMI. I bought the HDMI cable and no sound works at all. So, I decided to buy the Asus SPDIF Module out so that I can plug it into the headers on the...
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    MSI 8500GT with HDMI ports, Audio is not working?

    I have a MSI 8500GT card with a DVI and HDMI port. It supports 1080P and the picture on my TV looks fantastic. Only problem is that the audio doesn't work with the HDMI cable? The card has a SPDIF "In" connector and when I plug it into the SPDIF "out" connector on the mobo it still does not...
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    Vista PC Blue Screening

    I have an Asus P5e-VM HDMI motherboard along with a 150GB Western Digital Raptor (Boot) and a 1TB Western Digital Green Drive. It currently has Vista on the PC. History - I had already configured the machine the way I wanted it and I bought the 1TB HD as a data disk. Initally out of the box...
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    Cannot get XP system to get access to Vista's shared files and vice versa

    I recently built a basic HTPC vista machine, and for some reason, when I try to share the folders on Vista, the XP machine cannot get access to it. On the XP machine when I go to "network neighborhood" it sees the Vista machine. The same for Vista when I do the same thing, it can see the XP...
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    Antec Fusion 430 Owners...How to get the Volume knob to work?

    I just recently put an Asus P5E-VM HDMI along with the basic components (CPU, Memory etc). I also installed Vista onto the system. I successfully installed the LCD drivers and works just fine. I can't manage to get the volume knob to work with Vista. The "VFD" driver is installed and...
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    Looking to build a HTPC, what do you think of this setup?

    I'm thinking of picking up this motherboard for a HTPC setup. What do you guys think of this setup? I'm not looking to spend too much money. I figure that would be the bare minimum since it already comes with onboard video, onboard sound, and I have a spare 500GB hard drive. I will be...
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    Currently own the Dell 2001FP and Thinking of getting the Dell 24"?

    I currently own the 2001 FP. It's in excellent condition. I do alot of programming and not much of a gamer. Is it worth the upgrade and trying to sell my 2001fp? I need a dual monitor setup and I know that it will make my life easier when it comes to being more productive.
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    Very Strange Computer problem that I've never seen before

    I built my machine probably 3 years ago. It's been running fine with no problems. All of a sudden my Dell 2001FP goes blank but yet the machine is still running. I thought was very odd. So I shut it off manually. Power it back on it shows the Asus logo. With that being said, now I know...
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    Linksys WRT54GX and WRT54GS on same network?

    I currently have a WRT54GX as my main wireless router downstairs. I have an xbox and a replayTV upstairs, but I dont' want to hardwire my house. Is it possible to have a WRT54GS connect to the WRT54GX? I want to plug my xbox and replayTV into the ports of the WRT54GS. I hope this make sense!
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    Best way to setup VPN to access my home computer?

    I just recently moved out to another state for business and I'm having trouble trying to remotely access my computer at home. I use VNC and PcAnywhere and tried to plug in the public IP address and I'm not having any luck. Is there a VPN or any type of tools that I need to use to access my...
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    My Start Button is missing the text, "START"

    I got this problem where the start button is missing the text, "START". Would anyone know how to fix this embarassing problem?
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    Completely Wiping out a Hard drive?

    Hello everyone, I want to sell a hard drive to my friend, but before I do that, I want to be able to wipe out my hard drive clean. I know that formatting the hard drive doesn't really do the job, I heard that I need to overwrite all of the bytes with 0's. Is there a program or a method...
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    Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe and Three SATA Drives

    I currently have an Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe board and I’m running Windows XP Pro, Service Pack 2. I have 1 WD Raptor 74GIG on SATA1, and I also have a Seagate 160GB on SATA2. Both of these drives are separate and non-raid. I’m thinking of getting a Seagate 200GB SATA Drive and putting that hard...
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    Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe and Raptor Hard Drive

    I got a Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe board and I'm trying to get my mobo to recognize my Western Digital 10,000 RPM SATA Hard drive and at the same time, I went to hook up my other hard drives on IDE which are 1) Western Digital 100GIG and 2) Western Digital 160GIG. It doesn't seem to work at all... my...
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    Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe Wake On Lan?

    I know that this Wake on Lan feature is on the Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe motherboard, does anyone know how to make this work on their systems?
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    best mobo and Ram to complement the AMD 2500+ Mobile chip

    I'm looking to build a new system for my cousin, and right now I have about $600.00 to spend... I already have a hard drive and a case... so right now... I'm set on buying an AMD 2500+ chip and buying a Radeon 9800 Pro... So which is the best mobo and Ram to complement the AMD 2500+...
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    VGA Silencer Rev.2 and Artic Silver?

    Hello, I just got my VGA Silencer Rev. 2 in the mail. It came with their own thermal compound. Would it matter if I used the one I already have which is the Artic Silver 3 compound?
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    Best Quiet Fan to complement the Thermalright SP-94 Heatsink?

    I just recently got the Thermalright SP-94 heatsink, now I'm looking for a good quiet performance fan to complement my heatsink. WHich one should I get? THe 92MM Panaflow or the Vantec Stealth case fan 92mm?
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    Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe USBPW78 headers do not work!

    I'm been having problems with my USB Headers. ON the Asus board, there are two sets of USB Headers that USB peripherals can hook up to.... The USB Headers are labeled as USBPW78 and the USBPW56. I recently bought a Mitsumi internal flash card reader and I tried to plug it into USBPW78 and it...
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    Mitsumi 7 in 1 Card Reader with Floppy Drive DOESN'T WORK!

    I recently purchased this Mitsumi 7 in 1 Card Reader with Floppy Drive on coolerguys.com. http://www.coolerguys.com/840556059011.html For some odd reason the floppy drive works great but when I plug in the USB part into the USB Headers it doesn't work. I searched all over the internet and...
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    Recommended bios settings for Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe board?

    Here is what I have.... Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe Intel 2.8C Corsair TWINX1024-3200LL RAM I've been running this setup for about a month now, Just wondering if there are any recommended bios modifications that I should make for my Asus Motherboard? I wouldn't mind overclocking a little bit...
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    Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe Cannot read floppy disk?

    Hello everyone, I have just installed an Asus P4C800 E-Deluxe Mobo, everything seems to work great except for my new floppy drive. For some reason when I pop the floppy disk into my floppy drive, the floppy drive light comes on but it cannot read the disk and keeps saying "Please insert...
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    Redesigning a corporate network?

    Hi, I just started a new job and one of the biggest projects at work is to redesign our network infrastructure. I just want to get an idea of how you network administrators operate at work in terms of being organized. Right now we are running two AS/400 servers. I forget the model...
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    Panaflows the best fan to get for my CPU?

    I'm currently looking for a good fan for my CPU, and I've been hearing alot of people raving about Panflows. Are these pretty much the best cooling fans on the market? Which model should I get? I dont want anything too loud. I mean some noise is tolerable but nothing that sounds like a loud jet.
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    Fan Filter on both intake and exhaust fans?

    Is it good or bad to put a mesh fan filter on the intake and exhaust? I know that it's pretty much logical to put the fan filter on the intake, what about the exhaust fan?
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    Coolermaster Jet 7 (Fan Only) + Swiftech MCX462 Heatsink Combo???

    I currently own a Swiftech MCX462 Heatsink and was looking for a good fan to slap on there that is not too loud, but has good cooling performance. I was looking at the coolermaster jet 7 and was wondering if that was a good way to go? Can anyone tell me if this is a good combo or should I go...
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    Best AMD Board and CPU combo for your buck?

    I've been reading alot of stuff about Intel's and AMD Athlon's and AMD 64's. I'm just pretty much looking for a good performance system and I plan on spending no more than $400.00. Can someone recommend something that will last me a good while? I'm not anal or hardcore about having the most...
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    Good PC Case for Watercooling?

    Here is my situation now, I'm searching for a good case right now where down the the line I can upgrade my system and get water cooling? What would you say is a good case to start with that will allow me to install a watercooling system? I was looking at the Aspire Turbo X-Alien which stands...
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    Aspire X-Alien aluminum case?

    I've been looking at the Antec Sonata and I guess i dont really care if it's loud, but I would like something quieter than my other modded case of 10 fans. It sounded like a jet! Does this case get pretty dusty inside? Is the Aspire X-Alien aluminum case noisy?
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    Can someone recommend a case for me please?

    I am currently running a regular ATX case, with 10 fans, and I'm looking for someone that is less quiet and someone that will have good airflow and doesn't get too hot. I'm tired of having to clean it every two weeks! I want something that is like an oil change where you can do maintenance every...
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    Multiboot Windows XP and Linux Redhat

    I have two hard drives. I want to have Windows XP on one hard drive and Linux Redhat on the second. It it possible to Multiboot these two OS's with two seperate hard drives?
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    Starting a computer business

    is it really neccessary to get a business license?
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    PC is turned off but Mouse is still on!

    I have a micorosft explorer mouse and a Microsoft Office Keyboard. Both devices do not turn off when i turn off my pc. The lights on both peripherals still remains lit.. is there a way to get it to turn off with my pc? I'm not using USB by the way. I'm currently on Windows 2000, and when...
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