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Which way to go... I had some NHT speakers die on me and I am really not willing to work to get them repaired. So I am currently considering between two setups that I am looking to buy used. I currently have a 5.1 integrated amp/receiver that I am able to use. I live in a small apartment so...

I have been using laptops for my main machines the past couple of years and I have been itching to have an actual desktop machine again. Sadly, my budget this time around isn't too great. After doing a bit of looking around the only reasonable system I have been able to fit into my price range...

So currently I have a pair of NHT VS-2 speakers each with 2x 5.25" drivers and a 1" dome tweeter. I can't find much information about them anywhere, but they have been pretty decent pair speakers for me. The bass can be a little lacking, but hard to ask for much out of a 2.0 setup. Recently...

I was hoping that someone with a Dell monitor could answer this for me. 1.) Are the 4-port hubs on the monitors "powered" or do they rely on the computer to power it? In other words, can you connect devices that require a high amount of power such as external hard drives? 2.) Can you...

I was hoping that someone would be able to help me out. I have tried searching around the web, but have been coming up empty handed. I am trying to understand how much mobile web browsing is effected by processor speed and browser architecture vs connection speed. I have seen direct phone to...

I have been considering getting a new monitor setup recently. I plan to hook up my Macbook Pro and my Xbox 360. My plans include: -basic school work (internet, papers, powerpoint etc.) -movies (DVDs, Hulu, NetFlix, etc.) -console gaming and occasional PC gaming It would be nice to have...

So as the title states I am in the market to buy an Xbox 360. I first was considering a 20GB microsoft-certified refurb for $249.99 /w Shadowrun at newegg, but after I mulled it over for a day or so I decided against it due to the seemingly high failure rate of the older consoles. I dont really...

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So I am looking at building an all-in-one media server and HTPC. To explain further here are the goals I want this system to accomplish. 1. Ability to play/rip DVDs 2. Ability to play DivX, Xvid, wmv, mpg, etc.. 3. Ability to stream Video on Demand (from local HDD or DVD) to LAN 4. Shared...

Right now I have a Linksys Wireless 802.11g Router (The GL Linux version) with DD-WRT loaded on it. I am using it in a dorm room, however, I have many periodic problems with the internet that I used to not have when using wireless at home or when plugged-in. The connection just drops at times...

So after receiving no answer from Apple on this question. Do the new Macbook Pro's have perpendicular recording (PMR) hard drives, and does anyone know the band/models they use for their hard drives? Thanks!

So the motherboard on my Prescott system died the other week, and I am really unsure what to do. I don't really want to deal with the RMA process (too long & have no idea where paperwork is at) and I am not even sure if it is still under warranty. So now comes time to replace it... However, I...

I have never really kept up with mobile technology since I really never had a need to, but wow it is hard to find information. Right now I am in the market for a convertible tablet PC for school. I don't really need it this year, but I am thinking of getting one now to use on the long plane...

I currently have a 9800XT, and looking for a cheap upgrade to last me through the summer before I change over to PCIe. I've been out of the loop for awhile, and don't really want to waste money if I don't see much gain to upgrade to a new midrange card. What is the best bang for the buck out...

This is copied from the FAQ, but I want to make sure that I completely understand this. I currently have an FX-51 with registered memory, however, right now I am wanting to upgrade my video card without running into a dead end with AGP so I am looking at a PCI express solution. In order to...

Well, its Christmas time again, and I am looking to give myself a nice gift of a new LCD monitor. :D I am currently using 2 19" CRTs and it is just weighing down on my desk and they are a pain to lug around to LAN parties (got a big scratch on one from taking it to a LAN). So I have decided...

I have had this 9700 Pro for awhile, but recently it started to act up. It isnt displaying the color red at all. Any thing that is supposed to be red is black, and the whole monitor is a blueish/greenish tint. It happened once for a little while, but it cleared up after fiddling with it for a...

Ok, I currently have an MX700, but I am hating the whole recharging scheme. I am thinking of getting an MX518 "gaming" mouse. It looks, however, exactly like the MX700 with a cord. I hear lots of reviews praising the mouse though for its speed, and accuracy. Is this all just hype or will I...

Ok I just came back from spending 4 hours trying to get my friend's new 6800GT (Leadtek) to work. I put it in there.. booted it up and it came up with random characters, dots, and lines all across in the screen. It went through bootup like that and when it comes up to windows it just freezes or...

I have an old Surfboard SB3100 modem that I have been using for years. However, I am wondering if this is what is causing me internet problems, slowdowns and such. First, this modem is DOCSIS 1.0, what is the difference performance wise between 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0? My ISP, Comcast, says this about...

I am not sure if it is the monitor or videocard causing this problem, and I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem with this monitor and how to fix it. It randomly came on, and its been working flawlessly for 2 years. The monitor is a NEC/MITSUBISHI FE991SB-BK 19", and the...

Does anyone know if and when nVidia will release their nForce 4 supporting 940 or if any motherboard manufactures will make a 940 version? The nForce 4 chipset lists that it will support 940, but will any motherboard manufactures take inititive and release one with SLi anytime soon. Also...

I have a Linksys Wirless 802.11b router and PCI card in my PC. The router is downstairs, along with the cable modem. My PC is upstairs. Recently I built a new desk in a different part of the room, however it is ~20 feet away from the old place. Ever since I have moved I am recieving packetloss...

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Ok my Setup for my network is as follows: 5 Wirlessly Networked PCs (4 Desktop;1 Notebook) all attached to a Linksys Router -> Motorola Surfboad Modem -> Comcast (ISP). Now most of the time I get decent download speeds, and good pings, but after awhile it gets insanely slow, SiSandra Internet...

Could someone help me understand what a DMZ host is indepth? I have tried searching google, etc. but I can't find sufficient answers. From what I get it is a PC that has all ports open, or atleast in my case of a home network. How come though when I set myself as a DMZ Host I still must foward...

I have a problem with CS:S on certain parts it has a checkerboard effect, now it doesnt hurt game play, but it is annoying. I havn't had it happen in any other game, so I think it is source, but has anyone else had this problem and how do you fix it. Here are two spots where it happens: On...

I need some suggestions for possible upgrades/additions for the system in my sig below. I have some money, ~$200, to spend on an upgrade. I can sell parts for an upgrade, such as sell my video card for $~200 and buy a 6800 GT. My system is in the sig. The only catch to my upgrade is they have to...

What would cause a purplish glow in the CS:S video test, and also a purple/balck checkerboard on the scrollbar when I enter the game in CS:S?.

I have been using SP1 for awhile, and keep putting off upgrading to SP2 because of the problems it was giving earlier. Does it still have major flaws in the OS, or should I finally upgrade to SP2?

I am using a wirless network since computers are all over the house, and laptops. I have an older PC that I am planning on running as a server using Red Hat Linux. I have Red Hat installed and the system up ,but need help configuring the network. How can I connect two PCS (one windows XP, one...

I put together a computer recently and the floppy drive doesnt seem to be working right. It shows in BIOS, but I set it to boot first and I inserted a disk and it wont try to boot from the floppy. I get into windows and it sees it but it comes up with a "Insert Disk into Drive" error. I checked...

My computer is in my sig, however I am looking to put better airflow going through my LianLi after I saw my CPU temp drop 5-7C and GPU drop 3C after I just removed my sidepanel. What would be the cheapest, quietest, and more effective way to improve airflow in my case so I can keep my sidepanel...

In my BIOS my Vcore is set to 1.625V for my CPU. ASUS probe says my motherboard undervolts and its at 1.582V while CPUz say its overvolts to 1.632V. My gut says to trust CPUz, but is there anyway to find out which one is giving a proper reading?

I am not sure if these temps seem right or not.. My idle temp is ~38-41C and my load temp is ~49-50C with the XP-90 (changed from ~48C idle ~58C load at 2.4). So far I am pretty happy with the improvement, but does this seem right, or should I expect more? The ambient temp in the room is 74F. I...

I am using dual monitors right now, however I have seen some people use dual monitors where the start bar and background uses two monitors through a program. Can someone tell me a program good at enhancing dual monitor support?

The 3 volt rail on my PS keeps droping down to ~ 2.8V... how can i stop this from happening? Before I have never seen it get below 3.2V and all the other rails are right on. What could be the problem?

I booted up my computer, opened Winamp. I got a drive corruption error, so I uninstalled the old drivers, and installed new ones from creative.com. The sound worked again however it plays very soft, I checked all the volumes and they are all the way up. I can hear it when I turn my speakers up...

I just hooked up a computer, tested it out, not totally done yet, the case was giving me trouble. But with only CDrom and floppy left to put in, i decided to make sure everything else worked. System booted, I went into BIOS, first thing I went to was the temps since it was a prescott I had to...

I have used air cooling on PCs all my life, and I am debating taking the plunge into the world of watercooling, or even phase change. I dont have a need for anything to be silent, its a bonus, but not a requirement. I am curious, do you guys think the temps justify the $200+? I need to get this...