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Which OS?

What's the benefit of using the 64bit version of windows? I never really understood the big bonus.
- CoyKili
- Post #4
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Which OS?

Hey, I'm building an htpc, planning to use AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor I'm going to use this for games, multimedia, and a heck of alot of encoding. I won't be overclocking. I'm going to try to use Raid0 for my OS, and another big drive...
- CoyKili
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- Dec 9, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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*HTPC*

I was thinking I should probably go with a case which can take a full size ATX power supply, because the SeaSonic gets such great ratings, and in my whole life I've killed 2 HD's, a bit of Ram, and at least 6 PSU's. The Micro ATX board A8N-VM CSM seems great, is there any benefit between...
- CoyKili
- Post #15
- Dec 8, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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*HTPC*

The overture 2 sure looks a lot like a Dell workstation on its side doesn't it? Maybe it's best to have WinXP + AIW card + a second tuner. If I use WinMCE as I understand it, I'd need a 3d Vid card + 2 tuners and a separate remote. ? Which SATA hard drives are quite? I'm worried that...
- CoyKili
- Post #12
- Dec 1, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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*HTPC*

If I went with WinMCE what Video/TV cards would be best? Which remote controls work with WinMCE? Since the AIW wouldn't be compatible. Oh general question, if you wanted to display two channels at once, like split the TV: ESPN on the left and CNN on the right or something- do you need two...
- CoyKili
- Post #9
- Nov 30, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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*HTPC*

I was going to use WIN xp, I have a spare copy as one of my other computers is dying, and I figured it was easier to use the computer for encoding and gaming etc if I was running XP. Do you think WinMCE has any benefits over Winxp? I've never used WinMCE - been over seas all this time- Can...
- CoyKili
- Post #5
- Nov 29, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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*HTPC*

I'll look into the Turion, thanks for the idea. I've always gone Intel because it used to have a lower temperature and my best friend designs for them so I have to buy Intel or he'll hassle me forever. I was going with the 1800AIW for games, the better remote, and the GemStar guide. TV and...
- CoyKili
- Post #4
- Nov 29, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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*HTPC*

Hi, Please give me your advice to design my new HTPC. I plan to give this to myself for Christmas. I want it to look slick, be very quite, record TV shows, encode (to DVD and MPEG4), burn dvds, and interface to at least a 5.1 stereo. Case: Need advice. Mobo&Proc: Some SFF mobo with...
- CoyKili
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- Nov 29, 2005
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Laptops
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Last minute reality check before I whip out the credit card

Maybe you should get a wireless lan card? I just hate wires. You could network it with your other computers and use them for mass storage. I've built two shuttles so far. They're great and so small I take them all over the place like an uber powerful laptop. Just be careful not to get...
- CoyKili
- Post #16
- Nov 11, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice on Hand Held/ Pocket PC

Hi, I want to get a new hand held organizer for christmas. Other than telephone number storage and a calender, I really only need two extra features. 1. I'd like to be able to use it as a remote control for my tv, stereo, dvd. 2. I'd also like to be able to listen to mp3's through...
- CoyKili
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- Nov 10, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building

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