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Memory card for a Kodak EasyShare cx7430

Pretty much asny SD card you get from a reputable e-tailer will be good. Just look for the best deal you can find. B&M outfits (CompUSA, Best Buy, OfficeMax, etc.) often have good deals also, when you can find them.
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- Post #2
- Jun 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Humidity vs. Heat and system life/stability

You could use something cheap, like clothesdryer ducting, for a remote air intake.
- fell8
- Post #7
- Jun 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Quietest Hard Drive available....

In my experience, WDs asre extremely quiet. Seagate does pretty good too.
- fell8
- Post #9
- Jun 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which Motherboard?

I've narrowed my choices down to the JetWay A210GDMS-Pro or the Foxconn NF4K8MC-ERS. This computer is being purpose-built for my work at a radio station. Portability is a prime factor, so it needs to be micro-ATX. The machine will play mp3s, rip mp3s and record digital "airchecks" of my...
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- Jun 9, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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A little help making the perfect WIRELESS sff.

link link The first two cards look like they'll fit in the case if you simply remove or also modify and replace the rear bracket. As for speakers, there are "wireless" speaker systems that still need to be powered and attached to the source.
- fell8
- Post #3
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Microphone Problem

Double-click the volume control icon in the systray. Click "Options " and make sure "Advanced Controls" is checked. Click "Options" again and select "Recording" under "Adjust volume for". Scroll down and make sure "Microphone" is checked. Click the OK button. Click the "Advanced" button...
- fell8
- Post #4
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which choice seems more sensible?

Don't forget the GT will do SLI, while the non-GT (probably) won't, yielding an additional upgrade path.
- fell8
- Post #8
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is 16x is as fast as DVD can get?

Who knows, maybe someone will bring back the multi-laser technology that let Kenwood CD-ROMs read at 72x 6 years ago.
- fell8
- Post #10
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does anybody know if the stock HSF for AMD 64's are the same on all models?

No, they're not all the same. Yes, those will probably be fine, assuming the CPU they're going on to aren't too much faster (in GHz) than the ones they came off of.
- fell8
- Post #2
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Watching 1080i on a 768 res tv...

Not exactly. By starting with superior source material you can wind up with a superior finished product (I seem to recall ATI or Nvidia using an "oversampling" technique that was simply rendering the frame at a higher resolution, then scaling it down for display back when they were starting up...
- fell8
- Post #4
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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PCchips M810LR-XP v7.1A---Specs. Questions

It won't hurt anything. Besides, he can still use the card should he ever upgrade the rig. Although it would be a good idea to put that money into better mobo/CPU/RAM. Are you locked into the listed setup? If not, get a better one. If so, don't spend more than $50-75 on the vid card and...
- fell8
- Post #3
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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CRT vs. LCD

The whole LCD vs CRT debate is a little silly, it's something of an apples/oranges situation. CRT holds the price & image quality titles and will continue to do so for at least a few more years. Why? Well, there's a few reasons. 1) Practical LCD technology is maybe 30-40 years old, whereas...
- fell8
- Post #26
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Power Supplies

I'm thinking about tinkering around with some LEDs for lighting purposes. So far as power supplies that are inexpensive and readily available I have two choices: transformers and switching PSs. Prices are about the same for comparable capacity so the overriding factor is efficiency. 1) So...
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- May 18, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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HTPC Audio

I wouldn't recommend using the Hauppauge out. Instead, look for a mobo or graphics card with s-video out.
- fell8
- Post #16
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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how can i record from Line in on MY audigy 2?

Dude, record directly from the stereo to the computer. 1/8" to RCA stereo adapters are cheap and plentiful if the Audigy doesn't have RCA inputs already.
- fell8
- Post #2
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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HTPC Audio

If I'm not mistaken, Soundstorm is the only one that offers Dolby digital encoding, and only on the Nforce MPC-D (unless the MPC-S does too), for output not already encoded. I don't believe it encodes input as it only has a single stereo and mic inputs, making it useless. So far as I know...
- fell8
- Post #13
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard Drive on Fire!!

There are several possible culprits. Start by checking the house's electrical. Use a multi-meter (set to AC for house current, DC for inside the computer) to check the voltage. It should be 110v +/-10v. Test for several seconds/minutes to check for spikes. Next use one of those 3-light...
- fell8
- Post #12
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend Decent, compatible AGP Card for Asus A8V Deluxe MOBO?

Some professional video cards offer features that will speed-up video editing, but those are quite expensive. Consumer-level vid cards do virtually nothing for video editing which leaves the CPU to do all the work, making it a moot question. For games, prevailing wisdom agrees with the above...
- fell8
- Post #5
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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NoobQues on AMD 64

The 64 archetecture will run any popular PC OS. The Athlon 64 is the standard/value desktop version, the FX is the preformance/premium desktop version, and the Opteron is the server version. They are all largely identical except for the minor features mentioned above and the memory controllers...
- fell8
- Post #7
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a lot of computers lying around...

Many poorer schools could probably make good use of them.
- fell8
- Post #7
- Mar 28, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building an external SCSI CD duplicator

I'd look int an IDE solution. The drives and cables are cheaperv and easier to find and it doesn't require any accessories. The speed difference is not an issue as the the physical limitations of the media is the limiting factor. There is also a wide selection of drive array options, many of...
- fell8
- Post #2
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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What happens if Low Latency Ram SPD settings won't let you boot?

Clear the CMOS that often sets the memory to consertative settings. The mobo manual should tell you how. Yes it's a good idea to stay away from memory like that.
- fell8
- Post #2
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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CPU slightly cracked?

I've seen some pretty beat-up CPUs that still seem to work fine. It probably wouldn't hurt anything to try it. If it works, great.
- fell8
- Post #5
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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my NEC 3520...

Well, if putting the Windows disc in, following some simple instruction, and never having a problem with the installation is suck, that might be it. Otherwise, I always use top-rated parts from reputible vendors, so that's probably not it. The Windows discs I use (the only discs the machine...
- fell8
- Post #12
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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woops... please delete!

s'alright
- fell8
- Post #2
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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DDR3 System Memory ?

It would make good sense, there are several advantages: !) Obviously, by avoiding placing emphasis on playing catch-up on DDR2, which has limited advantage right now anyway, a great deal more resources can go to DDR3. 2) DDR3 should debut before DDR2 gains any real advantage on DDR1...
- fell8
- Post #9
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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PCI TV Tuners

Yes, the Leadtek is seems to be the least problematic if not the best card for the price. The XP Deluxe uses the excellent Conexant 88x chipset featuring a 10-bit converter that rivals or bests Phillips'. It also features an FM tuner, which is also good for condensing home entertainment. You...
- fell8
- Post #3
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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my NEC 3520...

Well, okay. I wonder I have to manually set the optical drives to UDMA from PIO every time I build a new computer.
- fell8
- Post #9
- Mar 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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hard drive benchmark tester

There used to be one called HDTach, try looking for that.
- fell8
- Post #2
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will the front USB connectors on an Antec P160 match the headers on my K8N Neo4 Platinum?

In all likelyhood you won't have a problem. Most MBs and cases use industry standard pinouts. I have seen cases that have separate connecters (as opposed to a harness) for their USB ports, presumably for compatibility with non-standard MBs, but I've never come across one of these MBs.
- fell8
- Post #5
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: Civic Duty

Do you feel all these duties are equally important?
- fell8
- Post #59
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Politics and News
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Poll: Civic Duty

An interesting idea, but I don't think shifting the authority to declare war from congress is the best option. According to one Israeli pilot who refuses to fly bombing missions on Palistinian civillian targets, they are not only empowered, but encouraged to refuse to follow orders they...
- fell8
- Post #56
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Politics and News
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Will it be too risky if I disconnect the FAN on my stock AMD HSF?

There's an outside chance it could work if you used the lowest-power XP mobile CPU you can get, underclock and under-volt it as far as stability allows, and slap the best HS you can find (preferably one with fins that run perpindicular, rather than paralell, to the ground, or a pin-style one) on...
- fell8
- Post #20
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's the best IDE setup for two DVD burners burning at the same time?

Ideally, any drive you write to or read from should have it's own channel. Optical IDE drives require a compatible port, which may rule out the card. You might be able to boot from the card leaving both mobo IDE channels' primaries free for the optical drives. I don't recommend using the...
- fell8
- Post #5
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: Civic Duty

Sending a message by selecting alternate candidates. Yeah, "nice guys finish last". Sad but true (at least for now).
- fell8
- Post #54
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Politics and News
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Plextor 716AL ***SLOT LOAD DVD±RW

Cool! Know where I could find one?
- fell8
- Post #5
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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dsl, plug modem into switch but only 1 computer can get internet at a time
- fell8
- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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SLI question.

Almost certainly. Check the online stores, R9xxx and GF5xxx series cards are readily available. Those are, what, 3 years old?
- fell8
- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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keeping dust to a minimum?

Make sure the total CFM blowing in is greater than the CFM blowing out. Use filters on fans that blow in.
- fell8
- Post #3
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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XP-90 Suck or Blow?

Blowing onto the CPU is always preferable, except in cases where there is 1/2" or less clearance above the fan. If in doubt, try both.
- fell8
- Post #2
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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