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WDTV Live Streaming box = Holy Grail (LAN Playback + Web Services)

Hey man, I got the shares to work but it wasn't intuitive if you ask me. I followed instructions to a T and still had to modify some things. Can you tell me if you followed the instructions from WD so far regarding the network shares? I think I should be able to help you out. I had to...
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- Post #101
- Jan 20, 2012
- Forum: Audio Components
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802.11g question (WRT54G dd-wrt)

ok thanks guys.. makes sense that it might be interference from other signals around the condo. I'll take your advice and do a scan to make sure I'm using the least used channel
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- Post #6
- Jan 11, 2012
- Forum: Networking
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802.11g question (WRT54G dd-wrt)

hi go_gordon, Thanks for the response. I am running my Wireless on Channel 11. I live in a condo so there are a lot of wireless networks in the area.. good point.
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- Post #3
- Jan 11, 2012
- Forum: Networking
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802.11g question (WRT54G dd-wrt)

Hey guys, Wondering if you can help me out. I have a flashed Linksys WRT54G v3.1 router. I am running Brainslayers v24 dd-wrt firmware. I have a Comcast cable HSI. On my wired desktop I am getting 24-27Mbps. On Wireless I am getting about 8-10Mbps. Tests were done using speedtest.net...
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- Jan 11, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Recommend a HD Movie Streaming Device

I got the latest WD TV Live streaming and it does a good job of playing just about any format. My brother has the boxee box and I got to say I like the remote and interface a lot better than my WD TV. It also costs about twice as much.
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- Post #7
- Jan 11, 2012
- Forum: Networking
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Help with PC build for my parents :)

I certainly appreciate all the replies on this thread.. I think most people have raised valid points and I can see the arguments both custom built pc's vs ones like Dell. I guess everyone has different scenarios as well where one may be more suitable over the other. I used to love building...
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- Post #63
- May 13, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help with PC build for my parents :)

hey zap, yes the OS is windows 7. thanks for doing the research and offering those alternatives. price def sounds reasonable.
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- Post #23
- May 10, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help with PC build for my parents :)

thanks for the options and discussions guys! i appreciate all the input. Looks like the dell outlet option is tough to beat.. currently looking at the Inspiron 580 for $460 (will be bonus if i'm able to knock off more with a federal discount). Inspiron 580 Processor: Intel Core i3 550...
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- Post #15
- May 10, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help with PC build for my parents :)

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. A: Internet browsing, Email, Word processing, Light Multimedia - videos, music, video conferencing. No gaming! 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% A...
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- Thread
- May 9, 2011
- Replies: 62
- Forum: Computer Building
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Age old debate AMD vs Intel

i dont understand why a 200 dollar board is bad either.. i got the ud3r and it has been rock solid.. i got a combo deal for 6 gig ddr3 and the ud3r for $230. i would say don't spend more unless you really need to
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- Post #80
- Apr 7, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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i7 OC tips and advice

but with the dividers these days isn't that a mute point?
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- Post #15
- Mar 24, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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i7 OC tips and advice

hey guys, im wondering why everyone is recommending ddr3 1600 mhz? from what i read, for the vast majority of real world apps, the performance difference is extremely minute, especially for the core i7 architecture. devione, i guess if you dont have a budget might as well get the best...
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- Post #13
- Mar 24, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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computer powers up wont stay on.. help?

thanks guys, it was the PSU. weird, in the past my bad psu's wouldn't event turn on... I guess this one was getting there and just had enough juice to initially boot up. again thanks for the help!
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- Post #5
- Jul 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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computer powers up wont stay on.. help?

here are the specs: CASE ANTEC| MINI TOWER LAN BOY RET MB NFORCE2 A7N8X-X ASUS R CPU AMD|2500/333 ATHLON XP BARTON R DDRAM512MB|64X64 DDR333VS -2700COR% corsair value ram HD 80GB|WD 7200RPM 8MB WD800JB% computer had been running strong for 2 years and now, when it boots up, it...
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- Jul 10, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to build a new rig, any advice?

yep i agree! for something that nice.. u need to house it nicely ;) good cases go a long ways.. i got my lian li bout 3 yrs ago and its been one of the best investments
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- Post #8
- Dec 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to build a new rig, any advice?

Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail $84.99 i think that is his psu
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- Post #3
- Dec 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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msi neo2 platinum locking up (stuck on bios screen)

man i forgot to update you guys on this... the cause was my ipod being connected to usb port on bootup!! anyone else have this problem?
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- Post #7
- Dec 20, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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msi neo2 platinum locking up (stuck on bios screen)

thanks for the help! i'll go buy one and update you guys.. btw it gets stuck on the screen where i have the option to press f1 to post or press del to go to bios. just an fyi
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- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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msi neo2 platinum locking up (stuck on bios screen)

well, after clearing cmos, it can reboot.. after that when i reboot again it will get stuck on the bios screen again. so if the cmos battery is dead its pretty much a dead motherboard?
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- Post #4
- Dec 14, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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help computer not booting (msi neo2 platinum)

well i just got home today and turned on my pc... and it gets stuck on the bios screen. specs are below. i go reset the bios on the msi neo2 platinum and it boots up and if i continue without changing bios settings it will boot into windows xp. (at this point the system is in safe mode i...
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- Thread
- Dec 14, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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msi neo2 platinum locking up (stuck on bios screen)

well i just got home today and turned on my pc... and it gets stuck on the bios screen. specs are below. i go reset the bios on the msi neo2 platinum and it boots up and if i continue without changing bios settings it will boot into windows xp. (at this point the system is in safe mode i...
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- Dec 14, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

thanks for the recommendation guys... i think i'll up the budget a lil and get the antec case/psu!
- LyNX31
- Post #58
- Dec 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help computer not booting (msi neo2 platinum)

well i just got home today and turned on my pc... and it gets stuck on the bios screen. specs are below. i go reset the bios on the msi neo2 platinum and it boots up and if i continue without changing bios settings it will boot into windows xp. (at this point the system is in safe mode i...
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- Dec 13, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

woops thanks for noticing i had two hard drive on there hehe.. i edited it
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- Post #55
- Dec 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

wow this thread got long lol! ok guys how does this look? thanks for all the recommendations.. will this powersupply that comes with the case plug into the MB fine? Rosewill Value R103A Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX12V 350W with P4 support, 20-pin Main connector Power Supply -...
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- Post #53
- Dec 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

reasons???
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- Post #29
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

i think i've found my budget case: rosewill value case
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- Post #25
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

:thumbsdown: budget pc man! im liking the biostar right now... i dont know which case to get yet though..
- LyNX31
- Post #16
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

:) hmmm would this case work? antec solution slk 1650B
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- Post #12
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

hey bupkus, thanks for these recommendations... they look good, im just concerned about the power supply thats included in the inwin? is it reliable enough?
- LyNX31
- Post #9
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

" Is building your own an option? " oops yes, building my own is preferred hehe :) Thanks a bunch for the recommendations guys.. i have to look them over still!
- LyNX31
- Post #7
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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help with really low budget pc $300-$400

Hi, i was wondering if anyone can offer me recomendations on a low budget pc. computer will be used for mainly internet surfing and basic applications like ms office. little to no gaming on this pc. I basically need all components (case, cpu, mb, video, power supply, hd) except monitor and...
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- Thread
- Dec 8, 2005
- Replies: 63
- Forum: Computer Building
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cant see administrative tools in windows 2000

something weird happened to my server. I dont monitor the server very often (I am a backup) but the Administrative tools icons are gone. I can open the folder in C:\WINNT\Profiles\namehere\Desktop\Administrative Tools but I dont see anything... Is there a way I can repair the icons to get...
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- Thread
- Oct 25, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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printer recommendation - best bang for buck?

whats the best bang for the buck printer int the 50 -120 dollar range? any hot deals goin on? i was looking not just a good price for the printer, but a good price for toner as well. even if it means 3rd party refillers (i.e. toner or refills from ebay). i don't print too much but i print...
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- Oct 11, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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dell inspiron 9300 help upgrading ram (laptop)

oh thanks for this recommendation! seems like alot of ppl went this route from the comments and reviews :)
- LyNX31
- Post #6
- Aug 11, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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dell inspiron 9300 help upgrading ram (laptop)

thanks for the help and links guys.. ive done bios flashes before through winflash so that should be no problem. has anyone used these crucial modules? any other recommendations? if she has one 256 stick in there now can i add another 512 stick to make 768? or do the sticks have to be equal...
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- Post #5
- Aug 11, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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dell inspiron 9300 help upgrading ram (laptop)

im more of a desktop guy myself, but my friend got in on the dell inspiron 9300 deals. i was about to cry for her when i saw that it only had 256 mb of ram in it! talk about a bottleneck! anyway, i was wondering how difficult it is to upgrade the ram in these suckers. if she wanted to keep...
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- Thread
- Aug 11, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Laptops
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Brick wall in oc/ stability

mirano how do i go about finding my amps on the 12v rail? ur lucky u even got that far! i couldnt get passed 2.45
- LyNX31
- Post #9
- Jul 6, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My first computer build-- help!

i would go with the chaintech like the other guys were saying.. u'll get the ultra chipset too.. there were some issues with overclocking with the msi board read this thread it might help you http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1604769&enterthread=y the chaintech...
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- Post #17
- Jul 6, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which one to build??

i say just get the chaintech vnf4 ultra and 1gig corsair value ram.. u get both of those for about 160 bux :) and u can mildly overclock! can't beat that for the price
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- Post #19
- Jul 6, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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