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Programming Laptop: Macbook or Ultrabook?

I'm a contract software developer with a focus on .NET development in Windows using Visual Studio. I need a laptop that will crush gigantic website projects in Visual Studio while running addons like ReSharper that can slow things down. This laptop will be also used for gaming and will need to...
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- Jul 1, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Upgraded computer moving more sluggish

My laptop has recently been upgraded to Windows 64 bit, 8 gigabytes of RAM, and a new SSD. You'd think all of these upgrades would improve my computer's response speed, but the opposite is true. I experience very slow response times in Visual Studio, Internet Explorer, and in Windows in...
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- Apr 25, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Convert H264 to DVD format on PC

Hi there, I've been doing some research on how to convert this documentary that I own on my PC from H264 to a size and format that DVD players are able to recognize. I think this would most likely be MPEG-4 format, but I'm not certain. I've got a Windows PC. I've found a few...
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- Feb 8, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Audio Components
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Please help tweak build for Parent's Computer

I'm a little confused by the line "most nongamers don't like refrigerators humming in their offices). Do you think the machine will be loud? I was under the impression that it would be quite quiet. I will look into a smaller case, that's a good idea. Although this computer will reside...
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- Post #9
- Mar 4, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please help tweak build for Parent's Computer

Awesome. I'm sold, thanks for the tip! I want this computer to be available to play games for the next few years. Every once in a while I'll come home and have the need for a LAN machine, so I'm totally comfortable throwing an extra $100 into the machine to make it last a little longer. I...
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- Post #6
- Mar 4, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please help tweak build for Parent's Computer

Noted. Is the 5770 just a small step up?
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- Post #3
- Mar 4, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please help tweak build for Parent's Computer

Im building a new computer for my parents. Its going to be used for standard parent work, like browsing the web, writing emails, looking at pictures, etc. Im also going to set it up to play games so that me and my father can play strategy games along the lines of Company of Heroes together...
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- Mar 4, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus M4A785-M SPDIF Sound Output creates terrible screeching noises

I have recently connected my M4A785-M motherboards SPDIF optical audio output port to my home theater receiver. When playing movies in any audio format, I will randomly hear a very painful and violent screeching/popping noise that comes out of my speakers at a very high tone and frequency...
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- Aug 3, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Road trip advice: Denver CO to Vancouver

Hello Everyone, My Wife, our dog and I are planning on taking a road trip from Denver CO to Vancouver and the end of this month. The trip will be roughly 1 week, Saturday to Saturday. We would like to recruit some advice on things to do and things not to miss. Here is a rough map of what...
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- May 10, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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new HTPC build, WHS box and router

This is the only tv tuner I'd consider. I believe it is digital only, however: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-005-_-Product
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- Post #7
- Mar 18, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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My new HTPC build...

I think SSD on an HTPC is tremendous overkill. Go with a $60 750gig WD drive that I saw today on amazon, that should be more than enough if you have WHS setup. I highly recommend getting a gigabit chord going there. You don't want to have guests over to check out your new movies and have them...
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- Post #6
- Apr 14, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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My new HTPC build...

Looks good. Not sure what you need a wireless NIC for, the motherboard has a gigabit ethernet port which you will want for any kind of streaming HD. Of course you'll need wireless if you will not have the computer wired to your home network, but I would recommend it. I don't see a tuner card...
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- Post #2
- Apr 14, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer rebooting repeatedly, need suggestions

I've got a new 480 watt power supply in there, but maybe you're right, I'll try throwing in a 430 watt I've got laying around. I'm not sure if that's enough power though for my ATI 4850 + phenom 2 + 3 hard drives. Thanks for the tip! I'll try throwing in a simple vid card and removing some...
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- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer rebooting repeatedly, need suggestions

I recently built a new computer with the following components: GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 Phenom II 720 BE XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler OCZ Memory Last night when I turned on my computer it began to reboot several times (for approximately 10 minutes) before it...
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- Apr 2, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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HTPC Build - kindly requesting input!

I think you guys are right; I think that AMD might be the best route. I'm really not interested in getting a crazy fast machine. I just want to be able to run those 1080p videos, and from my understanding AMD X2's can do that just fine. I'm going to start looking for a 780g and processor combo...
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- Post #4
- Sep 8, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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HTPC Build - kindly requesting input!

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase the final components as soon as possible, but first I wanted to kindly request any recommendations or suggestions on my potential setup. Here are my requirements for this machine (in priority order): 1080p flawless playback, whether it's bluray or .mkv...
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- Sep 8, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Biking to work - how to carry clothes?

I'm interested in getting in exercise, helping the environment, and saving gas money. Sounds like worth the trouble to get a routine set to me. I work in software development, yes; I'm a .NET web developer working as a consultant. I'm not a client right now, and that's why they have me at...
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- Post #19
- Sep 8, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Biking to work - how to carry clothes?

Good thinking on getting the extra laptop power supply/mouse. If you can believe this, I don't have a cubicle where I work. I just have an open desk in the middle of the office. It would be funny if it weren't so sad, and it wouldn't be so bad if the job weren't awful. I do have access to...
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- Post #6
- Sep 7, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Biking to work - how to carry clothes?

Hello all, I want to start biking to work, however I need to wear business casual, and I sweat a lot, and I need to carry a laptop, so there are a lot of challenges I'm trying to overcome. I'm hoping there are some people here at anandtech that have already faced those same challenges and...
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- Sep 7, 2008
- Replies: 18
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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OEM Athlon X2 BE-2400 45w Dual Core

I really want to get this processor for an HTPC, but I need a processor that can decode video formats that my motherboard doesn't: .MKV, x.264, etc, as well as upscale DVDs. Any reviews to indicate whether this processor has that power? I'm having trouble finding info. Thanks
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- Post #64
- Sep 1, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ATI 4850 HD Media Playback

Thanks so much for the help. I'll get back to this thread once I've investigated the links posted. Thanks again.
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- Post #4
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ATI 4850 HD Media Playback

I know this is the hardware forum, but hopefully it's ok to post here: I've got an Asus 4850 card and I want to play several different HD media formats on it, specifically h.264, x.264, .mkv, blu-ray, etc. I've just noticed that when using VLC my hardware decoding isn't being taken...
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- Aug 23, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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MSI K8N Neo4 nForce4 Ultra Socket 939

Been using VLC, but I don't think it receives the hardware encoding effects. DO you have to use a specific software in order to enable hardware decoding?
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- Post #1,006
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MSI K8N Neo4 nForce4 Ultra Socket 939

I've recently installed an Asus 4850 ATI video card that has an on-board Realtek HD audio device for audio over HDMI. After installing this device, I can no longer receive analog audio (which I need) out of this motherboard. I've tried selected the default audio device to be the Realtek that...
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- Post #1,004
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Computer part storage

Thx for all of the tips so far. I've got the chords going in the ziplock bags which is working nicely, but I don't really want to fill up the floor of my closet with boxes. Hmmm.....
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- Post #7
- Aug 2, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Computer part storage

I'm a regular computer nerd and I'm also an IT consultant, and over the past few years I've developed quite a collection of excess hardware. I've got old motherboards, ram, video cards, all kinds of audio/visual chords, and miscellaneous Ethernet chords. I'm wondering what the people on AT...
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- Aug 2, 2008
- Replies: 21
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Problems at the job

Thanks for the tips Caecus Veritas. Refreshing to see a cool-headed approach, it's difficult to remember when things are so heated. What do you think about my document idea? Throwing myself to the wolves? The idea was to provide some sort of paper trail for myself to prove that I saw the...
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- Post #4
- Jul 29, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Problems at the job

Hello all, I've just started a new job in a new city, and I'm already running into new problems and challenges that I've never faced before. I'm working as an IT consultant developing web applications in Microsoft .NET. I've joined a company that appeared to present the best opportunity in...
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- Jul 29, 2008
- Replies: 8
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Quick Question: PCI express compatability?

That's exactly what I'm thinking: transfer the card to my new system when I build it. I'm running Athlon XP 3800, but a graphics card update should get me through all my gaming requirements until the new intel architecture comes out. Thanks for the help. I'll be picking up the 4850 from...
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- Post #4
- Jul 29, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Quick Question: PCI express compatability?

I've got an old socket 939 board, and I want to upgrade the video card. My board supports v1.0a PCI express. Does that mean I am in-elligble for anything above 1.0a, or are 2.0 cards backwards compatable? TIA!
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- Jul 29, 2008
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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HTPC +Gaming +Storage +Bittorrent

What OS are you running on your server? Are your HTPC's seperate, and what are they running for an OS? Thanks for your reply.
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- Post #3
- Jul 2, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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HTPC +Gaming +Storage +Bittorrent

I'd like to have an HTPC and a File Server/NAS setup, but I don't see the purpose in running two machines at once in the effort to conserve energy and build costs. I'd like an HTPC box that can support plenty of storage, RAID not necessary. I also want to be able to play games occasionally on...
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- Jul 2, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

Microsoft .NET Web Application Developer with 2+ years experience and Secret Clearance looking for a job in the Denver area. Please contact me via private message. Thank you, Adam
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- Post #190
- Jun 3, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Wii remote nightmare

I hadn't done the "red button" thing to begin with, so that's my fault. I just tried it, it blinked blue, but then the second controller would still not automatically recognize after pressing a button, or the power button. Is there an additional step? Just hold the red button in the battery...
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- Post #6
- May 29, 2008
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Wii remote nightmare

Ok, ill give it a shot, thank you.
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- Post #4
- May 29, 2008
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Wii remote nightmare

I got my parents a Wii, and they enjoy playing pac man and tennis, and some other old console games. The problem is it is too difficult to add a second player. In Pac-man, for example, they know how to load up with the main controller. But in order to add a second player, I now have to try...
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- May 29, 2008
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Moving to Denver

Some reasoning might help us make a better decision.
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- Post #43
- May 29, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Moving to Denver

Thanks everyone for the posts thus far. My girlfriend and I are learning from them and preparing for our trip to Denver next week for an apartment (and job). Thanks again.
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- Post #41
- May 29, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Moving to Denver

Im afraid i have to move for Denver University. Sorry to disappoint.
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- Post #33
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Moving to Denver

I'm looking for web development work. I've got 2 years out of undergrad working with .NET technologies as a consultant, with some microsoft certifications and a security clearance (that would be great to take advantage of if possible). I also do freelance development / consulting / IT support...
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- Post #31
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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