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Help with HDTV Tuners

I currently have DirecTV with an HD-DVR and a plain HD receiver. I would like to use my PC as an occasional DVR for the few times there are 3 things on at the same time that I'd like to watch since the set-top box can only handle 2. The things I record are usually network TV since cable programs...
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- Jan 4, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: TVs
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Ripped CPU out

Well, to my defense, I've never used a stock heatsink before with its own thermal paste. I've always used a third-party heatsink and some form of Arctic Silver (3 until 5 was released) and never, ever had the problem of the CPU fusing itself to the heatsink. I remember back in the day if you...
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- Post #12
- May 3, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Small, quiet heatsink/fan combo?

I picked up the BTF-90 and it fit perfectly. My motherboard tray just slides out with it installed. Thanks for the recommendation...
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- Post #5
- May 3, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Ripped CPU out

I feel the lesson learned here is to never use the stock heatsink or at the very least use your own thermal paste... ;)
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- Post #5
- May 3, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Ripped CPU out

This is my first build that I actually used the stock AMD heatsink. Because its a little too loud for my taste, I replaced it this morning with a ZEROtherm BTF-90 . I went to remove the heatsink and the CPU came along for the ride. <expletives removed>. I cleaned up the CPU and reinstalled it...
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- May 3, 2008
- Replies: 17
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Small, quiet heatsink/fan combo?

I'm looking to upgrade my stock AMD heatsink to something a little more quiet. I was very close to picking up a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme but then I realized it probably won't fit in my case (Coolermaster Praetorian atc-201). Any suggestions? Most of the reviews I've cruised are of these...
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- Thread
- Apr 27, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Input on an Upgrade

Thanks for the help. The parts all came today so I'll piece it together this weekend and see how everything goes. No, its being demoted. Sorry...
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- Post #6
- Oct 4, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Input on an Upgrade

Thanks for the responce. The integrated graphics was an important aspect due to the fact I don't game, at all. The ram I posted was $7 or $8 less than the Corsair so it was pretty much in line. I don't really want to over-clock, hence the reason I went with the AMD. I believe stock to stock, the...
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- Post #3
- Oct 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Input on an Upgrade

My current PC is pretty stable but its starting to show its age (at least I think it is). My current setup is: AMD 2500+ Barton (OC to 171 x 12) Abit NF7-S Corsair XMS 1GB (2x 512MB) ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Seasonic S12 380watt NEC DVD+/-RW Lite-On CDRW Hitachi 120GB SATA I really...
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- Thread
- Sep 30, 2007
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Big Drill Bit Set @ Home Depot B&M 215 pcs = $30

Pretty good deal for a homeowner looking to cover all the bases. I bought a similar set about 2 years ago during a Black Friday sale and it's come in handy at times...
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- Post #2
- Jul 8, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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cat5e or cat6?

Is Cat6 completely backwards compliant with Cat5/5e? I need to do a ~30ft run and my buddy gave me a spool of Cat6 cable that he had. Am I going to run into problems if I use this cable?
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- Post #6
- Jul 4, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Sharing the same conduit

That's what I thought, thanks for the replies...
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- Post #6
- Jun 4, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Sharing the same conduit

I've got a conduit that currently houses a single CAT5 cable. I want to run a coaxial cable in the same conduit but I'm unsure if I will get any interference or not. Any ideas?
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- Thread
- Jun 2, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Jos A Bank Raincoat Was $225, now $39

Pretty certain the size refers to your chest, not waist...
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- Post #11
- May 26, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Paypal $15 of $30 offer (Feb. 8 - March 31)

25% off a $20 purchase is not worth it? Its all about relativity. And I got my $15 yesterday... :thumbsup:
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- Post #221
- Apr 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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