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What is the point of HD-DVD/Blu-Ray?

You are comparing Single layered HD-DVD to dual layered Standard DVD. Single layered Standard DVD is only ~5GB, so really there is a larger difference, but yeah I see what you are saying. On HD-DVD though, the quality would be higher as there would be less need for compression. The WMV...
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- Post #19
- Jan 19, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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What BIOS comes originally with MSI NEO4 Platinum?

This was an old problem solved by a newer BIOS. I cant remember what version fixed this, but I had this problem on one of my computers with a Neo4 mobo I had and the BIOS update fixed it as it said it would. Worth a try of course.
- Mickey21
- Post #13
- Jan 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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ethernet cable help

Yes, this pairing I put forth is the one of the correct ways to make sure you get the full speed (also known as 568B wiring - but as mentioned above as well 568A is also acceptable but in the industry is much less common wiring method). It also ensures furthest signal transfer. BTW, 568A is...
- Mickey21
- Post #22
- Jan 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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ethernet cable help

Should use something like: White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown Just letting you know... When you put the RJ45 ends on the white/orange wire (pin 1) should be the left most wire when looking from the underside of the RJ45 end (retaining clip is on...
- Mickey21
- Post #18
- Jan 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do you create an image of a CD to mount it?

Use Daemon tools or Alcohol 120%... Image creation is self explanatory... Run the image creation wizard...
- Mickey21
- Post #2
- Dec 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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So I splurged a bit and got an XFX 7800GT...

It might be an inbalanced fan for whatever reason and at it's highest RPM wobbles incredibly, but when it slows down due to drivers and how the card works, the wobble isnt as noticeable. I would get the card RMA'ed if you just bought it, or switch out the stock cooler if you were going to...
- Mickey21
- Post #3
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is it possible to whipe a HDD clean?

But as mentioned, repartioning and formating will clear any virus...
- Mickey21
- Post #6
- Dec 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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**AMD, IBM Team on Speedier Chips**

So true... The enthusiasts perception of them doesnt concern them, only till if truely affects their bottom line... Intel is doing fine... And AMD is doing better is all that matters....
- Mickey21
- Post #12
- Dec 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Voodoo does it again...

But THEY configured them eh??? Did I mention the FREE TShirt??? Look over there, what the heck is THAT!!! *swipes credit card* Have a nice day....
- Mickey21
- Post #16
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Voodoo does it again...

Dont forget though, you do get a free tshirt... ummmmm, and yup that is it for free... And if only the case didnt look like @55... Oh well, there's one born every minute... Hopefully they are born with high limit credit cards... :)
- Mickey21
- Post #8
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Has anyone purchased Seagates' 300GB HDD....?

Pack it well and/or use the seasheild container... The shell container is just as good as the antistactic bag if not better IMO. If nothing else, pack it well in a box surrounded by bubble wrap. That should do just fine. For OP: Besides, if the drive works, you have a receipt in case...
- Mickey21
- Post #8
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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DirectX 10...and so it ends!

I wouldnt count on the G70 line being obsolete completely. You will find out that the card will still be a great card to own in a year or so... I dont know why everytime a new version of Windows comes out, everyone wants to panic. There really is never much to worry about. Same thing...
- Mickey21
- Post #19
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have an emachine

Drop the case, get a new case, buy the new motherboard, transfer all contents of parts etc to new case, throw old case away or mod it to something cool... The End... Standard (and future upgradeable cases) are cheap. Dont limit yourself to the emachines box...
- Mickey21
- Post #6
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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3800+ X2 dropping below $300 mark?

I would guess mid-January... February at the latest... Not that I think $20 should keep you from getting one now... But your buy...
- Mickey21
- Post #2
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Slower RPM drives in external enclosures?

I picked up a set of Buffalo 160GB USB 2.0 enclosures/HD the other day. They are great in that they are 7200RPM drives and dont use a fan at all due to the heatsink casing it uses. The other great thing though is that they have an automatic setting to them. If they dont detect usage or the...
- Mickey21
- Post #5
- Dec 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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