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    Where to buy DLP bulbs?

    I got a bulb form here a last july. http://www.bulbsolutions.com/ then the dmd chip went out and it took me 3 months to get the out of warranty repair from samsung actually done...Bought a different tv before it ever got fixed.
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    off-the-shelf HTPC with NTFS/HPFS support? Boxee?

    well, an atv1 with a crystalhd card could do 1080p, but you would also want to install crystalbuntu xbmc. After that, a usb tuner card could work, but it would take some work. you could do the same with an atv 2, without the card, but it can only output the 1080p in 720p. This isn't how they...
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    JVC harx headphones

    I think the harx cans are hit or miss. I got some when they first came out and were garbage. I might check out the monoprice buds next time i need cables. Also, I own 2 pairs of soundmagic pl30 and absolutely love them.
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    Derf's FS Thread, SAS, GeForce 9800 and Stuff!

    Bump. I have that sas card (lsi 8308elp)and have 8 sata drives in raid 5 on it. been working flawlessly for a couple years...It also should support sas expanders!
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    WTB 8400gs vid card or up

    bump
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    WTB 8400gs vid card or up

    A 8800 may be overkill for my needs. Only looking for media playback in HD, nothing much else. VDPAU/pure video is desired.
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    WTB 8400gs vid card or up

    Bought a component dongle off ebay. If your card has a "tv out" on it i'm interested....
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    WTB 8400gs vid card or up

    bump
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    WTB 8400gs vid card or up

    Wanted geforce 8400gs video card or higher (9500gt). Nvidia preferred, ATI accepted. NEEDS to be capable of component video out and the dongle included would be great. LMK what you got. Thanks.
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    Upgrading from PERC 6i... Need suggestions...

    http://www.itdeal.com/p-8723-8308elp-8port-4i-sas-raid-pcie-lp-128mb.aspx ...supports sas expanders (and is only $100)
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    Laptop reliability: Asus best, HP worst

    I bought a HP laptop in 2001 and all 3 usb ports along with the ethernet port were broken within 2 years. I bought a asus z71 in 2005 and am using it right now (the battery is toast and the power port makes noises), I've dropped it down stairs and taken chunks out of the casing...but it...
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    WTB 775 mobo

    Thanks, but needs one more port x4 or greater...
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    WTB 775 mobo

    lunch bump
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    Companies that didnt send you back the rebate?

    Sega - after i bought my saturn. I don't remember how much the rebate was SUPPOSED to be for...but they just kept sendnig me demo discs instead. I haven't bothered with a "rebate" deal since.
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    WTB 775 mobo

    I'm looking for a 775 motherboard. Requirements: one pci e x16 slot one pci e x4 slot (although i'd prefer another x16, the more, the better) DDR2 ram the x16 slot cannot be right next to the rear panel Example: another example of a mobo that doesn't work is the intel dp45sg. My...
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    KT-400 HTPC Case?

    The front panel of the dvd dritve is easily removed from the tray. Pop that off and it will no longer get caught on the door. Every case i've had with that type of opening had a part in the manual mentioning this.
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    Multi-zone Whole Home Audio Project

    I'd get a system specifically made for whole house audio. You would want to look into a used nuvo or breatheaudio system on ebay. They can sometimes be found for cheap and would have wll controls so you wouldn't have to go to the basement to change the source or control the volume. I've...
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    Is this a good 5.1 home theater setup?

    I can't quite agree with that right now. The 1020 came out not so long ago and from what i've seen pioneers don't go that much below msrp until the replacement model is about to come out (when compared to onkyos). But since it came out more recently it does have features that older model onkyo...
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    Looking for an all-in-one HTPC controller.

    You can also get it from dealextreme for $45 shipped all the time. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.35909 ...although their shipping from hong kong is so slow you might as well wait for a deal direct from lenovo.
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    Was streaming with Xbox 360, what is cheapest alternative?

    what kind of videos are you streaming (HD? encoding?) if its dvd rips i would say go with a used xbox 1 and softmod it with xbmc.
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    HTPC case for HD5870 + 4HDD?

    Silverstone LC-17? sure looks like there is plenty of room for a longer vid card. I stole this refernce pic from a search. EDIT: stupid second post! damn, it can hold 6 drives, but that picture has one of the HDD trays removed - so it can only hold 3 3.5 drives and 2 5.25 drives, you could...
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    Need a new Receiver for my main system

    http://gizmodo.com/5480790/av-receiver-battlemodo-600-or-bust I'd go with a pioneer. They now have newer models over the 1019 that you may want to look at (the 1020 and 920). A couple years ago I bought the 1018 and couldn't be happier. I was comparing it with the denon 1909 and the onkyo 605...
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    WD HDTV Live like device with Netflix support

    or he could pick one for this list: http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices *although not all models are listed (like the samsung BD-P1590)
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    whole house audio

    I recently installed a WHA system the layout is as follows: 1 Niles ZR-4 4 source 4 zone system 1 HTD A-2050 amplifier 3 Pair 6.5” In-Wall Speakers 2 Pair 6.5” in-Ceiling Speakers 1 Pair Indoor-Outdoor Speakers The System will consist of 4 zones: Zone 1 - Master Bedroom Zone 2 –...
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    Antec Fusion and Low Profile CPU Cooler

    I have an older version of this masscool cooler (it now has mounting compatible with i3/i5/i7) in my 3U server. I can test it in my antec 2480 (same as the fusion without the VFD and volume control) if you want. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150113 I currently have...
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    Home Theater Speakers

    does anyone have opinions on Jamo or Fluance compared to the polk or energy setup?
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    Centralized HTPC

    I don't know if this still works and I have never tried it but..... http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/2008/04/25/hack-use-symbolic-links-to-coax-media-center-extenders-to-play-dvd-vob-files/
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    iPad as a clone monitor for HTPC

    There are android tablets out now and more that are coming out. Why not pay less and get one of THOSE and be able to do more and install gmote on it. http://www.gmote.org/screenshots Or you could start using XBMC which has robust remote control apps for pretty much every platform (including...
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    Perfect $1500 Rig

    yep, some polks from frys or newegg can be had for cheap. I'd recommend the Pioneer 1019 or 1020 for the receiver. I got the 1018 a while ago and couldn't be happier. http://gizmodo.com/5485322/pioneers-vsx+1020+k-is-best-550-av-receiver-and-not-only-because-you-control-it-via-iphone Why do...
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    Best place to buy wall mount/cables now

    I ran across firefold.com and they get pretty close to monoprice
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    HTPC or PS3?

    umm, neither. A PS3 would require transcoding on a pc to stream the dvds. A PC is "overkill". Something like the popcorn hour (you can add a blu-ray drive to the c200 apparently) would be perfect. Although....the PCH c-200 is the same price as the acer aspire revo which could also play...
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    Designing home sound system: Need advice on controlling it

    I purchased a breathe audio 4 zone system off of ebay a while back for $150. Its basically a VERY simple nuvo system nearly identical to an older simplese system. 1.5 years ago, they were common on ebay, but now its more of a rarity. For zone on/off/volume control I use the wallpads, for music...
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    Use PS3 Remote for PC Control?

    drivers exist now http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38333
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    Logitech 880 won't control voume on HTPC

    . no no no,add a new device to your harmony. The MCE keyboard is in their database. Program that to your remote instead of MCE remote. Even so, I have a monster avl300 (which is essentially a harmony 890) and through the wizard I can set it to control the volume via my pc, tv, or avr when...
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    Concept Console Case

    I have a PS3 and it doesn't "match" anything in my av rack. There's a reason why the majority of av/pc/networking equipment uses the 19" rack mount width and it has NOTHING to do with the color of the case.....stupid fanboy.
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    HD Basic cable?

    Its against the LAW for cable providers to encrypt local stations on QAM. I get all local HD stations over my standard cable (cableone) with my qam tuner. Either you are doing it wrong or comcast needs to be reported to the FCC. http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/28/clear-qam-hd-isnt-going-anywhere/...
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    Favourite HTPC case?

    antec NSK2480 or silverstone lc17.
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    Modern Warfare 2 (360 or PS3) $43.95 shipped

    http://www.buynextgen.com has call of duty modern warfare 2 for $43.95 shipped. xbox 360 PS3 reseller ratings is low but all are recent complaints regarding slow shipping. I'll be borrowing a copy until i receive my copy so all is fine.
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    Now I'm glad I never built myself an HTPC

    You could probably also use something like PS3 media server to have it re-encode all files on the fly (if someone doesn't have them in a compatible format). Although i love other solutions since they aren't quite as limited by filetypes. That and i'd go insane without a functional library...
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