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Old 03-24-2008, 06:35 PM   #16 (permalink)
 
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Re: HTPC HD Upgrade?

Well well well, good sir, I have my old 3200+ if you're interested.

Used, yes...

20 Bucks?

AND IF YOU'RE REALLY CRAZY...

My old 7300GT. Runs like a champ....

Also 20 Bucks.

(By the way, I'm serious. I'd even take 15 for each. As long as you can paypal me, I'd be happy. Keeps my SM going )
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Old 03-24-2008, 07:23 PM   #17 (permalink)

 
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Re: HTPC HD Upgrade?

Those that have a HTPC, how are you plugging it into your TV?
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:10 PM   #18 (permalink)
 
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Well well well, good sir, I have my old 3200+ if you're interested.

Used, yes...

20 Bucks?

AND IF YOU'RE REALLY CRAZY...

My old 7300GT. Runs like a champ....

Also 20 Bucks.

(By the way, I'm serious. I'd even take 15 for each. As long as you can paypal me, I'd be happy. Keeps my SM going )
Thanks, but I'm saving my bills for one of those HDMI boards.

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Those that have a HTPC, how are you plugging it into your TV?
Im have an LCD and I'm using this cable
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:39 PM   #19 (permalink)
 
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Re: HTPC HD Upgrade?

Awh, so I have to pay for my SM next month instead of my crazy scheme doing it for me?



Best of luck.
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Old 04-02-2008, 03:30 AM   #20 (permalink)
 
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Would switching to Linux help the my HiDef hiccup problems? I don't know anything about it's foot print or how efficient it makes use of hardware and drivers. Anyone have an idea?
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Old 04-02-2008, 10:45 AM   #21 (permalink)

 
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It would be really easy to find out.
Just burn Linux to a Live CD and you can run it without installing it.
It won't run as fast and smooth as it would if you installed it, but just to try out the different flavors of Linux it would be a lot easier than installing them all, especially if you use a CD-RW.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiveCD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD

Should also probably check these out to help learn more and decide which version of Linux you want to try since there s a wide range. Just click through the links you think would help you.

Flipping the Linux switch: The distribution maze

Flipping the Linux switch: Disturbingly easy installs, now with sound and action

Fedora 9 beta Linux distro released

NeroLinux 3: A visit from an old friend

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2006/01...ution-chooser/

http://www.downloadsquad.com/search/...&searchsubmit=

Run Windows Apps Seamlessly Inside Linux

First Look at Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" Beta

Ubuntu 7.10 Review & Screenshots (Beta)

Download Mandriva 2008 … it’s HOT!

Linspire 6.0 - Best Linux for Beginners?

Sabayon Linux 3.4 Review - Almost Perfect

Fedora 8 - Now With PulseAudio

MyFive: Open Source for Dummies

Installing KDE 4 & Feature Overview

Enable DVD Playback in Ubuntu in Two Commands

Prevent Ubuntu from Asking for an Install CD

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Lifehacker's 2007 Guide to Free Software and Webapps
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Old 04-02-2008, 10:36 PM   #22 (permalink)
 
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Linux was creating the identical problem, but check this out. I found this great Linux HTPC guide and if you scroll down to where it says "Tricks if you're CPU just barely isn't enough". He mentions my exact processor damn 2600XP. I shouldn't say that it has served me well all these years.

http://www.linuxis.us/linux/media/ho...htpc/cpus.html
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