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    Motherboard for core 2 duo....is 8 pin pwer connecter needed?

    Hi... Have seen a mobo I like http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=0&model=1312&modelmenu=2 Yet it does not mention 8 pin connecter. I thought it is a requirement for core 2 duo...? Cheers.
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    Slim media center case with display+ builtin ir sensor+what spec gfx?

    Hi..just to follow up ...have decided on The Coolermaster "cm media 260 case" http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/i...%20Media%20260 This case is excellent in size (only 90mm high)!...and houses full size psu and atx mobo. Am going for the add on imon interface remote + riser cards for 2pci +...
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    Slim media center case with display+ builtin ir sensor+what spec gfx?

    I am but would also like others opinion. Mods...If this in posted where it should not be... Then please ignore/delete post. Thanks.
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    Slim media center case with display+ builtin ir sensor+what spec gfx?

    Hi... I am interested in making a media center p.c to sit under the t.v. I would like a good looking slim case preferably with a vfd display and built in ir sensor...(for media center remote) Reasonable price.+ what gfx card/dvb tv card...?would use it to playback hd (would like it to output...
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    Setting fixed ip/p.c keeps swapping it's ip with laptop?

    Thank you very much for all your assistance.
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    Setting fixed ip/p.c keeps swapping it's ip with laptop?

    Only one more question... I've read elswhere ...(http://www.portforward.com/networking/static-xp.htm) that the info on /cmd... ipconfig/all ie the dns servers it reports there, are the ones that have to be input on the Tcp/Ip settings section...? As opposed to the router ip ie 192.168.2.1...
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    Setting fixed ip/p.c keeps swapping it's ip with laptop?

    Thanks for the help Bcastner... Very helpful info...and easy to understand...appreciated. Couple of other questions... Do I need to change any of the settings in the router..? Or do I just need to enter the relative info in "Tcp/Ip settings"...? Do I leave "alternate Dns server" field...
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    Setting fixed ip/p.c keeps swapping it's ip with laptop?

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi...Could someone please help... I use bit torrent...and have enabled port forwarding on my belkin router have set it for both ip adresses,I get the green light on bit tornado and all is good... The problem is I...
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    Lcd Monitor only stays on for a few seconds at a time?

    Hi... Thanks for the input guys... I did not try safe mode or bios.... I will try what you suggest on the weekend when she brings the p.c to me. I did already try anther graphics card but it did the same thing. Will keep you posted. Thanks.
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    Lcd Monitor only stays on for a few seconds at a time?

    Hi... Thanks for the reply's guys.... It was perfect to start with but has got worse and worse over the last 3 months. Have tried lowering the refresh rate...no joy. Have disabled all power saving. Also have the latest bios installed. It stays on for a couple of seconds while...
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    Lcd Monitor only stays on for a few seconds at a time?

    Hi... Trying to determine what is up with my Daughter's p.c. 17" lcd monitor...only stays on for a couple of seconds...then goes to black screen? If I turn the monitor off then on again it stays on for a couple of seconds then off again? I have changed the graphics card...still done the...
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    Xp sp2 hanging on shutdown after clean install on new Sony laptop.?

    Hi... Problem solved... I needed to an update which did not appear through windows update!!!? It is a conflict for Laptops with built in web cams,preventing the system from shutting down. Fixed by KB909667. This will help future users. Phew!
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    Xp sp2 hanging on shutdown after clean install on new Sony laptop.?

    Hi there are no errors on the drive...it was an oem install originally but I have installed all drivers from the sony recovery disc manually....?
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    Xp sp2 hanging on shutdown after clean install on new Sony laptop.?

    Hi...have tried reinstalling sound card drivers. No clues in event viewer... I can't really tell if safe mode is better because it seems to be tempremental...it may shutdown a few times in a row and the all of a sudden the next time it just hangs?

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