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  1. JohanK

    Fs: Htpc

    I am selling my secondary HTPC: SYSTEM: - Pentium 3 1133/256KB Tualatin CPU w/ Intel HSF - Asus TUSL2-C motherboard - 256MB stick of Kingston PC133 - 20GB Quantum Fireball Plus AS ATA100/7200rpm harddrive - Toshiba SD-M1502 DVD-ROM drive - Radeon 64MB DDR VIVO AGP video card - Turtle...
  2. JohanK

    FS: M1000CV 4M component cables

    Bought these a long time ago but plans changed and never had a use for them b/c I went with a CRT setup. Looking for $125 shipped.
  3. JohanK

    Computer stuffs FS

    I have a bunch of stuff that I want to sell. I accept MOs and ship via USPS Priority which is included in the price. For questions you can email me @ [email protected] or [email protected]. All prices include shipping. Mobos: Asus P3B-F $45 Aopen AX6L $15 Tyan Thunder 100 (DLUAN-BX) $75...
  4. JohanK

    Computer Stuff: mobo/CPU/memory combos + more

    I have some computer combos that I'm looking to unload. I much prefer MOs as payment and will ship to continental US. Here they are: Asus P3B-F (BX chipset, coppermine support) P3 500/512 SL35E w/ passive Intel HS (Secc2 package) 2x 64MB sticks of PC100 2-2-2 Siemens 2x 64MB sticks of PC100...
  5. JohanK

    Curious issue concerning CPU power w/ HTPC

    I had a curious issue w/ my HTPC. I was running an 800EB on an Asus TUSL2-C mobo. HDD is a Quantum 4GB ATA66/5400rpm while sound card is Philips AE and vid card is Radeon 64MB VIVO; DVD drive is Toshiba 1502. FPTV is an Electrohome ECP400. Resolution for DVD playback w/ PowerDVD 3.0 is...
  6. JohanK

    Won't boot from SCSI controller

    I have an Adaptec 2940UW SCSI contoller card and I can't get the computer to boot from a SCSI HDD attached to it. System is: 1000EB on Asus TUSL2-C w/ gf2 mx400 & Philips soundcard Adaptec 2940UW 3 IBM SCSI HDDs (one 18GB and two 9GB) IBM 60GXP IDE HDD Windows XP-Pro/98SE In the...
  7. JohanK

    Computer Poll

    I've just recently got back into computers due to building a HTPC. I've now built another three (not sure why except that it was fun...OK, I got carried away). This is a poll for the computer people here at the HTF (and for those who like to answer polls). 1-How many computers do you own...
  8. JohanK

    WTB: IDE CR-ROM drives

    I'm looking for some used IDE CD-ROM drives that are in excellent working condition. I'm looking for 2 or 3 of them and in the range of 16x or higher; brand names don't really matter though I have a preference for Toshiba, Hitachi, Lite-On, Teac, Sony and Mitsumi. If you have some, I'd...
  9. JohanK

    Anyone overclocking?

    Hi all. I just started playing around with overclocking both my CPU and video card. This only started b/c of some video jerkiness in certain points of Diablo2 @ 800x600 resolution. System: Tyan Trinity 400 mobo Slot 1 PIII 800/133 384 MB of CL3 SDRAM VisionTek gforce2 MX400 64MB...
  10. JohanK

    Any Polkies have thoughts on the new Polk LSi speaks?

    I'm a long time Polk owner. Polk has just released their new line...the LSi speaks; see them here http://www.polkaudio.com/home/products.php?category=21 [Edited last by JohanK on November 01, 2001 at 09:57 PM]
  11. JohanK

    Anybody else have problems installing Soundblaster cards?

    I bought an OEM SB Live! 5.1 card this week and, for the life of me, I cannot get the drivers installed. My home PC runs 98SE on a TYAN Trinity 400 mobo with an Intel slot1 P3 (733/133) CPU with 256/PC133 SDRAM (nothing is overclocked). I'm not sure if the soundcard is the problem (windows...
  12. JohanK

    test

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  13. JohanK

    Any good computer forums/websites?

    I'm getting back into computers and was wondering if there are any good computer forums or websites on the net. Thanx for any links/suggestions you can provide. ------------------ http://www.hometheaterforum.com/bbs/equipment/28687.html
  14. JohanK

    Slot 1 mobos

    I have a slot 1 P3 chip/heatsink assembly. I would like to buy a mobo to install it on and use the computer for web surfing and other general type material. In particular, I'm looking for an ASUS P3V4X mobo but I cannot find a vendor that sells this mobo. Anyone know where I can obtain one of...
  15. JohanK

    HTPC vs. progressive DVD player with CRT projector

    I just got a new toy...an Electrohome ECP 4000 pj :) . I currently don't have the capability of sending it a progressive signal. For playing DVDs and with a tight budget (less than $500), would you recommend a HTPC (w/ descaler and power strip), a HTPC with a hardware card like RealMagic or a...
  16. JohanK

    Test...

    Inside, Le Amp is built to deliver the best sonic performance possible from an amplifier of this class. The transformer uses 16 gauge wire. This lowers the impedance to only .65 ohms, which allows the required high current peaks to be delivered with great speed. Most transformers have an...
  17. JohanK

    An interesting website/online mag

    Many here are familiar with WSR and it's audio writer Richard Hardesty. Mr. Hardesty has an online mag over at http://www.audioperfectionist.com "Resistance is FUTILE!" -- The (HOME THEATER) BORG Link Removed Equipment List
  18. JohanK

    Bridging an amplifier

    What exactly goes on inside an amp when one bridges it? Why does the load that the amp sees get cut in half? Any changes to the character of the sound? Thanx. ------------------ "Resistance is FUTILE!" -- The (HOME THEATER) BORG Link Removed Equipment List
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