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Darq's HTPC.

post #1 of 53
12/1/08 at 8:19pm
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So I wanted a cheap HTPC under 500 dollars if possiable. It only needed to play Music, DVD's, .AVI files, internet radio (Pandora, Last FM), and store photos. I also wanted something that would have low power draw so that I can leave it on for long periods of time. Thanks to TV I have a system that will do all of that.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103299

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131324

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104060

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136149

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144162

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106069

I will take pics as Nyako puts it together for me.
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post #2 of 53
12/1/08 at 9:43pm
Excellent, Darq. Looking forward to the pics.
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post #3 of 53
12/1/08 at 9:50pm
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Thanks Shazza, I should have everything in the next couple of days, and it should be up and running by this weekend. If I can decide on the OS.
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post #4 of 53
12/2/08 at 4:30am
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Thanks Shazza, I should have everything in the next couple of days, and it should be up and running by this weekend. If I can decide on the OS.
Vista Ultimate. FTW

Nice build. =)
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post #5 of 53
12/2/08 at 5:21am
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Thanks GBQ.

I am going 64bit for sure, but I dont know if its going to be XP, Vista, or Ubuntu.
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post #6 of 53
12/2/08 at 6:36am
XP x64 sucks. imho

Vista or Vista. I believe Ubuntu is for toying around with and isn't really considered a stand alone OS, but.... I know how much you <3 it.
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post #7 of 53
12/2/08 at 2:02pm
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Linux does everything I need and more. I am not playing anygames on it so I don't know if I want to take the resource hit that Vista comes with.
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post #8 of 53
12/2/08 at 3:39pm
I love new rigs. Pics pics pics.
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post #9 of 53
12/2/08 at 5:43pm
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As soon as I get the parts. I am thinking of adding some stuff and water cooling this down the line. Quad Core and ATI 48XX.
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post #10 of 53
12/2/08 at 7:17pm
Do you plan to use this as a DVR also?
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post #11 of 53
12/2/08 at 7:21pm
I'm glad you like it, Darqness Good luck with it!
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post #12 of 53
12/2/08 at 7:26pm
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Do you plan to use this as a DVR also?
Maybe, but that was not in the design.

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I'm glad you like it, Darqness Good luck with it!
Thanks Kid.
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post #13 of 53
12/2/08 at 9:40pm
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Everything has shipped!!!
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post #14 of 53
12/2/08 at 10:02pm
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Originally Posted by DarqHelmet View Post
Maybe, but that was not in the design.
That's what I was wondering. Been tossing around the idea of building a cheap DVR. Wasn't sure if this setup would be able to do that, as is.
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post #15 of 53
12/5/08 at 5:00am
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Everything has arrived.
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post #16 of 53
12/5/08 at 6:02am
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As soon as I get the parts. I am thinking of adding some stuff and water cooling this down the line. Quad Core and ATI 48XX.
Why are you getting such a powerful video card if you're not going to be playing games with it? It just seems a waste of money to me...
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post #17 of 53
12/5/08 at 1:26pm
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Down the Line I might start playing games on it. Nothing now, just thinking about it in the next 6 months or so.
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post #18 of 53
12/8/08 at 7:48pm
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Pic's Tonight of the parts and possiable case mods I am thinking of.
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post #19 of 53
12/9/08 at 2:05am
Yay! Bring on the pics!
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post #20 of 53
12/9/08 at 7:48pm
Pics, Pics, Pics ... pretty please.
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