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lockdownx1x   07-24-2008 at 11:34:03 PM

Trying to keep it under 450$


CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz - $62.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103212

Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128090

PSU:Antec Earthwatts EA380 380W - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371005

RAM:CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) - $58.00 ($25 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145034

HDD:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218

DVD:SAMSUNG Black Burner with LightScribe - $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151154

Well, what do you think?

I will hook it up to my Sony Bravia 40' 1080i HDTV via HDMI, and also set it up through my network, so I can connect it to my PS3. Gaming is no worries since I do my gaming on my PS3. Will use this to mostly back up Movies and Music and such and use it through my network.


I do have one question, what Case to use with this set up?

Any help would be appreciated so Thanks in advance. :D

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CompTIA_Rep   07-24-2008 at 11:46:01 PM
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I have the same TV hooked up through component, with a Gigabyte mobo (same one).

 

here are my issues:
(CPU is a 5400 AM2)
First, let me say the picture is GREAT!
I run Vista Ultimate and the audio drivers give me headaches. SPDIF is problematic, even with VLC and other codecs installed. I can get stereo, but not 5.1.
(also in XP). I would suggest maybe a Xfi soundcard.

 


-- Other then that, it decodes blueray (on drive) @ 1080 just fine.

 

CASE: I used the QPAK which was fine. I added a doubleslot cooler as well, and replaced the 92mm fan with a controllable one, and it was mostly silent. \
I would rather have a really awesome case in the future... since this PC will last me, my next PC will be a nice case with a built in touchscreen, and more aesthetically pleasing.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811280007


Message edited by CompTIA_Rep on 07-24-2008 at 11:52:53 PM
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th_username   07-25-2008 at 12:05:10 AM
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go with ocz 2 x 1gb 19.49

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lockdownx1x   07-25-2008 at 01:19:39 AM
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Thanks for the heads up CompTIA_Rep +1

 

Also would like to add that I'm going to use a Slipstreamed version of Windows XP 32 bit-SP3, and Ubuntu Linux (Even Faster Booting).That case that you linked is nice and sleek, but for the price I cant afford it right now maybe in the future :D.

 

How about this Case?

 

Antec New Solution Minuet 350 Chassis - $91.99
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-new- [...] 05438.html

 

Getting rid of the PSU since one is already included

 

The Final list is:

  

CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz - $62.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103212

 

Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128090

 

RAM:CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) - $58.00 ($25 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145034

 

HDD:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218

 

DVD:SAMSUNG Black Burner with LightScribe - $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151154

 

Antec New Solution Minuet 350 Chassis w/350W PSU - $91.99
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-new- [...] 05438.html

 

Grand Total:$418.96

 

Any Thoughts?


Message edited by lockdownx1x on 07-25-2008 at 01:47:21 AM
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siva   08-06-2008 at 12:18:44 PM
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how about spending $20 more and getting NSK 2480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129034

the advantages over the one you chose:
- about 2'' more height.so you can fit in additional cards without any worries
- luks like a stereo equip rather than a cpu
- extra 30 watts psu
- it has 2 5.25'' bays in front. so may be if u decide to spend 80 bucks later on you can add a VFD Imon and make it a real HTPC
http://sharkacomputers.com/imonvfd.html

:) have fun.

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jeb1517   08-06-2008 at 06:50:23 PM
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I would love to get an Antec Fusion case for my HTPC but its too pricey for me atm...for you as well considering your budget. Just thought I'd share.

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