- Oct 4, 2009
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week. today would be even better.
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: $600-1,000) After Rebates. Is this reasonable? This is kind of open. I just want the best solution possible with still being mindful of cost/benefit of what I am buying.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (cable television replacement [streaming shows or downloading them to watch], watching blueray discs, watching downloaded movies, listening to music, viewing pictures from and SD card or USB, browsing the web on occasion). I would like the music and possibly the movies to be on an external hard drive if possible. I own a 1TB Western Digital World Edition My Book network storage system that I have never quite been able to get to work well as a sharing device (probably user error)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: um, I think I need everything, including the remote, keyboard and mouse, although I do have a Harmony 620 that seems to be on its way out. I also have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, but will likely prefer to keep those for my laptop, unless they can be used for both. Also, the 1TB Western Digital World Edition My Book network storage system I referenced above.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: whatever is suggested. I am a Newbie. If I could pick them up for relatively the same price at Fry's Electronics or Micron Center, I might prefer that, as I could go do it today.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: none. again, i'm looking for everyone's wisdom here.
OVERCLOCKING: help?
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: help?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I also plan to be purchasing a new 50+ inch 1080P Plasma or LCD that would be going along with this system.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This will hopefully be a full-fledged HTPC that I can hook up to a new TV and stereo that I also plan on purchasing. If I can keep the costs down, that would be great, but I do not want to sacrifice quality or functionality either. I am not a gamer, if that matters, but if the extra beef for gaming helps with video or audio, I'm inclined to go that direction.
I would be happy to post the results of the system here on the site if I can get some help with the items needed. Does anyone sell something like this already put together? If so, perfect! I don't need to build it, but would be happy to. What is the premium you pay to have it ready to go? Where would I buy a complete system, and which one would fit the bill?
I would like the PC to be quiet, if possible. Size is not a major concern, but a smaller form factor would be better. What I am looking for here is a shopping list and instructions or a tutorial of some sort. I have never built a computer before, but am generally good with following directions.
THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ADVICE!
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: $600-1,000) After Rebates. Is this reasonable? This is kind of open. I just want the best solution possible with still being mindful of cost/benefit of what I am buying.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (cable television replacement [streaming shows or downloading them to watch], watching blueray discs, watching downloaded movies, listening to music, viewing pictures from and SD card or USB, browsing the web on occasion). I would like the music and possibly the movies to be on an external hard drive if possible. I own a 1TB Western Digital World Edition My Book network storage system that I have never quite been able to get to work well as a sharing device (probably user error)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: um, I think I need everything, including the remote, keyboard and mouse, although I do have a Harmony 620 that seems to be on its way out. I also have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, but will likely prefer to keep those for my laptop, unless they can be used for both. Also, the 1TB Western Digital World Edition My Book network storage system I referenced above.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: whatever is suggested. I am a Newbie. If I could pick them up for relatively the same price at Fry's Electronics or Micron Center, I might prefer that, as I could go do it today.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: none. again, i'm looking for everyone's wisdom here.
OVERCLOCKING: help?
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: help?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I also plan to be purchasing a new 50+ inch 1080P Plasma or LCD that would be going along with this system.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This will hopefully be a full-fledged HTPC that I can hook up to a new TV and stereo that I also plan on purchasing. If I can keep the costs down, that would be great, but I do not want to sacrifice quality or functionality either. I am not a gamer, if that matters, but if the extra beef for gaming helps with video or audio, I'm inclined to go that direction.
I would be happy to post the results of the system here on the site if I can get some help with the items needed. Does anyone sell something like this already put together? If so, perfect! I don't need to build it, but would be happy to. What is the premium you pay to have it ready to go? Where would I buy a complete system, and which one would fit the bill?
I would like the PC to be quiet, if possible. Size is not a major concern, but a smaller form factor would be better. What I am looking for here is a shopping list and instructions or a tutorial of some sort. I have never built a computer before, but am generally good with following directions.
THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ADVICE!
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