Need help building a good HTPC. I've decided to build a HTPC. I've built (and OC) a few PCs before but never HTPC so I'm really new to this and have no idea what to get . I would listen to any advices you guys offer (hardwares, what to get, how to set it...

HTPC Build For Under $500.00. I'm thinking on building an HTPC (some parts I have), here's what I need, I opted not to go with a HD Tuner card because I aleady have a PVR with remote that does HD, so I can live without it on the HTPC. Here's my parts list,...

HTPC - First time build! €1000 to spend. Need lots of advice.. This will be my first time building a HTPC. I'm a total noob when it comes to it. I haven't followed technology since I built my gaming rig 3 years ago so I don't know what's out there. I've read...

Advice on building a new HTPC. Hello. I am building an HTPC, which has got to be quiet and efficient. It will not be used for gaming, but has to be capable of producing full 1080p picture quality/playing blu-ray. The computer is going to be plugged into...

Need advice on audio for future HTPC build. Howdy all! Brand spankin' new to the forum. I am in the planning stages of building an HTPC and am unable to get some clear information on audio in general and there are two paths. 1. Onboard audio on mobo...

1st timer new HTPC build - 810 vs 905e Anything you'de change?. First time building a system; primary use as a media center (existing 46" LCD TV 1080p / receiver, internet, audio, blu-ray, photo/video editing, light gaming, in an entertainment center). Seeking...

Building An HTPC (Worth it for me?). Hey all, I was considering building a HTPC because I always like the idea to have all my DVDs on a hardrive instead of have a BIG (really) compilation of DVDs. Here's the thing. I want to replace my DVD player, so that's...

Need Help Building New HTPC with a budget. Hello, I am going to build an HTPC system and never have before, I need help! My budget will be $600, it may change later but this it right now. I will be running it mainly for dvr and I will be putting my entire...

Building an HTPC. I'm building an HTPC and I'm looking at using a either an ECS BLACK SERIES GF8200A (V1.0) AM2 /AM3 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard or BIOSTAR TA790GX XE AM2 /AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard my question is, is the...

Building an HTPC / light duty gamer. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: tomorrow BUDGET RANGE:$600 usd SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: watching vids online (hulu...) plus watching downloaded 720p-1080p vids/trailers. will be recording tv later, but not...