Adapter Question -- Mini / 3.5mm SPDIF to TOSLINK Optical. i'm building a simple HTPC using an old Sound Blaster SB0200 card with a 3.5mm / mini SPDIF plug. i don't want to buy a 3.5mm to TOSLINK cable as i already i have a bunch of normal TOSLINK cables. i've...

are interested in the ION platform, the Zotac Series A mini-itx board uses an external power brick for power, allowing for VERY small cases. It also includes basically everything you need for a simple HTPC machine (especially if being used as a simple client)....

File server for HTPC. Hey everybody, I am thinking about building a simple server to hold all the media for my HTPC. I was wondering what I should be looking for. I know I don't need much CPU power etc. I plan on using Windows Home Server. What level...

that will be mainly used for dvd player and later a bluray player. I will moderately game on it also. The card is for a simple build to do simple tasks such as internet and email along with playing videos. I will use it for some light gaming when I am...

which allows you to control your HTPC with a simple remote control. I can turn mine on (and off), launch the media player, and control the DVD controls from that simple little remote. I think for $20, every HTPC should have one. I have the basic version...

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: HTPC/GAMING. I will most likely need it to play 1080p mkv. or other movie files. So long as it can play BD quality movies easily, it will meet my HTPC requirements. My Gaming requirements are simple too. I don't play alot...

to get a remote or deal with software troubles though. Ok, I'll risk being bashed here, but would a PS3/XBox360 be enough (250-300$)? Ok, but might not be as "flexible" as a HTPC, but they are also rather simple. Personally, since the new "Slim" release, I...

Simple network storage question. Currently I have an HTPC setup with 1TB of storage. The case that I have does not have anymore room for hard drives, so I'm looking into making a simple storage PC that is accessible by my HTPC over a wired network. These...

paying to be honest. And neither is the other one. build your own man, i made my own computer 2 weeks ago. works like a beauty and saved 200 pounds compared to if i got it of sh.itty dell. they are evil. very simple to build your own computer all you need...