APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Before Christmas SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: HTPC then the gaming system PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Cases, PSU's, GPU's PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com OVERCLOCKING: Maybe for HTPC, Definitely for Gaming PC...

It is a silent and low consumption HTPC for gaming and movies possible?. I know, I know, low consumption and gaming??? But maybe it will be possible to have it throttling down the CPU for web browsing and movies and throttle up for gaming... I know, I know,...

1,200-$1,400 - HTPC/Gaming - i7/5870. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Between now and the Monday after Black Friday BUDGET RANGE: $1,200-$1,400 SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: HTPC, Intensive Gaming, Video Editing PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS (Windows...

Looking to build a HTPC/gaming system limit $1,000. Hi guys, first post here...thanks in advance for any advice. I've built PCs for years but never an HTPC yet. [b] APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: [/b]Next month BUDGET: $1,000 MAX..prefer approx 650 (without...

I started a build of a HTPC/Gaming computer. I recently bought an Asus P6T mother board, Intel I7 920 processor,Seagate Sata 1.5 TB drive, a Sony Blueray player, PNY GEforce GTX 275 Video Card, Corsair TX 850 power supply, Thermaltake DH-102 HTPC case and...

HTPC/Hardcore Gaming Machine. Hi! Thought I would ask the experts for some advice here. I'm planning on building a HTPC/hardcore gaming rig to last several years. Its going to be running front-end software (HyperSpin) for stuff like MAME and emulations of...

Just built an HTPC/Gaming rig, need your advise. Hey guys, this is my first post, ive been doing a lot of research and price comparisons, and here is what I have come up with for my 1st build. OCZ OCZ3P16004GK 4GB PC3-12800+ (DDR3-1600+) DDR3 Memory Retail...

AMD htpc for gaming. Haven't built a pc in a while so I'm looking for suggestions on the mobo/cpu component. The requirements are: A) It's an AMD (mobo can be any brand) B) It's for gaming C) It'll be for an htpc (but I have no idea what that really entails......

HTPC with gaming and Design Feedback/Advice PLS. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2 Weeks BUDGET RANGE: under $1500 SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MediaCenter Recording/TIVO - CS4 Design - Lite Gaming and everyday burning/Surfing PARTS NOT REQUIRED:...

New Micro-ATX AMD HTPC Gaming Build (first timer). So this is what I have come up with so far: Purchase Date: next month or so... Price range: 500-1000(ish) Usage: Gaming and movies. Possibly some Adobe CS4 usage. Parts preference: AMD...