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    Old Clunky HTPC Parts -> New Smaller Server Case

    Hey. I'm finally getting around to converting my old HTPC into a Windows file server and need some help finding a new smaller case. Of course I limitations and specific needs which may or may not be possible. I'm fine if this aren't possible, but hoping I can do something. If I'm crazy...
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    Old Parts for Smaller New Case...Need Help

    Thank you very much for your response. I figured it would be tough to take what I have and really downsize the case. Your suggestions were extremely helpful and inspired me to try and sell my current computer and build out your suggestion. For $210, that is exactly what I need. I really do...
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    Old Parts for Smaller New Case...Need Help

    Hi! I want to take my current setup (an old HTPC that I only use now for internet and Microsoft Office) and replace as few parts as possible (looking to do this as inexpensively as possible) to fit it into a much smaller case. I only have one 2.5" SSD and no other drives. New case must have...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Hi...yes I did. I received all of the parts at the middle of last week and finally had a chance to build it (my 1st computer build....YES!! Easy as could be) and add XBMC to it. I absolutely love it. I have had no problems running any of the video files I have thrown at it (up to 1080p...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    :) I can definitely use that extra gallon of gas. I'm ordering your suggestion now. Thank you very much for such a quick reply and all of the information you have provided, not only on my thread but many others that I have read.
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Thank you. I like the route of starting with a single 4GB RAM and see how that goes. If I need to get another 4, I will do that after I test it out. I do have a question for you. For $5 more, how does the G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Case: SilverStone Grandia GD04 $99.60 CPU: AMD A6-3650 $107.98 Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-A75M-D2H FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $79.99 ($69.99 after rebate) RAM: CORSAIR XMS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Your advice and suggestions have been extremely valuable...thank you. I will be posting my final build below. I would love some feedback as many of the items purchased were based on your recommendations.
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Case: SilverStone Grandia GD04 CPU: AMD A6-3500 OR A6-3650 (If I get the 3650, would you suggest going for the OEM and purchasing a separate CPU Cooler?) Also, would you suggest the 3650 over the 3500 if I want to run a Wii emulator. I figure I already have all of my Wii games on a hard...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Thank you. I will begin to make my purchases this Saturday.....Im getting so excited to build this!! If you see any other promos, please let me know. I have been tracking Newegg and Amazon pretty regularly.
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    So after about a week of research and back and forth and back and forth, I have made a few decisions. I have chosen a case and I have chosen a CPU (I think…man I’m really having a tough time choosing between the A6-3500, A6-3650, and the A8-3850). I am 90% for the A6-3500 because Im not sure...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Case: I was looking at the SILVERSTONE GD05B. What do you think of this? Its not as small as the ML03B and I actually think I like the ML03B better, but here is my concern (you cant laugh :o). 1. The ML03B doesn't come with any fans. The GD05B comes with 3. I have never put a computer...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    Great input thank you. From the reading I have done, I was leaning towards the A8-3850 but you just made me rethink that. I was thinking of doing encoding blu-rays and possibly running some game emulators (PSX, N64, etc.) in addition to what I originally typed above, and I have a few...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    This is awesome...thank you for taking the time to post and I cant wait to hear about how it turns out. A few questions for you. For $20 more, do you feel as though the AMD A8-3650 will give me any added benefit over the AMD A6-3500, given what I plan on using it for? Also, the same for the...
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    HTPC Build - Need Advice/Help

    First and foremost I want to truly thank everyone who posts here for sharing so much knowledge and information. As someone who has very limited knowledge base of computer hardware, this forum has been invaluable to me over the past several days of trying to learn and take in as much information...
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