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    HTPC Build Advice

    Question regarding WHS. Is there any real reason I should worry about buying WHS for the Media Server portion of this build? I am thinking about using Windows 7 + Media Browser. For the "software raid" part I could use drive Mirroring built in to Windows 7. Maybe I am missing something...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    Thank you VERY much for your input. I am fairly sure I am going to go with WHS so I will base my NAS build off of your suggested items.
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    HTPC Build Advice

    What is the average cost for a decent hardware raid card? Looking on newegg the prices range from $30 to $1000+ I see you added in a hard drive, I was planning on $400 before hard drives so in theory if there is a hardware raid solution for around $120 (or even up to $200) I will be able to get...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    It looks like my two options are FreeNAS and Windows Home Server. If the box was just going to be for myself I would probably go the FreeNAS way, but since other family members will be using the box, I feel as if WHS would be the smarter way to go. As for a budget, I really don't have one...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    I decided I am going to do two builds, one HTPC and one Media Server/NAS to store all the digital media. Instead of reusing old parts I would like to build these two units from scratch together. The Media Server/NAS will not only be used for the HTPC, but also a 360 and PS3 around the house. I...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    Thanks for the information. Better to find these little details out sooner rather then later. I am now thinking smaller high RPM drive for the operating system and piece together some machines laying around the house into a NAS box. It would be nice to have multiple computers able to...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    Thank you for the advice. I switched the PII BE to a Athlon II x4 630. I also switched to the PSU you suggested as it looks like it will provide adequate expansion. Good to know the onboard card is capable of handling 1080P. This leaves me open to adding in a card in the future if needed...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    I am working on pricing out a new HTPC system. The primary used for the HTPC will be to play BluRay and other HQ video stored on hard drives. I also would like to use this device to backup new DVDs and Blurays to internal storage. No gaming or other activities are planned for this device. In the...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    On second thought, it would appear the HD-PVR system is probably the safer way to go in the long run.
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    HTPC Build Advice

    @rhouck - I believe I can get away with recording One show at a time. If I need to record two, I assume it would be as simple as picking up another recording unit? @Adidas4276 - Hmm, On Engadget I read about a company CannonPC selling both internal and external versions. I am partial to...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    Thank you for the prompt response Danny Bui. I did research online, if I wish to use the HD-PVR, I will have to get another STB from Comcast (Which will be between 10-15 a month more). I read online about an ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner which requires a CableCard. Comcast offers...
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    HTPC Build Advice

    Hey all, I am working on planning out a HTPC that will mainly be used for DVRing TV shows I miss while at college. I have the general specs for the computer down with the exception of the TV Tuner card (Or equivalent, not sure if I am using the proper name). I will further refine/post the...
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    Phenom II x4 940 BE - Which Cooler?

    Thanks very much both of you. I read about the Xigmatek and my motherboard, it looks like it will cover up one of my ram slots. But I read a few people saying if I install the ram first, the heatsink will go over it. Either way its not a big deal, I only have 2 2GB chips. Having the...
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    Phenom II x4 940 BE - Which Cooler?

    I have a CM690 case with a Gigabyte MA790GP-UD4H motherboard. I am looking for a new cooling unit. Currently I am looking at: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 - 26.99 after MIR. ZALMAN CNPS9900LED - 60.00 Any other suggestions? It will be possible to install the new cooling unit while my mobo...
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    GA-MA790GP-UD4H + Temp Differences

    I recently purchased a GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H with a Phenom II x4 940 processor. I applied AS5 thermal paste (properly removing the existing thermal grease from the stock heat sync.. yes I have appllied AS5 before, I know how to do it correctly). This issue I am having is determining the...
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