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    FS: Xbox 360 60gb HDD, Pico PSU, ELO Touch monitor and more

    I have for sale the following: Xbox 360 60 GB Hard Drive - $30 - SOLD Pico PSU w/ 102 watt power brick - SOLD 2x2gb DDr3 PC3-10600 laptop memory - $25 Logitech G5 Laser Mouse - $25 ELO 15" Touchscreen Monitor - SOLD Here is one great example of what you can do with one of these touch...
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    Windows 7 64bit will not install

    I just got a new hp laptop and the first thing I usually do it wipe the hard drive and do a fresh install of Windows to as not to have all the crap that come loaded on new computers. But whenever I try to install Windows 7 64 bit it get an error about missing or corrupt files during the install...
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    FS: Barnes and Noble Nook 3G and Case - $190

    For sales is the following: Sorry about picture quality, the Droid camera is a piece. Barnes and Noble Nook 3G with ~200 books side loaded Black M-Edge Latitude Case Charger Original packaging Asking $180 shipped CONUS Payment - Non-CC Paypal Heatware -...
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    FS: HTPC Parts. Asus M3N78-VM mobo, 4gb G.Skill DDR2 800

    All prices include shipping within CONUS and are guaranteed not DOA. Heatware - gthrift Payment - Paypal Asus M3N7-VM mATX motherboard. $65 *Nvidia 8200 onboard video supports full HD hardware decoding and supports CUDA decoding as well. I watched Blu-Rays, HD-DVDs and HD MKVs with an AMD...
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    FS: Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W PSU

    I bought this PSU about two years ago for my desktop which I have since parted out. It condition is like new and comes with all of the wires and the bag that it originally shipped with. The only thing that I don't have is the box. This is a great PSU but I bought it for a super powerful rig I...
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    FS: Intel e4300, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R, EVGA 8600GT

    All prices are OBO and include shipping in CONUS. Heatware - gthrift paypal - gthrift |at| gmail \dot\ com Intel e4300 - Pull it out of my HTPC and replaced it with a q8200. Never overclocked and runs great. - $50 Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R - great board, works great. - $50 - SOLD EVGA 8600gt...
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    Which power adapter for PicoPSU

    I got a PicoPSU 150-XT off ebay for cheap and now I need to find a power adapter for it. mini-box.com has a a bundle with the same PicoPSU with a 80w, 12v, 6.6A adapter and a 102w, 12v, 8.5a adapter. Which one would I need for the following system: Intel e4300 Zotac GF9300-G-E 1 stick 2gb...
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    Share tuners over network with DVBLogic

    The same company that made DVBLink to make the HD PVR work with Media Center just released this software that allows you share tuners from one computer with others over the network. With this you could install all of your tuners in a server on a main HTPC and share them out over the network...
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    Zotac 9300 mini ITX differences?

    I'm looking into building a small HTPC for the bedroom to replace HTPC2 in my sig since I will be giving that one away. I have all the parts already except for the motherboard. I know I want a Zotac 9300 motherboard since I already have the Intel CPU to pair up with it. Now that I'm looking...
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    Windows 7 Codec Setup

    Well it seems w1retap has been banned and will not be updating his codec setup guide. While this is not a word for word copy of w1retap's guide these are the steps I followed to setup my Windows 7 HTPCs based on his guide. This guide is meant for use with Windows 7 32bit. If you remember...
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    Windows 7 Home Premium $29.99 for students

    All that's required is a .edu e-mail address just like the Office 2007 Ultimate Steal deal. A few more details from FatWallet and the comments below - This is a Digital Copy To get the disks it is an extra $13 You can choose 32bit or 64bit You can choose win 7 Professional (there's...
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    Windows 7 Home Premium $29.99 for students

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    Media Center Studio Released! (New version of MC Menu Mender for 7MC)

    Media Center Studio Link Advent, the creator of MC Menu Mender for VMC has finally released the open beta for Media Center Studio and it comes with some new features. * Edit your start menu - rearrange or disable native menu items * Create your own menu strips, and your own items...
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    No signal after changing inputs

    I just bought an Asus M3N78-VM off the forums and I'm having a problem with the HDMI. If the computer turns on with the tv off, I change the inputs or turn the TV off there I get a no signal message from the TV when I try to go back to watching the HTPC. I used to have this problem with my...
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    CableCARDs freed from OEM Requirment

    MS is presenting at CEDIA and has announced that CableCARD requirements are being lifed and will allow enthusiast to install CableCard tuners. Info is still rolling in live and hopefully there will be some more big announcements tonight. Linkage
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    Audio sync issue in 7MC

    In the past few days my HTPC has developed an audio sync problem with my xvid movies and tv shows with AC3 audio. I know it's not the video files since they all play correctly on my 360 extender and in VLC. The thing is that I haven't changed anything except installed AnyDVD HD since the...
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    Win7: Stream MKVs to media center extenders w/o transcoding

    DivX has created a new Media Foundation codec that will allow extenders such as the 360 to play MKVs with h264 encoding and ac3 audio without transcoding. I haven't tried this out myself since my router died and my xbox is no longer networked but people on thegreenbutton are saying it works...
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    Question about Hauppauge HVR-1600

    I just picked up one of these at Circuit City for $50 and I have it working extremely well in 7MC picking up all of the available stations that my TV gets. So now I'm wanting to pick up a 2nd card for the time being so I can record 2 shows at once. The problem is that I know there are 4...
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    FS: Xbox 360 $160 shipped

    For sale is a Xbox 360 Pro model without HDMI. The following is included: Xbox 360 Console (Under Warranty until 2/21/2009 3:59:59 PM) Power Brick and Power Cord Xbox 360 Component cable 20GB Hard Drive 1 Wireless Controller Pictures upon request. $160 shipped CONUS email -...
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    Antec Earthwatts 430w $35 and 500w $49 FS at the egg

    Antec EarthWatts 430watt - $35 shipped - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006 Antec EarthWatts 500watt - $49 shipped - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
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    Upgrade your Xbox 360 Core to Pro from MS - $30

    Microsoft is doing a new program so 360 owners with Cores and Arcades can take advantage of the new update by selling refurbed hard drives and 3 month XBL subscription for $30. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/hddoffer/default.htm
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    How can I get the 3 red lights on my 360?

    I turned on my xbox last night and it has one red right and says E 74. Xbox support says it is a hardware failure but this particular failure is not covered by the extended warranty and mine ended, get this, 2 days ago!!! So how to do make it get the three red lights because I am not paying...
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    [H]ot - GA-78GM-S2H Mobo w/ AMD X2 5600+ $69.99 (perfect for HD HTPC)

    http://shop1.frys.com/product/5690181 Thanks to vertigomhs who could only post this in the HTPC section since he is a noobie
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    Netflix streaming coming to Xbox 360

    Sure beats the slow VMC plugin and buying the roku player when I already have a 360. http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/netflix-coming-exclusively-to-xbox-360-at-no-additional-cost/
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    What is the website that calculates the costs per gb of hard drives?

    There was a thread somewhere in this forum where a user mentioned a website that gathers prices from etailers and calculates the lowest $/gb. I remember seeing it in here a few weeks ago but since search is down and google is worthless for searching forums I can't find it. Anyone have a link?
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    Missing posts?

    I'm seeing page 7 in this thread (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1299962&page=6) but I can't get past page 6. I remember this happening last time with the database errors and I don't know if the new server will fix the problem but I just wanted to bring this to your attention if you...
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    Best Buy HD-DVD firesale. YMMV.

    Gizmodo is reporting that all HD-DVDs are $9.99 and tv series are 70% off. I'll be going to my local BBY in a little while just to check it out.
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    Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is now free!

    I just saw the ad on the 360 dashboard and I'm downloading it now.
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    Odd problem with Vista's Network Map

    I have an odd problem lately with the network map. When ever my xbox 360 is turned on i get an errors saying "An error happened during the mapping process." But when the xbox is off I can just hit refresh and the map works. Does anyone have an ideas about what could be causing this...
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    Forum not updating?

    I don't know if this is just me or if everyone is having this problem but I haven't seen a new post in 45 minutes and its not showing anyone online.
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    WTB: Your HD-DVDs

    I picked up the 360 HD DVD addon the other day when it went on sale and now I'm looking to get some movies for a small collection. Looking for: The 40 Year Old Virgin We Were Soldiers Apollo 13 The Bourne Movies Harry Potter movies The Kingdom Superman Returns and maybe others you are looking...
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    FS: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe w/ X2 3800+ and 2GB Ram

    I want to sell this as a combo (at least the cpu/mobo) since I don't have a box to ship the cpu in safely and will just leave it secured in the socket if its okay with the buyer. Price: SOLD Sorry for the crappy pics. I broke my digital camera last fall riding a roller coaster at...
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    Best way to ship a cpu?

    I have some parts I'm going to be selling soon but I only have the original box for the mobo. I don't have one of those cases for my 3800x2 and I dont have anything to stick some ram in. What is the best way to ship those things without damaging anything?
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    WD Caviar 500GB 300MB/S 16mb Cache - $87.99 at Best Buy

    Best Buy has put these on clearance. They are $172.99 marked down to about $88. I picked up the last two at my local store and my friend priced matched his from a few weeks ago when it was on sale. The model # is WD5000KSRTL. YMMV.
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    Cooler Master CM690 $19.99AR at Micro Center

    http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0265143 Rebate form is below the product description in a pdf. Does anyone know how good MC is about rebates? Are the quick about them?
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    Help connecting sub to new reciever

    I bought a Harmon/Kardon AVR-146 off bestbuy.com earlier today and I just noticed that the subwoofer out on the back is an RCA plug and my subwoofer that came with my Kenwood home theater in a box uses speaker wire to connect. I don't have the money to buy a new sub but if I really had to i...
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    External Enclosure Suggestions

    Does anyone have any good recommendations for an 3.5 IDE to USB 2.0 enclosure in the $25-$25 shipped range? The drive wont be accessed constantly so a fan may not be necessary(I dont know) but I'll just be using it for storage of my music and video files and the occasional dvd backup if I ever...
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    All versions of vista on the same disk?

    I remember seeing a while back that MS was going to put all versions of Vista on the same DVD and it woud install the correct one based on the serial you put in. Does anyone know if that is still the case? I just got a new laptop but HP makes you buy restore disks and I don't like my only...
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