FS/FT announcements/ [H]ot Deals

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Chelica said:
ATI HDTV Dongle
Hey,

I posted this on the For Sale section but since this is the place where the people that are interested in getting one hangs out, I am posting it here also.

I have the purple ATI HDTV DVI Dongle for sale ($22 Shipped). I have decided to just stick with SVideo. So if you are interested, PM me. Also looking to trade out for a nice HSF for my AMD 2600+

Alex
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Since I noticed this one I'll start with Chelica's post. :)
 
I like this idea. the FS/FT forum is a cluster. best deal I have seen lately on HTPC hard drives is the 160gb seagate for $50 after rebates at outpost. I picked up a couple.

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4008242#rebate

this one is a good deal for pure size/$ 250gb for $99AR

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=817716

also, this is a good video card I think. Saphire 9600np 128mb refurb $70.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-305R&depa=0

if you keep an eye onthe refurbs, you can pick up a 256 card for the same price. they popped on there over the weekend and I grabbed a couple.

can this be made a sticky?
 
got my mobo and processor


i now need:

1) USB UIRT
2) Riser card. AGP 8x, + 3 PCI's ... kind of like this, but 1 more PCI slot:

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MATTRESS said:
WTB matx mobo & processor :p
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What brand/CPU range you are looking for might be helpful here. I have a P4 1.6 and mobo that I can't decide if I want to sell off or turn into my "i really need to learn Linux sometime" project.


<----- thanks xENo! :D
 
Localan said:
What brand/CPU range you are looking for might be helpful here. I have a P4 1.6 and mobo that I can't decide if I want to sell off or turn into my "i really need to learn Linux sometime" project.


<----- thanks xENo! :D
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I don't have a preference really... i was hoping for a board that supported 168pin sdram still... that way I don't have to spend more money on ram...
 
Preliminary list of htpc related deals, hopefully more to be added later.

Aluminum optical drive face plates $1 http://www.coolerguys.com/liliac.html
Motherboard accessories http://www.censuspc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=C&Category_Code=MBA001
Refurbed UPS's https://www.refurbups.com/default.asp
Monitors and TV http://www.monitorsdirect.com/
X10 deals http://www.x10.com/onsale/hotdeals.html
Cables http://www.pccables.com/
Best hot deal site with many htpc related deals = Bens Bargains (imho)
 
hmmm, so a nice remote, os and frontend for $175. I spent $99 on my OS, $80 on my frontend, $50 on the remote, and $40 on sageTV. total $269 investment. pretty big difference. need to research MCE a little more to be sure that the recorded tv is not proprietary and see if the interface is custumizable.
 
I've just got around to reading HTPCnew's review of it:
All recorded TV files are what they call DVR-MS files. MAny people complain about this and swear you cant convert them to other formats or even edit the commercials out. To those people I say, do more research. Many free utilities have been around for a long time to do this and can be found all around the internet. On of my favorite MCE specific sites, The Green Button, has a few of the many available plug-ins and tools here.
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I vote this be a sticky. It fell off the front page, and I like the idea. Who's the mod of this forum so we can let them know?
 
That would be me :D

Yeah, we can sticky this but if people start pimping their posting days will be shortened
 
I'm suprised how the prices on the 9800 Pro's have jumped, they use to be close to $150 making a great value, now that those 128-bit cards are out there. :(
 
Just saw this:
Gateway P4 3.0GHz 512MB 250GB DVD±RW w/XP Media Center 2004 for $769

This Gateway 901x Family Media Center provides enjoyable entertainment and powerful computing capacity - all in a single package! Inside this system is an Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM, and storage capacity is easily handled by the huge 250 GB hard drive. Back-up data, access media, or watch DVD's on the DVD±RW/CDRW combo drive.The pre-installed Microsoft XP Media Center Edition 2004 software enhances your overall multi-media experience, and makes it possible to run the Windows XP Media Center while using other programs, or you can just enjoy the Center in full-screen mode without them. Use the remote control just like other home entertainment remotes, and a wireless keyboard and Optical mouse are also included. The family that plays together, stays together - buy this Gateway 901x Family Media Center today!
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If anyone is temped but don't like the case I'd be willing to take it off your hands. :D
 
Newegg Mobo Refurb: Shuttle MK40VN with the KM400 chipset. A socket A, Matx, audio, video, lan equipped mobo for $30 shipped. With the correct processor you'll have a good entry~mid level system. Used socket A athlon's can be picked for dirt cheap in the forsale/trade forum btw (or dig it out of yer closet! :) )

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-150-055R&type=Refurbish

Edit: Karsten: Not to sound like mini-mod but this thread wasn't created to pimp your old hardware. Start a thread in for sale/trade then you can just link it here. You'll get more eyeballs there anyway ;)
 
250 gig, ide, ata 133, 8 meg cache for $109 http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3700356. Not sure what brand it is, looks to be a maxtor. If so i wouldn't recommend it for ultra-silent rigs.

Oh yea. For a budget reciever i found this Sherwood 5.1 for $77 brand new. Has a bunch of inputs in back according to the pic. I have no idea how it compares to other models but those who live near a Fry's can go instore and check it out.

And how about 512megs of PC3200 for $59? Have one, generic, works perfect, enough said.

Edit: Lite-on wireless keyboard w/built-in joystick $20 shipped.

Edit: Seagate 120gb, ide, 8mb cache, 5 year warranty $45 AR shipped
 
Retail Hauppauge PVR 250 $80 after a $50 mfr MIR @ CompUsa. Credit given to member JC419 and his thread in [H] deals (deal not linked)

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=310591&pfp=BROWSE

My hauppauge MFR MIR came real quick comparativly speaking. Like 5-7 weeks according to my shoddy memory :).

Fun fact: If i'm not mistaken Hauppauge is located near it's namesake on the eastern end of Long island NY where there's supposedly quite a few smallish electronics plants. Near Joey Buttofuoco's house :D j/k
 
HOT DEAL AT NEWEGG!

check out this motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-139-147&depa=0

SOYO "SY-P4RC350" ATI 9100 IGP Chipset Motherboard For Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL

Model# SY-P4RC350
Item # N82E16813139147

Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 478 Pentium 4 Prescott(HT)/Celeron D Processors
Chipset: ATI 9100 IGP
FSB: 400/533/800MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM DDR 400/333 Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 3x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x LPT, 1x COM, 1x VGA, 6x USB2.0(Rear 2), 1x S-video out, 1x SPDIF out, 1x RJ45, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 100 up to 4 Devices
Onboard Audio: 6-CH
Onboard Video: ATi Radeon 9100
Onboard LAN: 10/100 LAN
Form Factor: MicroATX





free + $5 s/h
 
1 gig of Kingston HyperX PC3200 for only $144(!!!) shipped after $20 MIR Edit: sry its a price mistake, really $174 AR

High quality gigabit switch with jumbo frames support for only $31.99 AR I have 5 rigs hooked into this bad boy and it easily ranks as one of the best purchases i've ever made. File transfers between rigs are a total non-issue. Think of jumbo frames support as almost like the ability to "overclock" the switches speeds by up to 150%. Something most gigabit switches cannot do. Your pci bus literally becomes the bottleneck.
 
The seagate 200gig ide is back for $69 AR: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4008252

Full Athlon XP Matx rig for $179 + S/H: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4199403

Polk 3 speaker tower $89 each ($178 a pair)+ S/H: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3679035


Black Friday sales: Be sure to visit our [H]ot deals forum to check out all the BF deals. At Staples the western digital 200gb will supposedly go for $50 after the staples easy rebate, all done in-store with no stamps or cutting upc's. Great time to add some gig's for dedicated movie storage!
 
an addition to the post above, I took the price into Circuit City and they did the 110% PM. 3 primus 250 floor speakers for $270 total.
 
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