Recent content by turbohardtop

I was not planning to overclock as it would generate a lot of heat. I was hoping to use the pc for video/music playback and some gaming. I have not build a PC for a while and was hoping to build one that is not going to be outdated for a couple of years. Do you think that this combination...

I am building a HTPC rig and is a little lsot in the number of cases available. Please recommend a case that is around $200 or less. Also, do I need to add fans or some passive cooling devices? Thanks. Video: Nvidia 8800GT MotherBoard: Abit IP35 pro CPU: Q6600 Quad core HDD: 2x Seagate...

I am building a HTPC/gaming rig. These are the parts I am planning to have in the platform. Please recommend a PS for this set up. Thanks. Video: Nvidia 8800GT MotherBoard: Abit IP35 pro CPU: Q6600 Quad core HDD: 2x Seagate barracuda 750GB hard drives memory:4gig (2x2GB) I think. DVD...

I guess it will be multiple cable into the receiver then.

Can you pass sound to the 8800GT and out of the HDTV connection (what ever that is)? If so kind of quality is it? and can I add a quality sound card and pass the sound from the sound card. Thanks.

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well, the wife says it is ok to buy a new HTPC so I am trying to build the baddest but I do not want to something that is overkill. This device I am looking to build would be used as a gaming device too. I was not planning to use a tuner in this device since there is no tuner for satellite. I...

I need to build a home theather pc mostly to play saved contents (music, movies and pictures). What components do you recommend. I just read the reviews on the Nvidia GeForce 8800Gt card and plan to use this. Which ATX motherboard and CPU would you recommend in addition to other components...