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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Thanks for the reply! - I'm not planning on Overclocking or even using the PCI slots right now for this system, would ECS do well for these purposes? My main concern was reliability and service - the 3 year warranty is good but no use if they suck at the customer service right? Have you had any...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    @ Zap - Just saw the GD06 you had mentioned above, in fact saw it in this month's Max PC issue, that is the case they used for the $1200 high end Gaming / HTPC build that they have featured there! Pretty nice case (although I would not need the hot swap drive bays and stuff) - its too pricey...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    CPU Choice - A4 Llano: Bought @ Microcenter for $76 (incl. Tax)! So this is already bought, appreciate all the good discussion points you folks bought up, had me reconsider many times and I'm sold on this! Any more discussion on the CPU here would be futile! - PRICE, PRICE, PRICE! I would...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Please read the entire thread - you would see why that is not even close to the truth! That is not all that he has said, despite being proved wrong multiple times, all I'm asking is to move his baseless arguments to his own thread and leave this one alone! I'm convinced as far as the build...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    @ mfenn - You are missing the point again for the 95th time, in fact since this thread was started (or since I did not take your suggestion of the G620) you have missed the point. Nobody here ever said that the Llano platform is the answer to all our prayers or is the best CPU available. All...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Thanks fffblackmage, that is what I wanted to know! I think I would end up going with the AS Rock. Have you ever had a reason to RMA one of those boards or contact ECS customer support?
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Any comments on the above MoBo - it has a 3 year warranty but I've had no experience or familiarity with the brand - so anyone who has worked with this brand/product please comment on their reliability and quality please? Or should I just spend the extra and stick with the AS Rock?
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Has anyone used or have heard about these Motherboards - ECS A75-M2 Socket FM1 A75 mATX AMD Motherboard? It is sold out on Newegg! It is by far the cheapest I have seen with 6 - SATA III connectors and a USB 3.0 on board header as well as 2 USB 3.0 ports? Would I regret it if I use this...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    @ mosox - Also price was another concern as well for me! My point was if I can get something with much better test results (an APU - built for improved graphics performance, as compared to a CPU) for the same or lesser price, then why not? Especially if I don't care much about improved CPU...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    @ The Advocate - That looks like a great build, thanks for posting the pictures. Makes it much easier for me to visualize how mine will look after the build - I'm a visual person :) ! I am right now debating between the GD05B and the Antec case I'd originally planned with. The only thing...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    - well if you have read the posts then you know he never ever mentioned that, I did and said this - I get your reasoning based on power consumption and heat, concerns for me too! Now that and the comparison chart you posted are reasonable factors, which is much better than personal attacks...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Well starting off from before this became personal - I'm happy with the processor I picked - I 'm looking for a good IGP in the CPU and if I can get twice the graphics (75% for the HD 6410D - the dual core APU, and 30% performance for HD 2000 - Intel Pentium G620) for the same price I'll take...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    mfenn I'm going to word it as politely as possible - but I don't take racial slurs lightly sir. English is absolutely my native tongue and as evident from the above sentence you typed, I do speak and type in English with better clarity, and more eloquently! Read what you typed again and you...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    - No mistake there, all of which the AMD processors does better than the Intel Pentium G620, which was your recommendation. So no argument there, we can't argue with facts and proven test results from multiple sites across multiple benchmarks, right! Now if it was the Core i-series CPU's then...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    @mfenn -Thank you for the prompt replies. I was walking out the door when I saw your last post, but after I got back, I was doing some research based on your assertion that the Pentium G620 is a faster and better processor than even the Quad Core Llano's to see if I needed to switch and found...
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    H61 vs. H67 chipsets - anything bad besides no SATA 6Gb?

    Does anyone know what the real diff between a H61 and an H67 chipset is? This thread was talking about the H61 not having SATA 6Gb/s support, but that is not true - check this! So if it has SATA 6gb/s and USB 3.0 support then what is it lacking for intel to price it lower, is it just the...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Thanks mfenn! Appreciate the quick response!
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    I was writing the post above while you posted that, so there it is, I did not like the CPU (performance, graphics, lifecycle), MoBo, spending more on the RAM, Case - that was my pick when I was considering mini-ITX, but the PSU was not what I wanted (well you suggested that because of the form...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    This is the build I came up with for now, still open to changes: As per my post above - stretching the budget and fixing the form factor as micro ATX, here is what I'm considering now: CPU : AMD A4-3400 Llano 2.7GHz - $78 - Was looking at the quad core AMD A6-3650 but decided on the dual core...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Thanks for that build and the links! Not something I would go for though :( With these 2 changes, what can we change the build to something better: 1) Micro ATX is okay - I was just using the PS3 size as a comparison, maybe I should have said, the size of my Yamaha Receiver . 2) If I stretch...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Thanks Zap! I did not get that deal - even though I read your post only today, your list of recommendations looks great and is a great starting point! I have decided to got that way and build an HTPC for now and maybe expand storage later to get the NAS capabilities, anything special I need...
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    Mid level HTPC build - Need help picking out a CPU/Mobo & Case!

    Hi, I'm getting the component specs in place for a new HTPC build (was thinking about a NAS build but figured out what I really needed was an HTPC to play my ripped movies)! Need help figuring out which way to go - need help picking a CPU/MoBo & Case: Objective for the new build: The HTPC...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Hi All - had an urgent help request regarding this build: Newegg Shell Shocker Deal - DIY Combo Would this be a good combo for my NAS/HTPC combo build??? As this expires today, I would appreciate any help I can get quickly on deciding, please. Thank you! Yes, I am thinking of combining my NAS...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    - I don't know does it? :D, I have no idea what is the diff between those 2 is, called mine Media server, because that is what I intend to use it for - serving media to my TV's, and feeding my entertainment needs with it's Service :P! I'm finally reaching the conclusion after much research and...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Nothing special just a media server and storage. Would be nice if it is a trans-coding server for converting files into formats that can be played on various devices - is there something like that?
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Thank you for the quick response! I considered the Windows Home Server but read that HP is discontinuing the product and Windows hasn't said anything about the support for the future! Also I did not see anything cheaper in the Home Server, everything was at least $300 or more, where as for...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Hi All, I am planning on getting a NAS primarily with the intention of multimedia streaming between my PC that I built with help from guys on this forum, (specs in my profile) my laptop (Gateway Intel core i3, 8GB RAM) and my DLNA devices (PS3, X Box 360, Yamaha RX-V671 Network Receiver)! I...
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    NAS & Gigabit Ethernet questions!

    Hi All, I am planning on getting a NAS primarily with the intention of multimedia streaming between my PC that I built with help from guys on this forum, (specs in my profile) my laptop (Gateway Intel core i3, 8GB RAM) and my DLNA devices (PS3, X Box 360, Yamaha RX-V671 Network Receiver)...
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    Home Networking Advice - Wired & Wireless

    Thanks for the quick reply! Appreciate it! Would a Powerline adapter (Home plug adapter) solve my dilemma and help me connect the desktop using a wired connection (and get greater connection speeds) and not have to relocate anything? Thanks, Abhi
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    Home Networking Advice - Wired & Wireless

    Hi, Need help with some home networking connection speed problems, got a few questions, which I'm going to describe in as much detail as possible below! I just finished my new system build and was planning on using a wireless adapter for my internet connection, I first tried with a PCI e...
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    Wireless Adapters for my first build!

    Hi All, Need some help trying to figure out which Wireless Adapter to get for my first build: My desktop is in the basement and the router (Netgear Rangemax N) is in the first floor office/bedroom, the distance is about 25 ft diagonally. the basement has all my entertainment gear, and most...
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    I'm in the market for a mid range GPU - Nvidia or AMD ???

    The system is primarily used for work and entertainment, meaning streaming video, DVD/ blu ray movies and such, the work part is a lot of analytical software, crunching a lot of numbers and such, nothing for the GPU there. Yes the software is Adobe Premiere & Corel Draw - movie editing is...
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    I'm in the market for a mid range GPU - Nvidia or AMD ???

    This would be my first GPU purchase in a long long time, for my first build. Max Budget : $ 200 (+/- 10%) Primary Purpose : Few Games now and then, some video editing (not professional, just home videos) - some Photoshop work. System Specs (Config): 1 CPU: Intel i5 - 2500K - 3.3 GHz 2...
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    I'm in the market for a mid range GPU - Nvidia or AMD ???

    This would be my first GPU purchase in a long long time, for my first build. Max Budget : $ 200 (+/- 10%) Primary Purpose : Few Games now and then, some video editing (not professional, just home videos) - some Photoshop work. System Specs (Config): 1 CPU: Intel i5 - 2500K - 3.3 GHz 2...