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Old 08-03-2011 | 06:51 AM
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Just received this email from a vendor
ExaGrid invites you and your team to a lunch and learn event at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Washington, D.C. on August 26, 2011.
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Old 08-03-2011 | 06:52 AM
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Old 08-03-2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by animeS2K
Anyone build a HTPC?

I'm looking at doing one to run XBMC... Initial feedback is that I was shooting WAY too high with specs initially so now I'm looking at an Athlon II x3 build... If I haven't forgotten anything, it looks like it'll be around $425 complete (already have HDDs and BR-ROM).

edit: also considering an SSD for the system/boot drive. 40G should be big enough.
You could always just go with a USB drive if its just for booting. Low power and cheaper than an SSD.
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by animeS2K
Anyone build a HTPC?

I'm looking at doing one to run XBMC... Initial feedback is that I was shooting WAY too high with specs initially so now I'm looking at an Athlon II x3 build... If I haven't forgotten anything, it looks like it'll be around $425 complete (already have HDDs and BR-ROM).

edit: also considering an SSD for the system/boot drive. 40G should be big enough.
You also need a pretty decent processor to be able to play back 1080p video unless you have hardware decoding.
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:15 AM
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:16 AM
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Wud up, Zeke
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:17 AM
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they do have those veggie fruit twist drinks now. i heard those are really good.
This is nasty stuff as well.
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:18 AM
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Wud up, Zeke
Eating a little lunch. You still have hot tub in your trunk?
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:20 AM
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waiting for all the Canon fan boyz to hate on you.
Sony P+S FTW.
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Old 08-03-2011 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by animeS2K
Anyone build a HTPC?

I'm looking at doing one to run XBMC... Initial feedback is that I was shooting WAY too high with specs initially so now I'm looking at an Athlon II x3 build... If I haven't forgotten anything, it looks like it'll be around $425 complete (already have HDDs and BR-ROM).

edit: also considering an SSD for the system/boot drive. 40G should be big enough.
What are you building it for? Google TV just dropped to $99. That can stream your collection of videos... but it doesn't have a BR drive.
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