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For Sale is a USED Antec P182 computer case. Its got a couple scratches that are visible but overall in good condition. This is one of Antec's more quiet cases and in addition to being built to be silent I have added Acoustimat Foam to both sides and along the top back and between chambers. I...

Currently I have a WD Live TV. It works great to stream my MKV's from a 3TB Seagate HDD. But I'm running out of space fast so I want to look for a better solution. So I'm looking to build a small NAS that can also run XBMC (if needed). I'm looking to build something to store and stream my MKV...

I'm upgrading to a different rack this weekend, so this one has to go. Lets say 115 bucks local. Feel free to shoot me offers via PM. I'm willing to drive a little bit to meet up as well. **Note** Equipment in the picture not included

I've been out of the desktop audio game speaker wise for a bit. I'm looking for a set of Studio Monitors for use when sitting at my computer desk. They need to be OK close up to a wall. I've already got a set of good floorstanders, but they aren't meant for nearfield and in general a very...

So this is a possible need I have. Here is my scenario. I currently have 8 gigs (4 x 2 gigs) of Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066 memory in my computer in a Antec P182 case. Works great. Problem is I got a new case (Silverstone GD-08b) which requires I change to a different heatsink (Scythe Big...

Title says it all. Looking for a used HTPC case in good condition that can take a ATX motherboard. I'm looking to transplant my current gear into a new case, so I can't do a Micro-ATX or mini ITX case. Prefer something w a external 5.25 bay and 3 or more 3.5 internal bays. Models I'm...

I'm moving my Intel quad core Q9650 into a Silverstone GD-07B case. I wont be able to use my Noctua CPU cooler due to height issues.... So I am looking at buying the Scythe SCSK-1100 Shuriken Rev.B 3 as it used to be one of the best coolers and it WILL fit in the case I am getting. Here is...

So right now I've got a WD Live TV w a attached 3 TB USB HDD. Its almost full, and of course my library will continue to grow, if slow at times. The "original" goal of this setup was a proof of concept on how a HTPC could work, and how nice it would be to have my entire library ripped to it...

So I have a somewhat unique need. I have a couple pieces of Home Theater gear (HT Reciever, 5 channel amp, sub amp) I want to throw some large low rpm case fans on top of to help keep them cool. They are all currently enclosed in a entertaiment center that has doors on the front, and louvers...

I have a older motherboard (Asus P5E) that doesnt have any native USB 3.0 ports. I am in the processing of ripping all my movies to a 3TB USB 3.0 external drive for playback with a WD Live TV. The USB 2.0 transfer speed is holding me back and its time to upgrade if I can. So I need a...

I have a HP DV6-3050US laptop w/ 4 gigs (2 x 2 gigs) of DDR3-1333 10600. I would like to upgrade to 8 gigs but using a 2, 4 gig memory cards. I would like to keep this decently cheap, so say ~50 bucks shipped if thats possible. So what you got?

Need a SSD thats 125 gigs. Prefer to be a newer gen ssd. Max I am willing to spend is about 80 - 90 bucks shipped to 46112. If I have to spend more I may as well just buy the Samsung 840 from Amazon for 120 new in box. So what you got?

So I have a unique situation, I am looking for a couple fans to put horizontally on top of an amp to help dissapate heat. I want it to be almost silent and able to run off either a 5, 7 or 12v power cord. It needs to be able to run directly off power. Prefer if its a 120mm or bigger fan...

So I am struggling with an older laptop and its starting to PISS ME OFF!. I have a HP Pavilion DV6-3050US laptop. It has both a built in low power GPU and dedicated card as well. I am having SERIOUS trouble installing the driver for this card configuration. I cant seem to get it to where I...

So I asked my wife what she wanted for her birthday.... she looks at me (on our nice HP laptop) and says "my own laptop".... so being the nice husband I am, realize that our potential budget for a laptop wont get her a decent one. I then think about "how" I use the laptop and realize I hog it...

So I asked my wife what she wanted for her birthday.... she looks at me (on our nice HP laptop) and says "my own laptop".... so being the nice husband I am, realize that our potential budget for a laptop wont get her a decent one. I then think about "how" I use the laptop and realize I hog it...

I have a A75M-ITX board that has been working for almost a year via HDMI and VGA no problems. I recently installed a Mimo USB monitor to this system. I had the computer on and connected to my Integra receiver via HDMI. All is well and working. I then disabled the Integra to make the Mimo...

Title says it all. Looking for a used or new Gigabyte A75N-USB3 FM1 Mini ITX motherboard. Also need the IO shield as well. Let me know if you have one for sale.

So I am getting back into the process of looking for parts to build a server for home use. I am still not sure what type of server software I will be using (linux based, windows home server, etc). Right now I am searching for a decent motherboard with at least 4-6 SATA ports that will work...

So currently I have about 4 hours of time on my hands while I have my Remicaide infusion. I felt it would be a good use of that time to finally document my entire Mini-ITX build from start to its current semi-finished state. Hopefully this can help folks from running into some of the problems...

So I am building myself a little Mini-ITX machine and being the geek that I am I am looking to sleeve the PSU. Now this PSU is a Pico PSU so there really isnt a lot to it, but I have no idea what tools I need to sleeve it, as well as what size I need to cover the threads on it for both the...

I see that most/all aftermarket coolers are now coming with their own custom backplate to use when mounting. This can sometimes cause compatibility issues. I currently have the ASRock A75M-ITX motherboard which put some of the SMB components in the AMD keep-out area around the FM1 socket...

I am looking to build a HTPC/Music server/player. My requirements are pretty simple 1. Need to be ITX 2. Needs to run Windows 7 & XBMC and some other media players (though not all at the same time) 3. Needs a eSATA port 4. Needs to be around 150 for the motherboard, cpu and ram. 5. Needs...

I am deep in search of a good H61 or H67 motherboard. Below are my needs: 1. 3 or more SATA (either 3 gig or 6 gig) 2. HDMI with a VGA or DVI port. All 3 would be nice but not required 3. Boots quick Things I would like in addition but not required 1. USB 3.0 on rear panel 2. eSATA...

I am looking at building a small mini-itx HTPC for audio playback only. I am looking at getting the G530 Celeron processor (because I need to be able to convert CD's to FLAC pretty quick) and am struggling with the differences between the H61 and H67 motherboards. What do I gain/lose by...

I am looking at building a low cost portable computer system for use as a media playback device (no blu-ray rips, dvd playback, etc, just music). I will be mainly using this computer to copy CD's to a FLAC library and then using other external hardware to playback the music uncompressed. I...

In thinking about how I listen to my music at work, I realized that just about any way you slice it the source components are my biggest issue. Most iPod's Classics lack a nice GUI for navigating menu's easy (compared to the Touch or iPhone), or are limited in HDD space for the price (Touch and...

I am looking to build a HTPC and both setups cost about the same. Looking to play blu-rays via Windows 7 paired w/ XMBC and whatever software comes with the internal blu-ray player Is one of these better than the other for my given application?

So I am looking to build a XBMC HTPC. I am not sure if I want to run just XBMC or XBMC + Windows 7. Either way thats not the reason for this thread. I am looking to get an SSD for my OS drive to keep wattage down and also keep the entire system pretty snappy. I just need to know what...

So I just spent my last week ripping all my audio to FLAC. Now I want to build myself a cheap XBMC box to play it. I also want to use it to rip DVD's and blu-rays (eventually). I have two different builds on Newegg. They are both about the same price, but VERY different. One uses a 3 Ghz...

Hello everyone. It’s been a little bit since I posted here last. I am going to be getting a new desk here shortly and it has very little space. As a result I may need to streamline my current office setup and need your help on figuring out the best way to do so. Currently I have all my...

So this is a crossover thread to an extent. I know lots of us [H] folks use cable sleeving for our PSU cables..... I need a decent cheap vendor for some, but its not for my computer. It for some custom built speaker cables. I need it to be black and 3/8th of an inch. I am in need of...

So I am looking to find and possibly repair the weakest link in my modest 2 channel/office setup. Currently I am running Infinity Primus 162's as my speakers, a Denon 1610 as my reciever/DAC and getting the music via HDMI from a ATI 5450 card that is sending either WMA lossless audio (from CD's...

So I just got a new laptop today for my wife to use when at school and home. We will be getting a new desk to allow us to sit side by side when in the second bedroom which is our office. I currently am driving a set of Infinity Studio Monitor 185's and Primus 162's from a Denon 1610 with my...

I just recently purchased a HP Pavilion DV6 laptop. Just got it in today in fact. Now the next step is to get a laptop stand/port replicator for when my wife is using it at our desk. I have no idea where to start shopping for one (besides HP's site and there have to be better options), or...

I have never purchased a laptop (I dislike that I cant add and subtract components like my desktop :)). As such I am a little out of the game regarding which company has the better reputation/customer service/breaks less. As I cant open this up to tweak it if something breaks I want to ensure I...

Been reading up on the H70 cooler for a possible addition to my rig. Right now I have an Antec P182 case and a Intel Quad Core Q9650 running @ 3.6 Ghz. I read Corsair suggests making this an intake rather then exhaust. I was wondering if anyone had done this using the Front fan placement in...

I have a very interesting problem. I am trying to go from 5.1 down to 2.0 (will add a sub for 2.1 later). As such I need help. This is also on AVSFORUM for those of you who frequent both (like I do :)) Right now I am using a Denon 1610 to power a set of Infinity Studio Monitor 185’s and...

My parents for a wedding gift are giving myself and my fiancee/wife 700 dollars to spend on whatever we want. We decided to use it to replace her crappy dell laptop of 3 years. I have my own desktop massive system so this will mostly be for her to use at school and us on vacation for...