HTPC Hardware (MB, RAM, Video Card etc)
Wow, the potential of using a board this small are endless! Although at some point I do wonder how small you really need to get. But still, it’s impressive even from a technology standpoint and what it can handle for its size. SlashGear The processor allows the small system to play H.264 video at full HD resolution. The device […]
Read moreWeGotServed is ALL over the news of the just announced MediaSmart WHS Servers from HP, the EX490 and EX495. The 495 is on my wish list, as it includes a dual core CPU to go along with it’s 1.5TB hard drive. Kudos to HP for continuing onward with this product line which has clearly been a success for them. I […]
Read moreFollowing up on the news last night regarding the changes to Cablecard we have some follow up stories from the fellas lucky enough to have made the journey to CEDIA. The DiSH tuner post appears to be a giant tease as it’s claimed to be a "proof of concept" but the CETON tuners do make the DIYer in me drool […]
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Coincidences abound today, as we have two HTPC chassis that have been reviewed out there. This time it’s an offering from Thermaltake, and they have a pretty fancy one to counter the rather plain looking Silverstone. Of course, with those bells and whistles comes a rather hefty $250 price tag, but these guys like it. TechWare Labs If you […]
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Metku has a good photo-filled review up of the SilverStone Grandia chassis. This thing is massive and includes two hot-swap drive bays. I was expecting the system to easily handle heat given its size, but unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case. Metku HTPC-cases never tend to achieve as good temperature readings as tower cases, and the GD03 […]
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Shuttle is the company that really started the trend of fashionable and quiet small form factor PC’s years ago, and they have since quieted down quite a bit. They still are churning out boxes ready for the DIY-er crowd, and this K45 looks like a solid option if you are looking for a small WHS box and only need a […]
Read moreGreat news for cablecard users around the country, as those multi-hundred dollar tuner investments might actually remain useful for a bit longer. The dreaded SDV is apparantly handled and supported with tuning adapters if your cable provider issues the switch. Note, this does require the new 1.19 firmware with no ETA…but one would guess it would be in time for […]
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First, the good news–it looks like after more than a full year since their press release announcing the product, the (newly named) Home Theater HD is finally being released. Unfortunately even after that long a delay it still seems there are some big issues with these types of cards. While the ASUS Xonar HDAV was initially buggy, they have used […]
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Very interesting press release of some cool looking new silent media center chassis that are coming soon. Heatpipe cooled and 100% fanless, sounds like a perfect fit. Pricing still TBD but hopefully it’s more affordable than some other custom chassis out there. Los Angeles, CA – HD Plex (http://www.hd-plex.com), a manufacturer of premium aluminum HTPC enclosures for the do-it-yourself market, […]
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News of the death of HTPC apparantly haven’t reached ASUS yet who are continuing to roll out boards geared at enthusiasts. Just announced boards that offer a plethora of features are mentioned here, although it is using the 785G chipset…so while they talk up all the crazy audio specifications of the board, we all know it won’t be including 7.1 […]
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