HTPC Hardware (MB, RAM, Video Card etc)
Scythe just introduced what appears to be an attractive new option for SFF HTPC use in their low-profile CPU Cooler named Kozuti that only stands 40 mm tall. The cooler uses an 80×10 mm PWM fan to keep both height and width of the cooler under control. The fan airflow can range from 6.0 – 24.82 CFM with a corresponding […]
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Today, Intel has updated their price book with the new line of Sandy Bridge-based Pentium-branded parts and also some of the new Core parts. A quick search on Google Shopping reveals some of them even being available for purchase. Of particular note for HTPC enthusiasts looking for something inexpensive and efficient is the Pentium G620T which has a TDP of […]
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We reviewed the awesome HDPlex H10 a couple months ago, and Mikinho absolutely loved it. Now they’ve got a new smaller form chassis up and the gang at SilentPCReview took it for a spin. No surprise that they joined our ranks in absolutely loving the design and noise (or lack there of) that comes with it. It’s hard not to […]
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We recently covered some recommended parts for Building a Home Theater PC and today we are taking that one step further by taking you through the process of how you can build your very own HTPC. The process is not going to be identical to what you will experience as parts will vary depending on what you select, but hopefully […]
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Lian Li is a case company known for making quality aluminum enclosures. They’ve always erred on the side of form over anything too flashy, but have made an HTPC case for almost 10 years if memory serves me. HTPC’s and home servers are becoming a popular fad at this present time and as more consumers are jumping on this band […]
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We have covered a number of Beginner’s Guides in our effort to help out newcomers to the world of home theater computers. Topics covered include the basics, video resolutions, codecs and how they affect you, media players, frame rates and more. So hopefully you have read and enjoyed those as now the fun part begins–building an HTPC! There are a […]
Read moreWell what an interesting way to start the week off. EngadgetHD shares word that the long awaited SiliconDust PRIME CableCARD tuner has passed Cable Labs certification and has started taking preorders. This supports three CableCARD HD streams. No word on when you might see these, so get in line accordingly. Preorder today at Amazon.com EDIT: Amazon may not be authorized […]
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DEAL NOW OVER Newegg is currently selling the Foxconn NT425H barebone system for a nice cool price of $129.99 with $5 shipping. This sweet looking small form factor Intel atom system would be great for those looking for a low profile all in one secondary HTPC or advanced extenders (those using SageTV or MythTV). Just add ram and a harddrive […]
Read moreRemember when we used to need to convince average consumers to buy the Barracuda IV hard drive for HTPC usage from Seagate over WD or Maxtor? Well fast forward 8 years, and now Seagate is really trying to take over everyone. For a light 1.4 BILLION dollars, this is pretty big. There’s quite a bit more to this deal than […]
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While Press Releases alone are generally not considered news here at Missing Remote the ZOTAC GeForce GT 520 is one of the first NVIDIA 500 series cards geared towards the HTPC market. ZOTAC is pleased to accelerate your digital world with the new ZOTAC GeForce GT 520 graphics card. General details New ZOTAC GeForce GT 520 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce […]
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