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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2009 17:08:36 GMT -5
Are these guys speaking English?  I have no idea what they're talking about.  Whatever it is......it looks cool! I'm with Animo on this one. Could you explain what your HTPC does? How does it work, ect? How much does something like that go for? I'm sorry I'm so ignorant, but I guess I'm one of the few who are still holding on to physical media as being my main source of entertainment. Maybe we should start a section here in the forums titled "HTPC for Dummies"...'cause that is definitely where I fit in.  I do have to agree though, it looks real cool!! ;D I may have to buy one just to stare at it. It's a "home theater PC" it's just a computer hooked up to your tv/audio gear. Mine has a blu-ray drive so I can play movies on my big tv with it (as well as playing pc games on a 67") It's very nice if you have lots of music or movies and stuff (or like to play games). It really simplifies having access to all your digital media to your HT. The HTPC case doingok has is meant to look like a high end piece of audio gear so you can have it in your rack without it looking out of place. That case is freaking sweet! Thats a pretty high end case though, most aren't that nice (especially with the touch screen  ) but any pc would work, it's for ascetics. |
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Post by DoingOK on Jul 3, 2009 21:08:17 GMT -5
I used to build a lot of higher end PC's (water-cooled, etc.) and got the bug to build another one. I'm kinda picky on aesthetics, it's my downfall.
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Post by Animo on Jul 3, 2009 22:24:23 GMT -5
LOL.......you should here me at work..............total geek fest. It's OK, I don't know sh** about fishing lures, etc. Lesson #1......One of my Favorites. The Deadly Dick |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 0:34:23 GMT -5
After seeing you case it made me want one  though I don't need the lcd. I love getting new stuff! lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 0:43:39 GMT -5
That's what my old girlfriend used to say every time I stepped out of the shower! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 3:25:24 GMT -5
I just bought my wife a set of pink computer speakers to go with her pink mouse and pen and also her pink chair.    --- BTW, she loves pink! --- |
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Post by slappy on Jul 4, 2009 10:20:26 GMT -5
Hey Doingok, I have another question for you. If you don't mind could you tell me how much your HTPC set you back? I understand that you built it yourself so what you paid and what someone like myself would pay are two completely different numbers. I do really well when it comes to hooking up A/V systems(I'm the guy who gets called as soon as one of my friends buys something new), but building the components...no so much. I have probably close to 500 CD's, 1000 or so DVD's, and a fledgling BlueRay collection and I would love to be able to put it all in one place so to speak. If I understand it correctly this is exactly what a HTPC does right? I'm not much of a "gamer"(LOL, probably the furthest thing from it), so that's not a concern for me. Although, I do have to admit, my wife and I have been known to rock out to Metallica's Guitar Hero after putting the kids to bed....and yes there was ALWAYS liquor involved. ;D |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:55:06 GMT -5
Nothing fancy. Just some TechFlex and cable pants to make up a new pair of cables for when I rewire a couple of things.  |
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Post by RPA-1 man on Jul 4, 2009 13:13:20 GMT -5
Nothing fancy. Just some TechFlex and cable pants to make up a new pair of cables for when I rewire a couple of things. Nice looking cables. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 18:38:32 GMT -5
I just bought that case for $500 shipping included sorry doingok but it was too nice to pass up A good HTPC with good quality hardware would be around $1200, with a few goodies. $1500-2000 with all the goodies. |
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Post by DoingOK on Jul 4, 2009 19:01:39 GMT -5
Hey Doingok, I have another question for you. If you don't mind could you tell me how much your HTPC set you back? I understand that you built it yourself so what you paid and what someone like myself would pay are two completely different numbers. I do really well when it comes to hooking up A/V systems(I'm the guy who gets called as soon as one of my friends buys something new), but building the components...no so much. I have probably close to 500 CD's, 1000 or so DVD's, and a fledgling BlueRay collection and I would love to be able to put it all in one place so to speak. If I understand it correctly this is exactly what a HTPC does right? I'm not much of a "gamer"(LOL, probably the furthest thing from it), so that's not a concern for me. Although, I do have to admit, my wife and I have been known to rock out to Metallica's Guitar Hero after putting the kids to bed....and yes there was ALWAYS liquor involved. ;D I really went a little overboard on components for the HTPC......just because I like nice parts. There's about $2500 in parts there.  N8Doggy- You'll love the case. The only issue I have is you are limited on cd drives......has to be the shorter players (less than 170mm I think?) |
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Post by akbungle on Jul 4, 2009 19:52:23 GMT -5
 We blew out the glass of our last set and waited until stuff went on clearance. ;D |
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Post by DoingOK on Jul 4, 2009 21:15:37 GMT -5
Picked up the flooring today for my clam's new office build.......3/4" thick solid Brazilian Koa wood. sh** looks gorgeous in real life:   |
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Post by RPA-1 man on Jul 4, 2009 21:27:15 GMT -5
Good looking wood. Get your mind out of the gutter. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 22:49:18 GMT -5
Hey Doingok, I have another question for you. If you don't mind could you tell me how much your HTPC set you back? I understand that you built it yourself so what you paid and what someone like myself would pay are two completely different numbers. I do really well when it comes to hooking up A/V systems(I'm the guy who gets called as soon as one of my friends buys something new), but building the components...no so much. I have probably close to 500 CD's, 1000 or so DVD's, and a fledgling BlueRay collection and I would love to be able to put it all in one place so to speak. If I understand it correctly this is exactly what a HTPC does right? I'm not much of a "gamer"(LOL, probably the furthest thing from it), so that's not a concern for me. Although, I do have to admit, my wife and I have been known to rock out to Metallica's Guitar Hero after putting the kids to bed....and yes there was ALWAYS liquor involved. ;D I really went a little overboard on components for the HTPC......just because I like nice parts. There's about $2500 in parts there. N8Doggy- You'll love the case. The only issue I have is you are limited on cd drives......has to be the shorter players (less than 170mm I think?) ahh good to know, thanks! |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:06:39 GMT -5
Picked up the flooring today for my clam's new office build.......3/4" thick solid Brazilian Koa wood. sh** looks gorgeous in real life: \ Koa is such a beautiful wood, and it sounds so sweet when used for a guitar. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 11:23:14 GMT -5
posted before but this is my last large purchase / acquisition  she's a beaut and I have a hell of a time getting this over the lip of the garage. Weighs almost 500 lbs . . . I gotta DIY some kind of ramp system . . |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 17:48:46 GMT -5
holy crap! she's a beaut!
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 5, 2009 20:37:28 GMT -5
posted before but this is my last large purchase / acquisition she's a beaut and I have a hell of a time getting this over the lip of the garage. Weighs almost 500 lbs . . . I gotta DIY some kind of ramp system . . I can smell the sweet smoke of BBQ all the way up here in Missouri  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2009 15:25:33 GMT -5
it is a marvel to work with . . I've always wanted a horizontal smoker and I'm here to tell you this works wonders for me. .
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) but any pc would work, it's for ascetics.
though I don't need the lcd. I love getting new stuff! lol
