The Computer Megathread

[FireFish]

How is this for the PSU instead?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148041

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[Jerome]

How is this for the PSU instead?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148041

-i'm stupid-

[aludane]

Asus Atom D525 AT5IONT-I Mini ITX Motherboard Includes Sound Graphics and Lan - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003OXAGTU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0GZTZ5ZNW10841GWSQ1P&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294

2x Kingston Valueram DDR3 1066MHz CL7 Non ECC 1GB SODIMM Memory Module - MUST MATCH THIS CODE (KVR1066D3S7/1G) Can be found in Product details on the Amazon Product page - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Valueram-1066MHz-SODIMM-Memory/dp/B0019T20S6/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352915437&sr=1-1

Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Barracuda-500GB-Internal-Drive/dp/B005F306RY/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352916191&sr=1-12

Asus DRW-24B5ST 24x Internal SATA DVD Drive - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-DRW-24B5ST-Internal-SATA-Drive/dp/B007IKS7AU/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352916395&sr=1-2

Logitech K120 Keyboard - UK Layout - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-K120-Keyboard-UK-Layout/dp/B003PO22H2/ref=sr_1_13?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352916668&sr=1-13

Akasa Crypto Mini ITX Case with 60W PSU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-Crypto-Mini-ITX-Case/dp/B004BDXG76/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1353355495&sr=1-4

TDP on the processor is 16w I believe. Overall wattage would be below 30 I think but I'd just like someone to check through all my components quickly. I've checked the RAM on the motherboard's specifications so that's fine.

[KoopaScooper]

Your build could run off a 300watt.

No, it couldn't. the 550Ti alone demands about ~155W idle, under load it can consume up to ~250W, and including the board and processor, 300W just wouldn't cut it. 550W+ is recommended. Please know what the forget you're talking about next time, please.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200

[Jerome]

No, it couldn't. the 550Ti alone demands about ~155W idle, under load it can consume up to ~250W, and including the board and processor, 300W just wouldn't cut it. 550W+ is recommended. Please know what the forget you're talking about next time, please.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200

wops
i forgot the gpu
yeah use koopascooper's psu
wait why not a hd 7770? it's more efficient, it's more powerful, and it's in the same price range.

[Isjix]

How is this for the PSU instead?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148041

is this in reply to my post earlier? i can't have blue lights because it'd look weird with my green ones

well, nevermind, found a good one

[FireFish]

Thanks Koopa you are a lovey beast.

[Mulch]

Is having an i7-2600 really overkill I mean I get hate whenever I tell someone what my cpu is and I don't really think it's that big of a deal.

[Headcrab Zombie]

What are good specs for a home theater PC?
I really have no idea what's needed

If it changes your answers at all, it's for a Project Management class. I won't actually me building it, but I still need specifications as detailed as if I were actually going to. I may use the suggestions for modifications to my mom's current HTPC that my dad built, however

[KoopaScooper]

A home theater? At least a Dual-Core Processor at ~1.8GHz should be sufficient for decoding most types of video, also an HDCP ready video card with HDMI (most integrated graphics have this nowadays) or S-Video, and a Blu-Ray drive or TV/Satellite tuner is optional. Hard drive space is also pure option. It shouldn't take much RAM, but if you're going to have Windows on it use at least 2GB or more.

[SpreadsPlague]

Is having an i7-2600 really overkill I mean I get hate whenever I tell someone what my cpu is and I don't really think it's that big of a deal.

definitely not overkill. I have an i7-2600k and overclocked it a fair amount and I still don't consider it overkill.

[Headcrab Zombie]

A home theater? At least a Dual-Core Processor at ~1.8GHz should be sufficient for decoding most types of video, also an HDCP ready video card with HDMI (most integrated graphics have this nowadays) or S-Video, and a Blu-Ray drive or TV/Satellite tuner is optional. Hard drive space is also pure option. It shouldn't take much RAM, but if you're going to have Windows on it use at least 2GB or more.

I'll probably just list the specs of my mom's current HTPC.


I'm considering upgrading it to a much larger hard drive, and (assuming this is legal, since we own legal physical copies; correct me if I'm wrong) ripping our movie collection onto the hard drive and putting the discs in boxes and putting them in storage. Anyone have suggestions on preferred programs for doing this? I'd like something easy to use so I can explain to my mom to do it so I don't have to every time she gets a new movie.

[Freeze]

Can someone link me to the cheapest possible laptop that could run TF2 at mid settings with 60 fps and binding of isaac at lowest settings at a decent fps?
Thanks

last time reposting :(

[KoopaScooper]

Making an ISO or disk image out of certain disks (movies, video games, most copyrighted material) is against the law under certain circumstances, but they're for archival purposes under fair use, so I think they're fine. Check your local laws. Here's an article about legality if you want to read more.
I personally use Alcohol 52%, but I hear you can use VLC to rip them instead of making a disk image. Either way this guide is pretty informative.

last time reposting :(

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131323

[SpreadsPlague]

GTX 560 Ti at a huge savings

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130758

GTX 580 for only $300 (40% off, this is a steal!!) ... well it's refurbished but oh well

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130704


sooo much stuff on sale