Turning Old PC into an HTPC
#16
Alright I guess I will order that one. I just like newegg better because Im 1 state over so it takes 24-48 hours to get here and they are easy to deal with returns and such. But I guess I have to just do it on this one!

Oh well Ill order yours now I really hope I dont have to wait a week for a Power supply.
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#17
well i dont know how much it'll take,
but i confirm its the correct PSU shape
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#18
eskro Wrote:well i dont know how much it'll take,
but i confirm its the correct PSU shape

Alright well thank you for your help and quick response! once again your a life saver!
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#19
my pleasure, and to anyone reading this thread,
please also read the forums stickies!!
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#20
toymachine2009 Wrote:Ordered the ones Bluray suggested in post 3! Seems like this is wrong PSU for this case because it is way off.
Damn, I'm very sorry bud! That is what 5 kids do me from time to time. I meant to suggest the ATX not TFX. Seasonic part numbers are very similar too. I meant to post this 300W version- SeaSonic SS-300ET.

I corrected my previous post so no one else try to order it.
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#21
bluray Wrote:I corrected my previous post so no one else try to order it.

this deals good bluray, link to this one
Seasonic SS-350ET 350W ATX12V $45 free shipp *Power cord not included
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#22
SO I RMA'd PSU and ordered a new one. Puttting everything else in now so when it comes I can pop it in and be done!
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#23
can u show me what other parts u got?

oh and, off topic, i had to RMA my rii mini keyboard twice, so, i know how it sucks...

and i even end'up selling it and bought a microsoft ARC keyboard
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#24
eskro Wrote:can u show me what other parts u got?

oh and, off topic, i had to RMA my rii mini keyboard twice, so, i know how it sucks...

and i even end'up selling it and bought a microsoft ARC keyboard

Ordered Everything that Bluray posted in Post 4.. The SSD and the Memory and Case.

I had an old Computer I used the motherboard and processor from which I linked to in the first post of this thread.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...dlc=en#N64

Cpu: intel core 2 duo E6550 at 2.3 ghz
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#25
Ram is ok,

your gonna use the built-in video or go for a seperate GPU?

for your SSD, i dont think u can use AHCI with that motherboard.
not sure its in the BIOS.
this improves SSD speed.

also, those Six SATA connectors are SATA-I or SATA-II ?
this will affect SSD speed too!!
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#26
ok looks like it does support SATA-II, thats good.

it supports AHCI too!
Southbridge: ICH9R means AHCI capable mobo!
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#27
I plan to eventually Order a HD 6450 and put it in right now I am using 8400gs Nvidia just cause I have it laying around.

I believe it does support AHCI because I Did see that in the BIOS.
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#28
yes i just edited my last post Tongue

Southbridge: ICH9R means AHCI capable mobo!
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#29
8400gs Nvidia will play 1080P but will macroblock when u'll FF or RW under win7
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#30
eskro Wrote:8400gs Nvidia will play 1080P but will macroblock when u'll FF or RW under win7

Yea like I said its temporary especially with me having to dish out extra $$ on another PSU it will have to wait :/
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