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[stopit5]

Originally Posted by omgitswes

I think I understand now.
Anyone know how this one is?

Amazon product ASIN B005FPT38A

It's made with parts from silicondust (makers of HDhomerun Prime), using the hauppauge branding, from your needs it seems like the best solution for you.
To answer your single stream question, the first cablecards used to only be able to handle 1 tuner, the newer cablecards handle as much as the device your using handles. 

S Card (single stream)   and the M Cards are called Multi-stream.  S cards arent used anymore, you could always ask your provider to make sure your getting an M Card, you only need one. 

Regarding the book-size barebone system that I linked to, it used to be more expensive the prices are coming down, IMO its perfect for HTPC its powerful enough, and the right size to be in a living room type of environment.

Their has been computers in the same form factor but its more popular for nettops which is just a tower version for a netbook, which have extremely lame specs.

I dont own any of the stuff yet, but I plan to buy it to setup my media center.

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by omgitswes

I actually tried registering there yesterday and it said registration was closed

, try again i just registered

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by omgitswes

I actually tried registering there yesterday and it said registration was closed

, try again i just registered

 

[Deleted member 37467]

I can't quote the person who told me I needed a GPU, but I'm pretty sure my CPU has onboard graphics.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a complete noob when it comes to PC's.

 

[Deleted member 37467]

I can't quote the person who told me I needed a GPU, but I'm pretty sure my CPU has onboard graphics.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a complete noob when it comes to PC's.

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by Hyper

I can't quote the person who told me I needed a GPU, but I'm pretty sure my CPU has onboard graphics.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a complete noob when it comes to PC's.

the cpu does but the motherboard you selected doesn't support onboard graphics (notice the lack of hdmi, dvi, or vga ports on the board)

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by Hyper

I can't quote the person who told me I needed a GPU, but I'm pretty sure my CPU has onboard graphics.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a complete noob when it comes to PC's.

the cpu does but the motherboard you selected doesn't support onboard graphics (notice the lack of hdmi, dvi, or vga ports on the board)

 

[Deleted member 37467]

Damn, I didn't even realize I needed both, but that makes sense.

I guess I'll call them tomorrow and see if they can do something about it.

I'm guessing this is the one that I should've ordered:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16813131773

Thanks for the info!

 

[Deleted member 37467]

Damn, I didn't even realize I needed both, but that makes sense.

I guess I'll call them tomorrow and see if they can do something about it.

I'm guessing this is the one that I should've ordered:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16813131773

Thanks for the info!

 

[GreenNGold89]

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

 

[GreenNGold89]

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

 

[sladewilson]

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

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[sladewilson]

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

get this instead
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[/td] [/tr][/table][table][tr][td]Dell OptiPlex SX280 All-in-One Pentium 4 3.0GHz 2GB 80GB CDRW/DVD 20" Widescreen LCD XP Professional[/td] [/tr][tr][td] [/td] [td] [table][tr][td]

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Today's Deal:   $259.99

[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Qty   [/td] [/tr][tr][td]Limit 2  AUTOMATIC FREE SHIPPING

[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][/table][table][tr][td] [table][tr][td]Part #:[/td] [td]  SX280-P430-20-MAR-R[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Warranty:[/td] [td]  90 Days[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Condition:[/td] [td]  Refurbished[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Packaging:[/td] [td]  Plain Box[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Ship Weight:[/td] [td]  36 lbs[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Manufacturer:[/td] [td]  Dell[/td] [/tr][tr][td]MFG Part #:[/td] [td]  SX280[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Model #:[/td] [td]  OptiPlex SX280[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Supported By:[/td] [td]  Geeks[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [td]

• Dell OptiPlex SX280 Pentium 4 3.0 GHz All-in-One Desktop PC
  
  
• General Features:
• Ultra Small Form Factor design
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed w/CoA
• Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor
• 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
  More Details ...

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[sladewilson]

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

 

[sladewilson]

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

 

[whyhellothere]

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

 

[cwrite78]

Originally Posted by sladewilson

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

you're going to need an adapter for the 24 pin MoBo cable, or else it won't turn on.

i cannot remember the name of it right now, or you can use this:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16899261023

PSU won't turn on unless the 24pin adapter is connected

 

[cwrite78]

Originally Posted by sladewilson

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

you're going to need an adapter for the 24 pin MoBo cable, or else it won't turn on.

i cannot remember the name of it right now, or you can use this:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16899261023

PSU won't turn on unless the 24pin adapter is connected

 

[sladewilson]

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by sladewilson

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

you're going to need an adapter for the 24 pin MoBo cable, or else it won't turn on.

i cannot remember the name of it right now, or you can use this:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16899261023

PSU won't turn on unless the 24pin adapter is connected

i juss bought a 1200 WTT from EBAY for 24.99

thermaltake

 

[sladewilson]

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by sladewilson

if your power supply DIES can you take it out hook it up to the wall out let ,if its dead for real it wont power on or the fan dont spin riight ?

you're going to need an adapter for the 24 pin MoBo cable, or else it won't turn on.

i cannot remember the name of it right now, or you can use this:

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16899261023

PSU won't turn on unless the 24pin adapter is connected

i juss bought a 1200 WTT from EBAY for 24.99

thermaltake

 

[4318michaeljohnson4318]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

my man slade trying to hook it up with that HS library swag with that set up

 

[4318michaeljohnson4318]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

my man slade trying to hook it up with that HS library swag with that set up

 

[GreenNGold89]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

About how much do you think it would cost to build a computer with similar specifications to that gateway or hp? 

 

[GreenNGold89]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

Originally Posted by bbllplaya23

Could someone help me out?

Would you guys say this is worth $370 (I got a $50 gift card)? It's for my parents and it's just going to be used for internet, looking at pictures, etc. (no gaming or anything). My price range is around $400 but I'm willing to spend more if this isn't going to be reliable enough. Thanks guys.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-...F8&qid=1323098082&sr=8-4

build your own & save money.

however, i'd pick this gateway>>>> that hp tho.
better cpu/gpu(A6>>Pentium 630)
more HD space( 1TB>750GB)
USB 3.0 support
& its $30 cheaper. Only thing the HP has over it is that it has Wifi & the Gateway doesn't.

@ what slade posted. $260 for some nasty refurbished machine with a  P4

About how much do you think it would cost to build a computer with similar specifications to that gateway or hp?