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TruthIs1
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_ 		27. May 2008 @ 07:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I want to build a new PC to make it my home media center. Watching, ripping, decoding movies. Mabey some photoshop but I'm not into gaming. I'm not sure what processor or mother board to go with. I have a total budget of $1500. I have only picked out my case and speakers.

I want the Logitech Z-5500 speakers [url=http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/224&cl=us,en][/url]
and the antec P182 case [url=http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81820][/url] because I want it to be as quiet as possible.

What are your suggestions?

Thanks
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krj15489
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_ 		27. May 2008 @ 10:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
cpu $220 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
mobo $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337
ram $85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231145
gpu $85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130085
hdd $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152100

the quad core will be great for ripping and encoding/decoding movies and photoshop work. the motherboard is an excelent overclocker and can take the q6600 over 3ghz with proper cooling. do you also want a tv tuner?
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intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz, asus 8800gt @650-960, gigabyte ds3l
4gb gskill ddr2 1000 ram, corsair 450 watt psu 160gb sata hd and 74gb raptor,750gb sata
lg dvd burner, antec p182 case. logitech 2.1 speakers, logitech g11 keyboard. Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor
modded xbox(softmod),xbox 360 ixtream 2,psp custom firmware 3.51

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TruthIs1
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_ 		27. May 2008 @ 12:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes I want a TV Tuner, I want to make it into a PVR.
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krj15489
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_ 		27. May 2008 @ 12:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
this is an hd tv tuner. there is a dual hd tuner that just came out but im not sure were to buy it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116015
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intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz, asus 8800gt @650-960, gigabyte ds3l
4gb gskill ddr2 1000 ram, corsair 450 watt psu 160gb sata hd and 74gb raptor,750gb sata
lg dvd burner, antec p182 case. logitech 2.1 speakers, logitech g11 keyboard. Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor
modded xbox(softmod),xbox 360 ixtream 2,psp custom firmware 3.51
sammorris
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_ 		28. May 2008 @ 15:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Good choice on the speakers and case! :)
Krj's recommendations for the other components are pretty good, but I'd use this graphics card instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102703
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TruthIs1
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 12:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
any ideas on a nice quiet power supply?
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sammorris
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 14:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Corsair HX.
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TruthIs1
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 16:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
how many watts would I need?
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sammorris
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 16:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The 520W version will be ample.
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TruthIs1
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 16:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks sammorris, I think I rather go with Cosair Ram too would this be right with the mother board nd what's a good heatsink/fan for cooling /overclocking. Sorry for all the questions, but I promise good Karma.
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TruthIs1
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 16:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Would this ram work [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145176][/url]
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sammorris
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_ 		30. May 2008 @ 16:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
To post URLs, just cut and paste the link, don't bother with the square bracket url command.

That RAM's pretty good, though I haven't used it myself. I use two sets (four sticks) of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
I'm not sure what would be best for overclocking.

For the heatsink I'd say the Freezer 7 Pro or the Xigmatek.
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