Budget TiVo System
Dedicated HTPC running Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit using MediaPortal with TVSeries and other plugins.
Current Computer as of (9/1/2009):
| Case | Mainboard | Processor | CPU Cooler | Memory |
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| Antec New Solution Alu MicroATX + 380Watt |
ECS MicroATX GeForce 780G HDMI |
AMD Socket AM2+ AMD X2 BE-2400 |
Cooler Master Vortex 752 |
Mushkin PC2-6400 2x 2GB Module |
| $ 84.99 $ 14.29 s&h |
$ 55.99 Free s&h |
$ 30.00 Free s&h |
$ 23.99 Free s&h |
$ 34.99 Free s&h |
| Harddisk #1 | Harddisk #2 | HDD Bay | Remote | Controls |
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| WD SATA II 1TB 32MB Cache |
WD SATA II 1.5 TB 32MB Cache |
QuickSwap HDD Expansion Bay |
ATI Remote Wonder Radio Frequency |
Logitech 2x Gamepads |
| $ 79.99 Free s&h |
$ 109.99 Free s&h |
$ 29.41 $ 5.89 s&h |
$ 39.00 Free s&h |
$ 29.99 $ 6.54 s&h |
| Total | ||||
| $ 545.06 | ||||
Other HTPC Parts:
| THX Sound | Projector | Ceiling Mount | Speaker Wire | |
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| Logitech Z-5500 5.1 THX |
Acer 1280x720 720p/1080i |
ATDEC TH-WH-PJ-CM |
Metra SW916BL-250 |
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| $ 210.41 $ 34.55 s&h |
$ 698.78 $ 10.45 s&h |
$ 77.62 $ 9.99 s&h |
$ 43.03 $ 8.50 s&h |
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| Television | HD Splitter | Audio Cable | HD Cables | |
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| Philips 34" 1080i / 34PW9815 |
3-RCA Component Splitter 1M-to-2F |
S/P-DIF TOSLink Cable |
Cables To Go 50' Component |
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| Craigslist Free s&h |
$ 1.95 $ 6.55 s&h |
(free) | $ 23.92 $ 5.88 s&h |
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| Total (including tax and S&H) | ||||
| $ 1131.63 | ||||
Home Entertainment Extras:
| Popcorn | Hotdogs |
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| Nostalgia KPM508 Popcorn |
Nostalgia HDM503 Hotdogs |
| $ 61.87 $ 9.99 s&h |
$ 34.00 $ 9.99 s&h |
| Total (including tax and S&H) | |
| $ 115.85 | |
The projector is out of commision right now, until I find the funds to replace mainboard.