Over break I’m building a home theater PC.. I figured having my computer and my TV be two separate things was kind of pointless. I might upgrade the other PC I built into a web server. Here are the stats so far for the parts I’ve bought and installed.. I’m just missing memory. All prices are displayed and rounded as: (actual/retail):

  • Case: Ultra MicroFly MicroATX ($30/$60)
  • Mobo: ASUS A8R-MX/SI Socket 939
  • CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.2Ghz Socket 939 ($95 with Mobo)
  • Memory: Patriot 1GB PC3200 ($90/$105)
  • Video card: EVGA GeForce 7600GT 256MB ($90/$200)
  • Hard drive: Samsung 160GB (had it before)
  • Optical: Sony DRU-120C CD/DVD Double Layer Rewritable ($10/$40)
  • PSU: Ultra 500W (Free!/$40)
  • Keyboard: Logitech S510 Media Keyboard ($10/$30)
  • TV Tuner: Hauppauge PVR-150 MCE ($50/$100)
  • Heatsink/Cooling: ($20/$40)

The total so far: $393.95
Amount I’ve saved: $296.03
Thanks to Black Friday and mail-in rebates.

Here’s the case!

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