I am looking to build a new desktop computer (waiting now because of the Thailand floods) and was wondering what kind of storage is going to be needed with a TV tuner card. The reason for the tuner card is that i do not want to pay for an extra box and the DVR plan from my service provider. I want to be able to record the shows i want and then be able to access them from anywhere.

It system will also be used as a backup and ftp server for use of those people in my household. I also do virtual machines when trying out new software or creating a program for different OSes

the backups for my laptop and my dying desktop already about 500GB

im planning on:

the ceton infiniTV 4 or a lower priced tv tuner — i can deal with not recording HBO and other cable channels if needed

mid to high range AMD or Nvidia graphics card preferably sli or crossfireX capable

40 – 64 GB SSD for the OS

8 – 16 gb of ram (probably going to do 16 for virtualization and gaming)

originally i was thinking of doing 2 drives either 2TB or 3TB for all the storage but i dont know if i should do go with 3 drives considering ceton recommends 350GB for 50 hrs and i dont know how often i will be able to keep up with the shows because of school (college student)

Hi Friends. I wish to purchase a personal laptop. I choosed Dell when my brother asked me to purchased one for him & even after 3yrs yet he’s very satisfied with it, in all terms. I too got an ASUS 1yr back & requested moneyback since it had frequent problems. Though ASUS too was good.

For now I wish to purchase one for a bit LONG TERM. My concerns are :
1) DURABLE & RELIABLE hardware
2) STABLE & COOL under multi-tasking
3) Gaming (FarCry2 & GTA IV)
4) Serious Youtubing & Torrent Downloading
5) Virtualization.

I’m gonna run it breakfree for major part of the day. (I Love ThinkPads but dont wish to purchase now). I’m messed up with Lenovo (best brand 2010-11), Sony (remained just cool even after 48hr of my usage) & to some percent with ASUS (I used it continuously without restarting it even once for 5days). Plz help me to which brand should I stand with on the given grounds.

Moreover in short pl add Core i3 or Core i5 & AMD vs NVIDIA for the same. Thx alot

i’m trying to buy parts for a computer i want to build… i have a list of parts but i need advise if they will all work together.. a little over 500bucks

core: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Quad Core CPU
Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Type: Desktop
Processor Interface: Socket AM3
Processor Class: Phenom II
Processor Speed: 955 / 3.20GHz
Cores: Quad
L3 Cache: 6MB
Bus Speed: 2000MHz (4000 MT/s)
Fan: Included
Wattage: 125W
Additional Technologies: Cool’n'Quiet
AMD Virtualization
HyperTransport 3.0
Unlocked Multiplier: Yes
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Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-V EVO USB3 Motherboard
Processor Socket: AMD
Processor Interface: Socket AM3
Form Factor: ATX
Processors Supported: AMD Sempron
AMD Phenom II
AMD Athlon II
Multi-GPU Support: CrossFireX Ready
HyperTransport Bus: 2600MHz (5200 MT/s)
Northbridge: AMD 880G
Southbridge: AMD SB710
Memory Supported: 1066MHz DDR3
1333MHz DDR3
1800MHz DDR3 (OverClocking)
1600MHz DDR3
2000MHz DDR3 (OverClocking)
Memory Type: DDR3
Number of Pins: 240-Pin
Number of Slots: 4
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB – 32bit
16GB – 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot: 4GB
Channels: 8 Channels
LAN Type: 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
PCI Slots: 3
PCI Express X1 Slots: 1
PCI Express X16 Slots: 2
RAID Support: Yes
RAID Modes: 0
1
10
JBOD
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
USB Ports (Total): 10
USB 3.0 Ports: 2
FireWire Ports: 2
LAN Ports: 1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers: 5
ATX Power Connectors: 1
PC Power Connectors: 1
Fan Connectors: 1
S/PDIF Connectors: 1
VGA Ports: 1
DVI Ports: 1
HDMI Ports: 1
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GFX card: Asus GeForce GT 430 1GB DDR3 PCIe, DVI, HDMI & VGA
Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0
Interface Speed: x16
Connector(s): DVI
VGA

Multiple Monitors Support: Yes
Max. Monitors Supported: 2
Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce
GPU Series: NVIDIA GeForce 400
Lifestyle: Mainstream
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430
Additional Features: NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
Video Card Profile: Standard
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Interface: 128-bit
Video Memory: 1GB
Stream Processors: 96
Core Clock: 700 MHz
Memory Clock: 1400 MHz
Shader Clock: 1400 MHz
Overclocked: No
APIs: NVIDIA CUDA
DirectX 11
1080p Support: Yes
Video Output: DVI
VGA

Low Profile: No
Cooling Type: Fan
Minimum PSU Wattage Requirement: 300 Watt
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Ram: 2 of Kingston 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Desktop Memory Module
Memory Category: Desktop
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Speed: PC3-12800
Memory Speed MHz: 1600MHz
Memory Size: 4096MB
Total Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Modules: 1
Memory Socket: DIMM
Memory CAS Latency: 9-9-9-27
Pins: 240
Voltage: 1.5V
ECC: No
Memory Buffer: Unbuffered
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Power Supply: Corsair 500W Builder Series™ CX500 V2 80 Plus PSU
Form Factor: ATX
Wattage: 500W
Special Features: Active PFC
Energy Efficiency: 80 PLUS
Fan: 120 mm
Input Voltage: 90V ~ 264V
+3.3V: 25 A
+5V: 20 A
+12V 1: 34 A
+12V Rails: 1
-12V: 0.8 A
+5VSB: 3 A
MTBF: 100,000 Hours
Motherboard Connector: 20+4 Pin
4-Pin Floppy Connector: 1
4-Pin Peripheral Connector: 4
SATA Power Connector: 5
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Os: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64BIT Operating System Software – OEM DVD

let me know what you think….if its good enough to run GTA IV at low settings
i’m steeling the 500gb hd from my current computer along with the cd drive and optical drive and digital memory slots

On it’s wesite it said you needed 120hz for it, but was that a minimum or is it only 120 hz that will work?
Thanks!

Guys,

I’ve bought a couple of things but there is a couple of problems which is happening to me

- Nvidia 3D Graphic Card
- Samsung 3D TV 8 Series
- 3D Vision from Nvidia

I’ve got a problem when my computer starts the stereoscopic wizzard where my 3d Tv can’t be detected by my PC and the Samsung doesnt have an IR immiter to place it from the device

please someone help me it’s been 2 days and i can’t find an answer

thank you guys