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I'll take it. please contact me at [email protected] also replied to this ad on AVS

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excellent condition (black) -DVD;DVD-A;SACD (also plays dvd +/-R) -PureProgressive (SiL504) Decoding Engine -remote, component cables included -less than 200hrs use ( i think I may still have original box; if not, will package carefully) $175 shipped via UPS conus (money order/paypal)...

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I agree I need to do more research. I hope to be able to thoroughly read the link in your post tonight. At a quick glance it looks informative. -Basically this is the hardware I already have (or have ordered)at this point: -case Silverstone LC-17 (black) - 2gb kinston hyperX pc 3500 -...

As much as I want to go with the core2duo, I think the x2 4800+ will handle anything a HTPC will throw at it. Saving the $150-200 on new memory will get me a fusion5gold hdtv card. How about a suggestion for a socket 939 mobo? (atx) I noticed many of these have onboard nforce video. Does the...

I happen to have 2 sticks (1gb ea.) of kingston hyperX pc3500. From what I'm reading this memory may not be adequate for a core2duo system. What is the best CPU I can use with this ram?

Thanks, those were helpful links: I can get the e6400 for $40 more I was wondering what mobo would you pair it with would like to keep the mobo under $160 or total of $400 between CPU&mobo

How does the core2 E6300 compare with a p4 3.6Ghz? (both are about the same price)

Isn't the core 2 duo out now? If so, what speed is the minimum I can get by with?

I will be building my 1st HTPC soon and would like it to be able to play 1080p trailers. I would also like it to play bluray/hd dvd in the future. What is the amount of cpu power for troublefree playback? Any suggestions of whether to go w/AMD or Intel? As far as mobo goes what chipset gives...

are you interested in selling it minus the ram and hdd? if so how much? please email at [email protected]