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Notes on building your own Android HTPC

A while ago I set out to try and build an Android based HTPC using Hardkernels Odroid U2 Android development platform and XBMC for Android. Well I finally got around to it, it is possible to roll your own Android HTPC. The best bit is it’s not hard at all, in fact it’s quite easy. [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt VIII – Bonus tips, references, & resources

Every part so far Pt I, Pt II, Pt III, Pt IV, Pt V, Pt VI, Pt VII, has covered all the kit that you need to build a sweet super quiet and silent HTPC. By now you should be able to choose the right parts to build your super quiet HTPC. In this last [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt VII – PSUs

So a quick recap what we have covered so fa in Pt I it was about nailing down what you want from your HTPC, Pt II was about building vs buying, Pt III covered cases, Pt IV was all about fans, Pt V covered motherboards, CPUs, & CPU coolers, Pt VI was all about RAM, [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt VI – RAM, GPUs, & HDDs

Flash back time, Pt I of this guide covered deciding what you want in a HTPC, Pt II was all about building vs buying, Pt III was about cases, in Pt IV we covered cooling fans, and Pt V covered motherboards, CPUs, & CPU coolers. This time in Pt VI we look at RAM, GPUs, [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt V – Motherboards, CPUs, & CPU coolers

So far this guide has covered deciding what you want in a HTPC in Pt I, then Pt II was all about building vs buying, Pt III covered cases, then in Pt IV we covered cooling fans. Now in Pt V I’ll cover motherboards, CPUs, & CPU coolers.

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt IV – Fans

In Pt I we nailed down what we wanted from our HTPC, then in Pt II I looked at building vs buying, and Pt III was all about choosing the perfect HTPC case if you chose to build. This time in Pt IV of this HTPC build guide it’s all about fans, what too look [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt III – The case

So Pt I of this HTPC build guide covered nailing down what you want from your HTPC because that will help you in Pt II of the guide which was all about deciding whether to build or buy. If you have chosen to build then you will have the fun task of shopping for some [...]

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt II – To build or buy?

In Pt I I discussed nailing down what you want your HTPC to do because that is going to help you decide whether to build or to buy which is today’s topic in Pt II of this HTPC build guide.

Silent HTPC build guide: Pt I

This post is the first post in a series on building a silent HTPC. Over the next 8 days I’ll post the rest of the guide in parts. This guide is meant to be an introduction to building a silent HTPC with off the shelf parts. First I want to clarify what this guide is [...]

Actively cooled HTPC chassis round-up

If fans don’t drive you bat sh!t crazy and you want a high quality actively cooled HTPC case then I might just have something for you for you. I have saddled up my metaphorical horse and rounded up some of the best actively cooled HTPC cases about. The usual suspects like Silverstone and Lian Li [...]

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