I recently built a new computer and originally had 2Gb of RAM in a Gigabyte mobo. I decided that since this was my main rig and HTPC combined that it could benefit from the cheap prices of additional ram.
I added two more sticks of 1Gb ram (so 2Gb total).
When I boot the PC the [...]
I always thought that the optical was the best audio transmission to go from a HTPC to a receiver. I’ve been told recently that you get better sound quality from having 5.1 analog out to the receiver. My computer and receiver support both so I was wondering which one is better? I [...]
My experience: I’ve built quite a few barebones, so I know what plugs are what, where they go, how to install components, etc.
What I dont know: This will be my first PC with SATA HDD’s.
– What method to power them is preferred? The SATA power cable or standard 4 pin power? Does it [...]
