First HTPC Build

(2012-08-16 22:23)talonegress Wrote:  Also got rid of the SSD until I can get a bigger one. Windows 7 was very close to filling up the 32GB one I had. The ODD is also the same.

I have asked that 32GB be removed from the recommendations for a Win7/8 based HTPC here at the XBMC forums. The guides here are now 5 months out of date which is an eternity in the electronic world.

FWIW, if you get a defective part from Newegg, just chat w/ customer service and they'll wave the return shipping. At least they have the few times over the past several years I've had to return something DOA. You just need to ask.

(2012-08-16 22:39)assassin Wrote:  

(2012-08-16 22:23)talonegress Wrote:  Also got rid of the SSD until I can get a bigger one. Windows 7 was very close to filling up the 32GB one I had. The ODD is also the same.

I have asked that 32GB be removed from the recommendations for a Win7/8 based HTPC here at the XBMC forums. The guides here are now 5 months out of date which is an eternity in the electronic world.

It was the perfect size when I first built my HTPC, but after all of the updates and whatever else the OS needs it just became too small.

I saw a 240GB Intel 330 SSD for $149.99 AR today. The times they are a-changin'.

(2012-08-16 23:11)Dougie Fresh Wrote:  I saw a 240GB Intel 330 SSD for $149.99 AR today. The times they are a-changin'.

I haven't looked at prices of SSD's in awhile. 240GB for $150? DAMN!

Yep. Dropped quite a bit as expected...

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1407836/ssd-pr...-even-more