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UBo32 · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-07, 21:28 by UBo32.)

Looking to build my first HTPC.

Came across this in the Fry's ads.

http://www.frys.com/product/7302214?site...ate:090712

Any thoughts? I'd appreciate it.

EDIT: I guess I should mention that I fall into class #6.

Figured all I'd need would be a case and PSU. Probably right around $300 after all said and done, which isn't so bad.

How's the 3870k vs 3850, etc?

artrafael · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-07, 21:35 by artrafael.)

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Quote:Corsair *Refurbished* 60GB Force Series Solid State Drive

How does one refurbish an SSD? I'm not sure I would trust the reliability of something like this.

UBo32 · 2012-09-07, 21:34

(2012-09-07, 21:32)artrafael Wrote:
Quote:Corsair *Refurbished* 60GB Force Series Solid State Drive
How does one refurbish an SSD? I'm not sure I would trust the reliability of something like this.

Was wondering the same thing... possibly returns, which are then re-tested?

bluray · 2012-09-07, 21:44

(2012-09-07, 21:23)UBo32 Wrote: Looking to build my first HTPC.

Came across this in the Fry's ads.

http://www.frys.com/product/7302214?site...ate:090712

Any thoughts? I'd appreciate it.

EDIT: I guess I should mention that I fall into class #6.

Figured all I'd need would be a case and PSU. Probably right around $300 after all said and done, which isn't so bad.

How's the 3870k vs 3850, etc?

That is a good deal.....there is no different between A8-3870K and A8-3850 other than A8-3870K got slight boost.....for regular HTPC usage, there shouldn't be any different....

artrafael · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-07, 21:54 by artrafael.)

"Caveat emptor" is a term that applies to Fry's Electronics. Their physical stores are geek paradises, but some of their business practices are a bit suspect (e.g., repackaging some returned items as "new" and with parts missing). Do a Google search.

I've bought some good stuff at good prices from them before (at the stores, never on-line), but just be aware and check out your purchases immediately to be sure everything is there and in good working order.

UBo32 · 2012-09-07, 21:56

That refurbished drive definitely has me reconsidering. I can probably put a system together for a bit less, seeing as though I really don't need that 1TB internal drive.

Thank you for the input.