BYOB Episode 8

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This week we will be discussing power supplies and cases.  In addition, we have a few hardware picks for week and talk about a new case by Corsair, new Intel 50 gigabit technology, and  the new H70 Corsair CPU cooler.    To kick things off, we cover a new mini HTPC and a new Intel 6 Core CPU.  We hope you enjoy this episode and remember to post your comments and questions on the forums.

Hardware News:

ASRock Core 100HT-BD : Bringing HTPCs to the Mainstream Market [UPDATED : Noise Issue]
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3824/asrock-core-100htbd-bringing-htpcs-to-the-mainstream-market

Intel’s Core i7 970 Reviewed, (Slightly) More Affordable 6-core
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3833/intels-core-i7-970-reviewed-slightly-more-affordable-6core

Feature – Power Supplies and Cases

 Power Calculator: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

Newegg’s Power Calculator:  http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html

 Power Supply Reference and reviews:  www.Jonnyguru.com

80PlusOrg:  http://80plus.org/manu/psu/psu_join.aspx

Mike F’s Case Picks:

Lower End – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

High End – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139001

Mini Tower – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218

Mid Tower – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112154

Timothy D’s Case Picks:

Mini ATX – COOLER MASTER Elite 100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119211

Mid ATX Tower – ASUS VENTO 3600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811173003

Full Size – Corsair Obsidian Series 700D

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139002

Michael M’s Case Picks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112265

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146065

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186

Hardware Pick:

Intel 50Gig:  http://www.anandtech.com/show/3834/intels-silicon-photonics-50g-silicon-photonics-link

Corsair’s new:  H70 CPU cooler http://www.corsair.com/products/h70/default.aspx

Corsair 600T :  http://www.corsair.com/news/press_release.aspx?id=1509306

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