Tag: FrankenBuild

BYOB Episode 62

BYOB Episode 62

Logitech Link, iOS5, Corsair has more new gear, and answer the question: rack or not? While helping a listener with his huge home build. AMD Bulldozer does it push Intel out of the top slot? It’s a big fat one on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate [...]

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BYOB Episode 56

BYOB Episode 56

Timekills returns with an update on SSD cahing, Asus k53E review, Llano or i3 HTPC? Corsair Force GT SSD. On this weeks BYOB Podcast SSD Cache Testing Steve (aka Timekills) returns to update us on his test results using a Z68 board with SSD caching. Cheap Laptop? This One Doesn’t Suck! Michael went looking for [...]

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BYOB Episode 53

BYOB Episode 53

Tonight we talk with Thomas B (AKA thobel on the forums) on his hardware.  As you can see from the pictures, he has some pretty impressive stuff.  We also touch on a new Corsair power supply series and we talk briefly on the EX-503B.  Let us know what you think and don’t forget to post [...]

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BYOB Episode 47

BYOB Episode 47

SpacePilot Pro, Logitech MX5500, eVGA GT250 &  Superclock HSF, Short discussion on backups and clean uninterrupted power. Project One gets an update. Apple iPAD2 talk on this weeks BYOB Podcast.   As always, let us know what you think and what you would like to hear about. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT! Call 1-866-778-3127 Reviews [...]

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Project: RedBox

Project: RedBox

An HTPC in every room! Well not really but it sure feels like that’s what I’ve been doing lately. Long story short I wanted to add HTPC functionality in my bedroom. Too keep it unobtrusive I opted for something that would look good sitting on the furniture, but wasn’t massive overtly obvious it was a [...]

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Project: Scrapyard

Project: Scrapyard

So I’ve been on a tear, building HTPCs for every room. The cost was starting to get ridiculous though. so I started looking through my old parts to see what I could piece together with minimal cost. Since this was going to be for my home gym, the typical specs for an HTPC really didn’t [...]

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BYOB Episode 34

BYOB Episode 34

Live Mesh, new SSD drives, Sandy Bridge and guest Mike H. aka Geek-Accountant talks about his super router. This episode we spend cover a bit of news on some new hardware and get some insight from Tim on Live Mesh. We go in depth with Mike H on his super router and discuss Untangle and [...]

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Corsair 700D Undercounter Core i7 build on a Friday night – Part One

Corsair 700D Undercounter Core i7 build on a Friday night – Part One

Since becoming a part of the BYOB podcast I have really come to appreciate the Intel Core i7 processor. I needed a new build for garage but wanted to integrate into my existing space. I also wanted to create a build that showcases the Core i7 and use Corsair components where possible. Check out how [...]

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Corsair 700D Undercounter Core i7 build on a Friday night – Part Two

Corsair 700D Undercounter Core i7 build on a Friday night – Part Two

 Since becoming a part of the BYOB podcast I have really come to appreciate the Intel Core i7 processor. I needed a new build for garage but wanted to integrate into my existing space. I also wanted to create a build that showcases the Core i7 and use Corsair components where possible. Check out how [...]

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Chris B External Drive Setup

Chris B External Drive Setup

Chris B. is using the external drive that I recommended way back in December. Take a look at the drive in action! Chris Says: “I do wish that it would work without external power like the Samsung drive can.” “But, I probably would have still ordered the HP even if it would have known about [...]

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