DJ's new PC
DJ built a new computer and it looks much cleaner than his last one!
DJ's new PC
DJ built a new computer and it looks much cleaner than his last one!
Upgrading the PC
DJ spent Christmas day upgrading his computer with the new awesome parts he got for Christmas. He likes doing this.
HTPC project - full part layout
I built a home theater PC - here are all the parts laid out.
HTPC project - case insides
I built a home theater PC - this is the case opened up - it is very small, not a lot of room here.
HTPC project - case backside
I built a home theater PC - this is the back of the case where you can see the cutouts for the inputs
HTPC project - motherboard
I built a home theater PC - This is the microATX motherboard at the heart of the computer.
HTPC project - installing the processor
I built a home theater PC - First step is install the processor into the motherboard.
HTPC project - thermal paste
I built a home theater PC - before attaching the fan, use some thermal paste to help keep that CPU cool
HTPC project - install and connect fan power
I built a home theater PC - next I installed the fan by snapping it to the motherboard and don't forget to connect the power!
HTPC project - RAM
I built a home theater PC - next step is the RAM installation - make sure the modules are firmly seated but don't press too hard!
HTPC project - install motherboard
I built a home theater PC - next step is installing the motherboard in the case
HTPC project - power up the motherboard
I built a home theater PC - next you have to plug in the motherboard to the power supply - both cords
HTPC project - install LED headers
I built a home theater PC - this is the tricky part - they have to go in specific places in that bank of pins - read the instructions!
HTPC project - HDD cage
I built a home theater PC - next I had to mount the hard drive into the HDD enclosure