My New PC

TV Tuner Card: Terratec Cinergy 2400i DT PCIe

2006-12-18T15:38:00.000Z

The Cinergy 2400i DT is the modern digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) solution for the new PCI Express slots, and its two tuners make it possible to record one show while watching another. The Cinergy 2400i DT receives digital terrestrial television via an antenna—just as in the past. No worries: Because the signal is distributed to both tuners internally, only a single cable connection is required. The card is inserted into the PCI Express slot on your PC. And thanks to the remote control included in the package, you won't have to get off your couch.

Wide range of recording functions
In addition to the functions offered by normal home cinema systems when watching TV via computer, such as time shifting, electronic program guides (EPG) and digital video recording, the TerraTec Home Cinema offers some new functions: you can scan through current television listings via remote programming over the Internet, and you can program the system to record with just a click of the mouse. In addition, the TerraTec Home Cinema can also access the established tvtv.de service—a year's subscription is included in the purchase price. The computer boots up from standby or sleep mode precisely when the chosen television show begins and then saves it on your hard drive automatically. It's even easier to record using the electronic program guide, or directly, while a program is in progress. Just press the corresponding button on the remote control. No matter how you plan your recordings, they can be viewed immediately, even while the recording is in progress!

Perfect television viewing on your computer
Your Cinergy 2400i DT has even more capabilities when used in conjunction with TerraTec Home Cinema software: Automatic optimization of aspect ratio, Dolby digital (AC3) recording, teletext and subtitles, DVB radio support (where broadcasted) and user-defined favorites lists (genre, location), multi-tuner support, readily available help functions, and the commercial editor Cut!, which now makes it even easier to remove blocks of commercials. Sleek, and easy on your computer's resources, user-friendly, yet multi-functional—with the TerraTec Home Cinema, TerraTec has finally made the experience of watching television on your computer both real and complete!

Windows Media Center Edition
The Cinergy 2400i DT supports the Windows Media Center Edition. Turn your entire multimedia PC into a powerful home entertainment solution that lets you watch a program on one channel while recording a program on another.

Features

PCI Express card with DVB-T tuners
Record a program while watching a program on another channel
Digital television via antenna (DVB-T)
Lossless video recording
Time shifting
Electronic program guide (EPG)
Teletext

Software

TerraTec Home Cinema
BDA driver for Windows XP / Windows XP Media Center Edition

System requirements

2 GHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon processor
1 available PCI slot (x1, x4 or x16)
512 MB RAM memory
Sound card with DirectX support
Graphics card with DirectX and video overlay support CD or DVD drive for installing the software
Windows XP / Windows XP MCE
Reception of terrestrial digital video broadcast television (DVB-T, DTT, Freeview)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows MCE 2005

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Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 powers the all-in-one PC and entertainment center for your entire home. Get all the advanced computing power of Windows XP and enjoy your favorite entertainment on your PC—watch DVDs, record TV, listen to music, share your digital photos, and more.

Enjoy DVD movies on your Media Center PC. You’ll get full progressive-scan DVD playback with online chapter lookup on Media Center PCs equipped with DVD decoders manufactured by Media Center partners (standard hardware on new PC configurations).

My TV offers a simple way to browse, watch, and record TV, even on multiple channels at the same time (both analog and over-the-air digital). TV features work with an antenna, cable, or satellite TV signal and have a fast and easy setup. My TV includes Live TV, Recorded TV, the Program Guide, Guide Search, and the new Movie Finder2 service—all without a monthly service fee.

My Music offers access to your personal and online music collection. Now it's easier than ever to play a music CD, copy it into your library, burn a CD, create a playlist, and edit album details.

My Videos offers an alternate view of your My Videos folder in Windows XP, organizing files and folders by date or by name and displaying a thumbnail image for each clip. My Videos supports common video types including standard avi, .mpg, and .wmv files.

My Pictures provides a fun new way to instantly enjoy and share your digital photos. Download pictures from your digital camera, view your pictures and graphics, create a near-instant slide show, touch up, print, and burn photos to CD—all with your remote control.

Burn recorded TV to CDs and DVDs with built-in CD/DVD burning, easily share pictures and home movies, and burn CD mixes.

Raid Card: Revo64 5 Port

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XFX Revo64 5-port [SP-PCC5-M]

128MB of memory can be found on five-port versions of the Revo64

Netcell Revolution storage processor

Driverless design means no complex drivers to install

Netcell Data Migration
Instantly backs up data as it is created
Netcell RAID 3 technology
Netcell's on-the-fly integrated XOR Engine
Offloads storage processing from the system CPU— Unleashes performance

My Disks - Barracuda 7200.10 SATA

2006-12-18T09:56:00.000Z

Seagate 320GB SATA2 disk(s) - Barracuda 7200.10 SATA - ST3320620AS

Model: ST3320620AS
Capacity:320 GB
Speed:7200 rpm
Seek time:8.5 ms avg
Interface:SATA 3Gb/s

Perpendicular Recording
Perpendicular Recording increases data density while decreasing moving parts for a more dependable drive.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s (300MB/s)
This product is configurable from SATA 1.5Gb/s to SATA 3Gb/s for easy interoperability.

Adaptive Fly Height
Adaptive Fly Height offers consistent read/write performance from the beginning to end of your computing workloads.

Clean Sweep
Clean Sweep automatically calibrates your drive each time you power up.

Directed Offline Scan
Directed Offline Scan runs diagnostics when storage access is not required.

Seagate SoftSonic
Seagate SoftSonic motor enables whisper-quiet operation.

Enhanced G-Force Protection
Enhanced G-Force Protection defends against handling damage.

5 Year Warranty
This product carries an unprecedented five-year warranty.

Mouse - G5

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Tracking Resolution: 2000/800/400 dpi (user selectable)

Image Processing: 6.4 megapixels/second
Max. Acceleration: 20g
Max. Speed: 45—65 inches/second (depending on surface)
USB Data Format: 16 bits/axis
USB Report Rate: 500 reports/second

Keyboard - Logitech G15

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Adjustable-tilt, backlit LCD displayThe GamePanel™ LCD shows you crucial system information during gameplay*.

Folding LCD panel Closes completely for storage or transportation. Take it with you to LAN parties for that extra gaming edge.

Backlit keyboardThree brightness levels, for playing in darkened rooms.

Programmable G keys Use the 18 programmable 'G keys' to execute common keystrokes or complex macros.

The 18 programmable "G Keys" allow you to execute macros—like casting spells in World of Warcraft—with a single button press, and the backlit keys are great for lights-out play. The G15 also features a switch that turns off the 'Windows' key, so hitting that button accidentally won't end your game.

The Logitech® G15 keyboard is completely customizable to help you play better. Try it and you'll never go back to a standard keyboard.
View game stats. Use the GamePanel™ LCD to view game stats, create new macros, and keep track of important system information without leaving the game. The LCD panel closes completely for transport and storage.
Play in the dark. Illuminated characters are easily visible in both bright- and low-light conditions, with three levels of backlighting for late-night gaming sessions.
Create and save macros with a press of a button. 18 fully programmable “G Keys” have three shift states each, for 54 possible custom macros per game
Eliminate cable hassles! Intelligently route mouse, headset, or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard.
Record custom key sequences. Make on-the-fly additions to your key programming set with Macro Record button.
Watch and listen. Convenient media keys for easy management of audio and video playback.

My Monitor - Philips 20" 1680x1050 Widescreen

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PICTURE/DISPLAY
LCD panel type: 1680 x 1050 pixels, Anti glare polarizer,
RGB vertical stripePanel size: 20.1" / 51 cm
Effective viewing area: 433.4 x 270.9 mm
Pixel pitch: 0.258 x 0.258 mm
Brightness (nits): 300 nit
Response time (typical): 16 ms" to "Response time (typical): 8 ms (grey-grey)
Display colours: 16.7 M
Viewing angle: - C/R > 10
Viewing Angle (Horizontal): 176 degreeViewing angle (Vertical): 176 degree
Response time (typical): 16 ms
White Chromaticity, 6500K: x = 0.313 / y = 0.329
White Chromaticity, 9300K: x = 0.283 / y = 0.297
Maximum resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 75Hz
Recommended resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
Factory preset modes: 15 modesUser definable modes: 39 modes
Video dot rate: 165 MHzHorizontal scanning frequency: 30 - 93 KHz
Vertical scanning frequency: 56 - 85 Hzs
RGB: YesAspect ratio: 16:10

CONNECTIVITY
Signal input: Analogue (VGA), DVI-D, PC audio in
Audio output: Stereo Audio (3.5 mm jack) 1xUSB: USB 2.0
Video sync input signal: Composite Sync, Separate sync, Sync on green

CONVENIENCE
Built-in audio: 2W RMS x 2 stereo speakers
Convenience enhancements: On screen display, SmartManage enabled
Monitor controls: Auto, Brightness control, Left / right, Menu (OK), Power on / off, Up / down, Volume control, Input, Size
OSD languages: English, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
Other convenience: Kensington lock compatible
Plug & Play compatibility: DDC/CI, sRGB, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Regulatory approvals: CE Mark, Energy Star, FCC-B, UL, CSA, SEMKO, TCO '03, TÜV/GS, TÜV ErgoSwivel: +/- 125°Tilt: -5° to 20°VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm

ACCESSORIES
Included accessories: AC power cord, DVI cable, PC audio cable, USB cable, VGA cable
Optional accessories: Super Ergo BaseUser manual: Yes

DIMENSIONS
Depth (with base): 235 mm
Height (with base): 423.5 mmWidth (with base): 478 mm
Height adjustment range: 45 mm
MTBF: 50,000 hrs
Relative humidity: 20% - 80 %
Temperature range (Operation): 5° C to 35° C
Temperature range (Storage): -20°C to 60° C
Weight: 7.6 kg

POWER
Complies with: Energy Star, NUTEKConsumption: 50 W (Typical)Off Mode: 1.5 W or < 1.5 W
Power LED indicator: Operation, green, Stand by / sleep, amber
Power supply: Built in, 90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Graphics Card - 7950GT

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The CPU - Intel Quad Core QX6700

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Intel Quad Core QX6700

Four (4) CPU's seen in Device Manager:

Four (4) CPU's seen in Task Manager:

Nforce 680i - Asus P5N32-E SLI Motherboard

2006-12-17T12:17:00.000Z

Asus P5N32-E SLI Motherboard

Specification

CPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D ProcessorsIntel® Quad-core CPU ReadyCompatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for Intel CPU support list
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI™ * Support SLI-Ready Memory Technology
Front Side Bus
1333**/1066/800/533 MHz(** available when CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB)
Memory
Dual channel memory architecture4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2-800/667/533, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
Expansion Slots
2 x PCI Express x16 slot, support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology, at full x16, x16 speed (blue)1 x PCI Express x16, at x8 speed (white)1 x PCI Express x12 x PCI 2.2
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)
Support two identical NVIDIA SLI-Ready graphics cards (both at x16 mode)
Storage
South bridge supports: * 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 * 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s * NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD span cross Serial ATA drives
LAN
NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI™ built-in dual Gigabit MAC with external Marvell PHYSupport NVIDIA DualNet® technology
High Definition Audio
SupremeFX Audio Card* ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* Support Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming and Jack-RetaskingCoaxial, Optical S/PDIF outDTS® Connect
IEEE 1394a
VIA6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a ports
USB
Max. 10 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
Overclocking Features
Intelligent overclocking tools:* AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)* AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)* ASUS AI Booster Utility* O.C ProfileOverclocking Protection: * ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
ASUS EZ DIY: * Q-Connector * ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 * ASUS EZ Flash2ASUS Music AlarmASUS MyLogo3ASUS Q-Fan 2
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple)1 x PS/2 Mouse port(green)1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output2 x LAN (RJ45) port4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x IEEE1394a port
Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector1 x IDE connector for two devices6 x SATA connectors8 x Fan connector: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power Fan / 1 x Chassis / 5 x Optional1 x Front Panel Audio connector (on SupremeFX audio card)1 x IEEE1394a connector1 x S/PDIF output connector1 x Chassis Intrusion connector24-pin ATX Power connector8-pin ATX 12V Power connectorSystem panel connector
BIOS
8Mb Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE
Accessories
1 x SLI bridge1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only)1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable1 x Floppy disk drive cable4 x SATA cables2 x SATA power cable for 4 devices1 x 2-port USB2.0 module1 x IEEE1394a moduleUser's manual
Software
DriversASUS PC Probe IIASUS Update ASUS AI BoosterNVIDIA MediaShield™ RAIDAnti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm)

The Case

2006-12-17T12:09:00.000Z

The case I have is the Cooler Master Mystique 631

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I dont have the fan controller or the creative panel though...

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But here are the rails that the Mystique 631 use (Plastic):

here are some more pictures (these show purple plastic - the colour isnt that important):

and