You picked up an
Okoro media PC last month, didn't you? If you're nodding up and down in a worried fashion, you're probably better off ignoring everything else we'll say in this post. For the rest of you
HTPC hounds, the boutique outfit has something that's very likely to pique your interest (and kick that upgrade itch into high gear). Announced today, the company is adding Core i3 and Core i5 processors to its 2010 media center PC lineup, and as if the extra horsepower weren't enough, users will also find native bitstreaming of TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio on every system save for the
Q100. You'll also get a 64-bit copy of Windows 7, up to 8TB of internal storage space, optional Blu-ray playback, quad CableCARD support and the new holy grail of transfers,
USB 3.0. You can hit up the outfit's webstore now to configure your dream machine, and if you so desire, you can check out its dedicated trade-up program that'll last through May 31st.
posted March 12th 2010 8:01PM
Meh, Moneual 312 case, H55 motherboard. DIY for less.
:-o !
Those "Pure Pwnage" ads are SOOO annoying!! Get them off the site!
@werty1432k
Use Adblock Plus. Problem solved.
@Prevacator I did just that :) Thanks
@werty1432k I have not seen an add in years.. I now have my Droid ad-free too. Use host files to block ads..GOOGLE it..
@werty1432k Watched the premiere of that show tonight. Absolutely the dumbest fucking television show I have ever seen. They could have at least tried to do it in a smart way, but, alas, all you have to do is read the title for a clue as to how shit it would be.
@evilCanuck haha yeah? i watched a preview for it and wondered if it would be any good.
That's crazy overkill.
@chrisaroz
crazy overkill on your wallet
no i7?
@elitist
Why would you want an i7 in an HTPC? Why would you NEED an i7 in an HTPC? Totally unnecessary.
@Prevacator
Nobody will ever need more than 640 kB RAM.
@Christian Martin
If you use an HTPC, you would use an HTPC-compliant graphics card to handle the HD video playback, as it's a lot faster than using the CPU.
And having such a high-end, and hot CPU in such a small case is just stupid. Don't start feeding me quotes like that, this isn't a full desktop case, this is an HTPC case. it's designed to fit into a home theater set-up, and be quiet. Bit hard to be quiet if you have a fan constantly blowing to keep the i7 cooled properly because of the tight conditions.
@Prevacator
The i7 in my HTPC runs very quiet. Some of us use our HTPC as more than just an HTPC. File server, web server and media server for me and the i7 can encode my HD recordings for streaming in a matter of minutes. Not to mention recording multiple programs (about 4 OTA HD) at once and playback and streaming can be somewhat demanding.
Can the Moneual 312 take 4 x 2TB drives?
@chodaboy19 In theory you can put 4 HDDs in there (there are 2 3.5" brackets that can each hold 2 drives, but it would be a very tight fit. In fact, I'm not sure where you'd put the cables. Heh...
Engadget, I believe you fail in advising recent Okoro buyers to skip past this article. If you didn't notice, at the the bottom of the Source link is a small paragraph informing consumers who recently purchased an Okoro system about their trade-in/upgrade program.
"OMS Trade-in/Upgrade Program
Okoro Media Systems is now offering existing customers the opportunity to trade in or upgrade their current system for a next generation machine.
The upgrade offer for OMS customers will be available through May 31st 2010."
Thank you, that is all.
Isn't there still problems with 24p with Inel cards?