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SilverStone SG04B-H

Sometimes you want the best of both worlds, you want a small easily tote-able case and all the graphics power of a good gaming caliber rig. I give you the Silverstone SG04.

Popcorn Hour C200 Networked Media Tank/HTPC

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One of the best way to save money and still get a kick ass home theater set up has always been three words, “build it yourself”. Now the company Saybas is changing that and hopefully for the better with the Popcorn Hour C200. The Popcorn Hour C200 is a Network Media Tank that promises to pack a wallop when it comes to home theater set up’s. Thanks to Saybas you now have the option to purchase one of their sleek looking Popcorn Hour C200 units and still have enough in your budget to purchase a few of the latest blockbusters. Ladies and gentleman follow me as I review Saybas’s Network Media Tank, the Popcorn Hour C200.

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NZXT BETA – EVO Computer Case/Chassis

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I know what you’re thinking; Déjà vu on the case review? Nope this is not the NZXT Beta being reposted; this is the supposedly classier brother the NZXT Beta EVO. While still a budget case my biggest question is… Is the EVO worth the extra money? Follow me as I look at the newest revision of NZXT Beta promising to offer increased cable management and a revised interior layout.

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Gigabyte – GA-G41M-ES2H Micro ATX motherboard

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It would seem the growing trend lately is bigger, better and faster. Sometimes bigger is not always better, as in the case of Gigabytes new GA-G41M- ES2h micro ATX motherboard. This board promises to pack a ton of features into the small 9.6″x9.6″ dimensions that make up the micro ATX standard. What may come as a surprise due to its small size and relatively low price range, is this board is designed for high end multimedia and mainstream gaming. Join me in giving this little board a full rundown to really see what its made of, and if Gigabyte can really pull off putting lots of features into a small price and smaller package.

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NZXT-Beta

Join my tech team and I in our reviewing of NZXT’s Beta case as with most budget cases we are going to be looking at this case in full body armor to prevent the possible loss of arm associated with sharp edges left by cutting corners and cutting costs.

Western Digital TV HD Media Player

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Have you been paying $5 a month to record the shows you want with that flimsy DVR? Wish you could get a real Home Theater PC, but are reluctant to dish out the money? Western Digital knows your pain, and aims to fix it with the Western Digital TV HD Media Player. Will this be the ultimate HTPC replacement or just another attempt at a re-branded TiVo? Join Matt to find out…

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