ASUS F1A75-M

Based on AMD A75 FCH (Hudson D3) chipset, ASUS’ F1A75-M micro-ATX motherboard lets you take advantage of AMD A-& E2- series Accelerated Processors with up to 4 cores plus integrated AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series. This board features up to 5GT/s interface speed, native USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 graphics. Also included is the intuitive and feature laden ASUS UEFI BIOS menu interface allowing users to control and adjust their motherboard settings through the use of a mouse-enabled interface for a superior user-friendly experience.

 

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

This G.SKILL Sniper memory kit has 9-10-9-28 timings and operates at 1.5V for better internal temperatures and overclocking versatility.

Reviews : Benchmark Reviews

 

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 Media Center Kit Dual TV Tuner

This dual tuner card from Hauppauge lets you watch and record two different TV channels, and it doesn't matter if they're digital or analog. It's also an FM tuner, so you can receive your favorite FM stations. ATSC, NTSC and ClearQAM (that is, unencrypted QAM). It comes with a remote control and two IR blasters to control set top boxes.

Reviews : JusTech'n, Gaming Nexus

 

OCZ Octane OCT1-25SAT3-256G 2.5" 256GB SATA III 2Xnm Synchronous Mode Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Combining high-speed data transfer rates with record-breaking access times, OCZ Octane SSDs are designed to provide a superior user experience and improved application performance. Octane leverages the cutting-edge Indilinx Everest platform and is optimized for the complete spectrum of file types and sizes, with proprietary page mapping algorithms mirroring real world conditions across a wide range of applications.

The Octane series also includes advanced features unique to Indilinx, including latency reduction technology to enhance system responsiveness and enable instant-on boot-ups, and proprietary NDurance™ technology to increase the lifespan of the NAND flash memory and minimize performance degradation. In addition, Octane drives support AES and automatic encryption to secure critical data, bringing unique enterprise features within the reach of enthusiasts. Octane SSDs also deliver the energy efficiency, durability, and reliability that traditional hard drives cannot provide. Octane Series come backed by a 3-Year warranty.

 

ASUS BC-12B1ST Internal Blu-ray Drive

ASUS BC-12B1ST is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray Disc drive capable of reading from 12X BD format and writing to 16X DVD±R format. With OTS strategy, it assures the best burning quality. The BC-12B1ST supports Blu-ray 3D entertainment, creating a fantastic 3D world for users. Furthermore, the BC-12B1ST is designed with E-Green engine which auto-closes drive applications when not in use, saving power to decrease ultimate CO2 emissions.

Reviews: Hi Tech Legion

 

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum skin reinforced plastic front panel, 0.8mm SECC body MILO Series ML03B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

Continuing where the popular Grandia GD05 left off, the Milo ML03 HTPC case again combines the full size features of Grandia series with small form factor dimensions. The slimmer Milo ML03 has a profile of 105mm height and 340mm depth, making it extremely easy to integrate into any living room furniture. Incredibly, this case can accommodate up to three 3.5” hard drives or five 2.5” HDD/SSD through its smartly designed drive cages that can mount either size without any use of adapters. For cooling, the ML03 can be fitted with up to four 80mm fans so users can choose to build a quiet system with low power components or a powerful HTPC with 140W CPU if needed.

There are also numerous small touches including pre-cut hole for VGA (D-SUB) connector, Kensington lock support, and an additional full size expansion slot for installing extra motherboard I/O, fan controller, or accessories products such as CLEARCMOS. For those looking to build an HTPC with good expansion and cooling capability but has limited room and budget, the SilverStone Milo ML03 is the one to get.

Reviews: bit-tech.net, K. S. Studios

 

Rosewill CAPSTONE-450 450W 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Power Supply

- 80 PLUS GOLD Certified

- Continuous 450W @ 50°C

- Single strong 12V rail

- SLI & CrossFire Ready – 2 x 6+2pin Connector

- 1 x Silent 140mm Fan with Auto Fan Speed Control for silent operation

- Active-PFC with auto AC-input voltage adjustment (100-240V)

- Mesh sleeving on all cables for easier cable routing and better ventilation

- Over Temperature / Current / Voltage / Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components

- Safety & EMI Approval: cTUVus, FCC, CE, ROHS

 

Logitech Wireless Combo MK260

With Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, months of battery life and eight hot keys, this compact keyboard-and-mouse combo gives you wireless convenience with the reliability of a cord.