*** http://cusd.cornell.edu ***
This video demonstrates the construction of a Home Theater Computer. It was built by myself and other members of Cornell University’s Solar Decathlon Engineering Controls Team.
The computer utilizes a Core 2 Duo Processor at 3.0 GHz, a 128GB Solid-State Hard Drive, and a GeForce 9300 GPU included in its Nvidia 730i chipset. It will be served media content from a home server.
This computer was built with the following design goals in mind:
EFFICIENT POWER USAGE: Accomplished by using a low wattage CPU, A Solid State Hard Drive, an 80+ Certified PSU, and a motherboard with energy saving features.
EXTREMELY QUIET: Utilizes a Solid State Drive to eliminate hard drive vibrations, 2 silent 120mm fans, and an efficient case structure.
HD EXPERIENCE: Integrated GPU provides HDMI HDCP-enabled video output at full HD resolution, while reducing heat and power consumption because of the lack of video card, Gigibit Ethernet enables streaming of content from the house’s multimedia home server, 3GHz CPU provides ample headroom for video decoding.
This HTPC will be used in Cornell University’s Solar Decathlon competition in October 2009. Learn more about the team at http://www.cusd.cornell.edu
THE PARTS LIST AND MUSIC (eBeat), ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE PROJECT PAGE:
http://www.ultimatecomputers.net/submit_portal/view.php?type=project&id=19
MUSIC BY ALEX MILLER:
http://www.youtube.com/amiller90
Duration : 0:5:7
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July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Thats a strange …
Thats a strange case for a computer, looked very much like an av receiver :S
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Front lcd by imon, …
Front lcd by imon, quality company lolz
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
thats the good way …
thats the good way for a home theater pc
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@take1er stock …
@take1er stock intel heatsinks have thermal paste pre-applied.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
how many PC’s have …
how many PC’s have u guys built? Cause u basically just put the CPU fan without putting any type of thermal paste on it. i now that some CPU fans have a thermal paste lining on it, but still. nice build though
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
was that a real …
was that a real question? lol
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Nice simple video. …
Nice simple video. Good work.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@WZZA1610 …
@WZZA1610 linux linux sucks balls!
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@Ivdro
overpriced …
@Ivdro
overpriced yes, overrated no.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
The only problem …
The only problem with that setup is vista.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I’m from Europe.
I’m from Europe.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Oh really? lol …
Oh really? lol Where are ya?
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@00iCrazy00: yes it …
@00iCrazy00: yes it is in our currency. I’d have a PC fully brought by now if I’d had your budget
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Is that a lot? And …
Is that a lot? And no, i don’t spend it. I have so save it most of the time for stuff I want, I’m saving for MAG and Bayonetta. I need about $30-40 to get both but I’m getting MAG first since I have a pre-order for it
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Dude you spend 20 …
Dude you spend 20 dolars a week?!
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
MSY
MSY
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Cool! But eww Vista …
Cool! But eww Vista. Get some linux on there! Boxee, or the XBMC LIve Install!
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
ARound $250 if I …
ARound $250 if I recall correctly.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
my computer is 1700 …
my computer is 1700$ and its twice what i see there, how much did that damned Solid State Drive cost you??
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Mac is overrated, …
Mac is overrated, period.
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@00iCrazy00 crucial …
@00iCrazy00 crucial and kingstons prices are high very high
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I’ve been wondering …
I’ve been wondering, are the prices at Crucial (for RAM) considered high to anyone here? They seem very high especially because I’m not old enough to have a job and my allowance is $20 a week.Does anyone know a cheaper place to buy RAM if possible?
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Did you win?
Did you win?
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
somewhere around …
somewhere around 1800
July 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
how much did all …
how much did all this cost?