BYOB Episode 18 Out Now

The guys over at BYOB, including our very own Tim Daleo have released the BYOB podcast, episode 18.

Here’s what they say about this weeks show:

This week we cover news about a new Media Streamer from Western Digital, a new SSD controller that may prove to raise the bar, a teaser on new series of Radeon Graphic Cards, and a new 3T drive from Western Digital.  We discuss Tim’s new Corsair build in detail and take on an email challenge from Steve B.  We also spend time discussing basic applications and where to install them if you use an SSD.

News

• http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/wd-live-tv-hub-media-streamer-nas-leaks-out-of-best-buy-with-g/
• http://www.anandtech.com/show/3971/sandforce-announces-nextgen-ssd-controller-sf2000-capable-of-500mbs-and-60k-iops
• http://www.anandtech.com/show/3976/amd-quietly-reveals-next-radeon-series-launches-next-week

Tim’s Corsair Build

Part One: http://homeservershow.com/corsair-700d-undercounter-core-i7-build-on-a-friday-night-part-one.html

Part Two: http://homeservershow.com/corsair-700d-undercounter-core-i7-build-on-a-friday-night-part-two.html

Response to email challenge from Steve on 3D HTPC recommendation

Cases ($60-$150)

• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112230
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112265
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112227

Motherboards

• Gigabyte Mini-ITX ($109): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128448

Processor

• Intel Core I3-530 ($113): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222&cm_re=i3-530-_-19-115-222-_-Product

Power Supply

• Cooler Master ($70): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036

RAM

• GSkill 4 gigs DDR3 ($85): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Upgrade for 3D

• Zotac GT 430 ($80): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500177&cm_re=gt_430-_-14-500-177-_-Product

SSD

• OCZ Agility 2 60 gig ($150): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227542

Blu-Ray Player

• Liteon ($49):  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106325

Total System Cost: $806 (using the most expensive case, SSD, anbd  including upgrade for 3D),

As usual you can listen to the show here – and as usual, great show guys!