HTPC project - full part layout
I built a home theater PC - here are all the parts laid out.
HTPC project - case insides
I built a home theater PC - this is the case opened up - it is very small, not a lot of room here.
HTPC project - case backside
I built a home theater PC - this is the back of the case where you can see the cutouts for the inputs
HTPC project - motherboard
I built a home theater PC - This is the microATX motherboard at the heart of the computer.
HTPC project - installing the processor
I built a home theater PC - First step is install the processor into the motherboard.
HTPC project - thermal paste
I built a home theater PC - before attaching the fan, use some thermal paste to help keep that CPU cool
HTPC project - install and connect fan power
I built a home theater PC - next I installed the fan by snapping it to the motherboard and don't forget to connect the power!
HTPC project - RAM
I built a home theater PC - next step is the RAM installation - make sure the modules are firmly seated but don't press too hard!
HTPC project - install motherboard
I built a home theater PC - next step is installing the motherboard in the case
HTPC project - power up the motherboard
I built a home theater PC - next you have to plug in the motherboard to the power supply - both cords
HTPC project - install LED headers
I built a home theater PC - this is the tricky part - they have to go in specific places in that bank of pins - read the instructions!
HTPC project - HDD cage
I built a home theater PC - next I had to mount the hard drive into the HDD enclosure
HTPC project - connect SATA cables
I built a home theater PC - next step is connecting SATA cables to the SSD and Blu-ray player
HTPC project - seat and connect BD drive
I built a home theater PC - I had to get an adapter to connect the BDD, so watch out for that. It was a close fit, too.
HTPC project - guts of the case
I built a home theater PC - With this small of a case, you can't make the guts pretty - just shove them in there wherever they will fit.