g Blog - HTPCBuild.com

Featured Articles

  • XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released!

    XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released!

    HTPCBuild.com XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released! XBian development moves fast!!! Now they are launching the Alpha 3 version of XBian 1.0 If you are already running XBian 1.0 Alpha 2 you can simply update to Alpha 3 by running the following commands via terminal. If you need to access your Raspberry Pi XBian remotely, please […]

  • Phantek PH-TC90LS Review

    Phantek PH-TC90LS Review

    HTPCBuild.com We just finished writing up a review of the Phantek PH-TC90LS. HTPCBuild.com has a slightly different review approach. We know that most people are accustomed to benchmarks, temperature data, etc. We feel that this information is readily available, and realistically any cooler can provide sufficient cooling for a HTPC build, whether it be a […]

  • XBian 0.8.3 Released

    XBian 0.8.3 Released

    HTPCBuild.com XBian 0.8.3 Released XBian developers have released an update for XBian 0.8, 0.8.3. Here are the updates directly from their changelog: You can now view the CPU temp of your pi (System -> System information -> Hardware) (Thanks to CurlyMo!) Fixed an issue with time/clock people were having on XBian 0.8.2 Added a new […]

  • XBian 0.8.2 Released

    XBian 0.8.2 Released

    HTPCBuild.com XBian 0.8.2 Released (includes TURBO MODE!) XBian has pushed out a new version of their 0.8 release. Here is a list of changes straight from their changelog: Added a new XBMC build which will fix a lot of bugs and improves performance Added PVR (also included the PVR addons) Full airplay support (Thanks to […]

  • Raspberry Pi Model B to get 512MB of Ram!!!

    Raspberry Pi Model B to get 512MB of Ram!!!

    HTPCBuild.com The Raspberry Pi Foundation just announced that all new RPi Model Bs will receive an upgrade to 512MB of onboard RAM. According to the Raspberry Pi Foundation, all outstanding orders will receive the upgraded 512MB Model B. For those of you who have been patiently waiting, AWESOME!! Most importantly, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is […]

Sever Issues

Hi Everyone, I know this website is not being actively update, however I’ve keep it alive for those who continue to find it useful. Recently I’ve been having issues with my hosting service. You may have notice the website being down for the last few days. I’ve migrated to a new host, hopefully this resolves […]

XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released!

XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released!

HTPCBuild.com XBian 1.0 Alpha 3 Released! XBian development moves fast!!! Now they are launching the Alpha 3 version of XBian 1.0 If you are already running XBian 1.0 Alpha 2 you can simply update to Alpha 3 by running the following commands via terminal. If you need to access your Raspberry Pi XBian remotely, please […]

Phanteks PH-TC90LS Raffle

Phanteks PH-TC90LS Raffle

HTPCBuild.com Like the title says! we are raffling away the Phanteks PH-TC90LS used in our recent Phanteks PH-TC90LS review!!!! Winner has to pay for their own shipping!! We definitely are not rich over here @ HTPCBuild.com a Rafflecopter giveaway

Phantek PH-TC90LS Review

Phantek PH-TC90LS Review

HTPCBuild.com We just finished writing up a review of the Phantek PH-TC90LS. HTPCBuild.com has a slightly different review approach. We know that most people are accustomed to benchmarks, temperature data, etc. We feel that this information is readily available, and realistically any cooler can provide sufficient cooling for a HTPC build, whether it be a […]

XBian 0.8.3 Released

XBian 0.8.3 Released

HTPCBuild.com XBian 0.8.3 Released XBian developers have released an update for XBian 0.8, 0.8.3. Here are the updates directly from their changelog: You can now view the CPU temp of your pi (System -> System information -> Hardware) (Thanks to CurlyMo!) Fixed an issue with time/clock people were having on XBian 0.8.2 Added a new […]

XBian 0.8.2 Released

XBian 0.8.2 Released

HTPCBuild.com XBian 0.8.2 Released (includes TURBO MODE!) XBian has pushed out a new version of their 0.8 release. Here is a list of changes straight from their changelog: Added a new XBMC build which will fix a lot of bugs and improves performance Added PVR (also included the PVR addons) Full airplay support (Thanks to […]

Raspberry Pi Model B to get 512MB of Ram!!!

Raspberry Pi Model B to get 512MB of Ram!!!

HTPCBuild.com The Raspberry Pi Foundation just announced that all new RPi Model Bs will receive an upgrade to 512MB of onboard RAM. According to the Raspberry Pi Foundation, all outstanding orders will receive the upgraded 512MB Model B. For those of you who have been patiently waiting, AWESOME!! Most importantly, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is […]

DEAL: Samsung 830 256GB SSD for $169.99 & Free Shipping!! 3 Hour Sale (9-12PST)

DEAL: Samsung 830 256GB SSD for $169.99 & Free Shipping!! 3 Hour Sale (9-12PST)

Newegg.com has the Samsung 830 256GB SSD for $169.99 and Free Shipping!!! This is a three hour sale from 9-12 PST. You need to use promo code: EMCYTZT2258 to get the $30 dollars off.

Another Raspberry Pi Raffle!!!

Another Raspberry Pi Raffle!!!

Raspberry Pi Raffle That is right! HTPCBuild.com would like to raffle away ANOTHER Raspberry Pi Model B! The board being given away is a newer board that has the updated usb polyfuses. NOTE: This raffle is for board only! The winner will need to pay for shipping. Why? HTPCBuild.com would like to keep this open to […]

DEAL: LIAN LI Aluminum PC-Q09FNA Mini ITX HTPC Case $109.99 & Free Shipping!!

DEAL: LIAN LI Aluminum PC-Q09FNA Mini ITX HTPC Case $109.99 & Free Shipping!!

Newegg.com has the LIAN LI Aluminum PC-Q09FNA Mini ITX HTPC Case $109.99 & Free Shipping!! You need to use promo code: LianLi924A.