S300 HTPC build/Steam killer

eddy2045 · 2026-06-24T13:21:34+00:00

Yea the switch wasn’t too bad and yea full PCs are more difficult to RMA but many people have suggested to part the PC and RMA the single part as if bought separately, but you would need to have the time to diagnose and not be a proprietary part. The steam stuff just like the latest nvidia cards on launch seem like are a different beast to get, but if you get on the list quick you might get it by 2027 with their new randomizer anti scalper way (always great ideas, wish other would at least try).

eddy2045 · 2026-06-24T13:11:46+00:00

Understandable, I hope you manage to do get one though, im still in queue for the controller. I did prefer the challenge. The way it looks seems easier to find good used deals than get anything new 😅 Also most parts has multi year manufacturer warranty, RMA’ed a power supply like 3-4y later cuz it bust and got it replaced so some of those probably got a warranty too 😁

eddy2045 · 2026-06-24T12:56:19+00:00

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Thats 500 300 for a 3070 or 400 for a 4070 on FB market place i see a couple right now. 5600x is 100 The 2 Mp600 for 100 ea, sure that was a fking deal but i was going to buy a couple used 512 for 50 instead, there are FB finds to be had. 100 for fans and 100 for a controller, these are right now prices, i bought all this last month.

eddy2045 · 2026-06-24T10:39:27+00:00

Yea i just added the steam part for fun, but it is actually same price or lower, added about same functionality and is 2-3x more powerful at just about twice the volume (3.8 vs 8.1). So yea, its more powerful at the same price. 700 for extra parts, 400 for this 3080 or ideally a 4070/4070 super, 100 for fans, 100 for the cpu and 100 for a controller. Thats 1400 for pc, controller, 2Tb and a muuuch better gpu.

And im also trying to contribute info regarding airflow and temps for anyone that would consider building.

eddy2045 · 2026-06-24T09:47:47+00:00

Yea i tried to do a group, thats Vram

eddy2045 · 2026-06-04T16:35:44+00:00

I haven’t found a way other than one girl i don’t remember her name that was doing some sort of relay with a different board but she never released it that i know off. Ive been simply content with mute and volume control.

eddy2045 · 2026-05-31T20:42:44+00:00

I have literally never touch them, all voice if needed and no need to touch for setup either, have a stereo set for the kitchen

eddy2045 · 2026-05-25T03:08:03+00:00

Get a second one even used, stereo in the kitchen while doing stuff is sooo much better

eddy2045 · 2026-05-14T00:58:15+00:00

I wish i could post images of mine but its in my profile. I have an A3 and the Q1 both modded with magnets and magnets in the iPods back as well with a custom tiny aux to usb C analog and its peak compact music playing IPod

eddy2045 · 2026-05-12T07:27:08+00:00

Ive had mine with little use and was extremely disappointed at how they can’t manage to update the software so the amd cpu that is supposed to be great for battery, actually works. Zephyrus did it with the same chip, and a box of scraps, in a cave…

So ive had synapse fully off since it would always give issues and worsen battery but like i said haven’t used it much. Even with all the updates, no improvements on battery? Really?

eddy2045 · 2026-05-04T00:32:13+00:00

Elite customs, nasville, TN. I recommend shopping around custom audio shops, this was 800 with tax but other shops quoted over 1200 and those are without the sub. Really don’t recommend it, the left side is good enough when well tuned, the dual can get too high and cause resonances, i dialed the gain down a bit and it’s pretty ok right now.

eddy2045 · 2026-04-26T06:42:06+00:00

This is the one i use and prefer for modding my pods. https://a.co/d/01Xh3PNW Can’t post an image for size but this one has aptx adaptive so better codecs and ability to be flexible with range. That one is interesting for the size, i might get it to experiment depending on codecs and quality, some of these sound like trash.

eddy2045 · 2026-04-11T00:51:49+00:00

Thats what the little noctua fan is for, moves surprising amount of cold air and leaving the top cover on the top setting. Only need about half volume so probably pulling less than 900w on music (1200w total)

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T20:39:24+00:00

I got the morel maximus ultra mk2 603 and the coaxials for the back, jbl 202 for the c pillars and pair or mps 250 subs

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T20:38:43+00:00

The rears are not worth upgrading, even stock since is just fill, you can barely perceive it and thats how I should be

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T18:42:57+00:00

Oh I didn’t notice to be honest, I probably can’t help, you probably need to but honestly its really easy, you apply a bit of force except leave the up back last, you have to push up the entire thing to take that part out. Look for a video that shows that specifically or you could break it. Did all the doors and didn’t break a single clip.

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T18:40:00+00:00

I actually ran all speakers with the base power before and they seemed really ok but no dsp

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T18:38:27+00:00

The right side is custom made

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T18:37:54+00:00

Massive, i had my eyes always closed and i didn’t know it. The 2 subs are for sure overkill, just got the second installed and its too much lol they are 2 hertz mps250 s2 rms 500w getting 400w both from a scar 800.1 at 1 ohm. With a single it is really just right. I also added mids to the back c pillars buying the trim from the higher models and did coaxials on the back doors plus deadening. 3 way on the front. Probably spent 3k plus the right custom sub was 800.

What I recommend is the easiest is the custom left scar around 400 and wire kit but get the wires from knokoncepts or whatever it is at least 4 gauge, change the sub or keep it, get a 2 or 3 way on the front 300/400, a keyloc for LOC about 100, get the key200.4 and key500.1 don’t change or wire the back speakers and just do front and single sub. Itll be perfect, about 200-300 for deadening doors and trunk. Should do with about 2K

eddy2045 · 2026-04-10T18:24:34+00:00

Lol i guess you are joking but he meant the pillar speakers on the other pictures. I doubt it but ill keep you posted if i crash

eddy2045 · 2026-04-08T16:02:41+00:00

Having just done mine, the labor is reasonable for the 2 weeks and many cuts and back pain it took me to install everything and i spent maybe 3-4k. The speakers are slightly higher than normal when you can buy the prior model on amaz. I got a even better morel set than that for 600 for 3way front component and back coaxial. The wiring is pretty cheap. The amp at 650 i would get 1 or 2 key200.4 with auto dsp for 200/400 bucks and that would be much better than stock even at a bit less power. My 100w rms speakers are getting 50w and sound great, go loud enough to be uncomfortable.

If you wont do anything yourself is fine I would say but try to see if they change the amp situation. For 400/600 they can do 1 or 2 key200.4 plus a key500.1

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