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Monday, May 11, 2009 – Permalink – Free TIVO(Almost, if you've got the parts laying around)From the "Not quite too hard to do" file. Construct your own DVR from a leftover PC. "I started with an old PC (a Dell Dimension 4500) that had unfortunately been destroyed by lightning. After some experimentation, I figured out that the only bad portions of the PC were the motherboard and the modem (which I didn't need anyway). I decided to replace the motherboard and keep the same case and other hardware because I really liked Dell's clamshell case design. I did some research at my local Fry's electronics store and got a motherboard that would allow me to use the same memory, processor, and case. After getting . . . . .  Makezine.com: Build a Better DVR out of an Old PC See all Topics Labels: Tutorials <Doug Klippert@ 3:22 AM
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