By Joshua Goldman
(December 7, 2005)

It started out innocently enough: a ripped CD here, a download there. Before you knew it, your hard drive was down to a couple of gigs, and your resources were feeling the strain.

If you're tired of forcing your PC to double as an ersatz music player, why not build a dedicated box instead? We'll show you how to turn an old clunker PC into a top-notch digital jukebox.

If you'd prefer a living room-friendly player, we suggest a smaller, more attractive alternative. Either way, you'll end up with a tricked-out machine able to take on the most voracious audiophile's collection.