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Originally Posted by drumr56 
I'm in the process of building an HTPC with an Intel 2500K CPU. I will be viewing HD & Blu Ray content. Is anyone using the 2500K CPU onboard graphics with any luck? I'm contemplating trying it with the CPU first, then adding a GPU card if needed, but would like to know if anyone is having success with the onboard CPU graphics or have experienced the 'jittering' or any other problems. I'll be using a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3-rev. 1.3 motherboard.
I'm in the process of building an HTPC with an Intel 2500K CPU. I will be viewing HD & Blu Ray content. Is anyone using the 2500K CPU onboard graphics with any luck? I'm contemplating trying it with the CPU first, then adding a GPU card if needed, but would like to know if anyone is having success with the onboard CPU graphics or have experienced the 'jittering' or any other problems. I'll be using a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3-rev. 1.3 motherboard.
It would handle your stated needs very well, without any issues, that is from my own experience! You should be more than okay for everything except high end gaming! So save yourself some money and don't get a discrete card just for an HTPC!
I am currently running on my IGP on the sig rig (the Phantom) as my GPU is out RMA'd and waiting for a new one! Have used it for everything except games, Blu-rays play really well, 1080p no problem at all! Been running on this for the last week or so and have yet not experienced any issues!
Sandy bridge and Llano handles all HTPC needs pretty well, if you haven't already bought or own the parts for the build I would definitely suggest looking at the Llano processors (A4 or A6) for an HTPC! More cost effective and better IGP than HD 3000!
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Dream Build 2011 - The Phantom!
(22 items) |
HTPC 2011
(14 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD A6 - 3650 APU | ECS A75F-A FM1 AMD A75 | AMD Radeon 6530 HD Graphics - Integrated with t... | Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRA... |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| HITACHI Deskstar 3TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s x 1 | Patriot Memory PYRO 60 GB Solid State Drive | Samsung 12x BD-ROM/16x DVD Writer Drive | APU Stock Cooler |
| OS | Monitor | Power | Case |
| Windows 7 Home Premium - 64 Bit | Samsung 67-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTV | CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W ATX12V v2.... | Antec Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Cente... |
| Audio | Other | ||
| YAMAHA RX-V671 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver | Logitech Harmony One Remote | ||
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