Hello everyone, my friend Chris would like to build an HTPC in which he will be connecting to his new 42" LCD HDTV, and has asked me to help him pick out parts. He's very computer savvy, but less so on the hardware end of things.
His budget is pretty adamant at $300, which I realize is a very, very tight budget, but I know it's workable.
I would like your suggestions on a few options for a build. If you would like, spec out a computer with and without a hard drive so we can see what we can get with the extra money from not getting one.
All components will be needed, and obviously, a motherboard with HDMI and onboard video is a must. I have no Intel/AMD preference, as this isn't really an enthusiast build.
Thank you for the help OCN!
I'm having trouble deciding if it's even possible to go the DDR3 route or not, seeing as it's just as expensive as DDR2. I'll definitely share my input, but I need a good starting point please. Also, please use newegg as much as possible.
His budget is pretty adamant at $300, which I realize is a very, very tight budget, but I know it's workable.
I would like your suggestions on a few options for a build. If you would like, spec out a computer with and without a hard drive so we can see what we can get with the extra money from not getting one.
All components will be needed, and obviously, a motherboard with HDMI and onboard video is a must. I have no Intel/AMD preference, as this isn't really an enthusiast build.
Thank you for the help OCN!
I'm having trouble deciding if it's even possible to go the DDR3 route or not, seeing as it's just as expensive as DDR2. I'll definitely share my input, but I need a good starting point please. Also, please use newegg as much as possible.