Do you have a budget in mind?
I need a HTPC, I'm sure you've all seen this before.
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Meh. Not looking to go overboard, just something that won't give me trouble.
Will I be able to get what I want with a MicroATX board? Full ATX is a bit bigger and I kind of want this to be quiet and out of the way.
Edit: Nevermind about MicroATX. I can't find a case I would want to use with one either way.
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Originally Posted by crashovride02 Do you have a budget in mind? |
Will I be able to get what I want with a MicroATX board? Full ATX is a bit bigger and I kind of want this to be quiet and out of the way.
Edit: Nevermind about MicroATX. I can't find a case I would want to use with one either way.
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So basiclly its a full HTPC in a package but without windows/linux and internet surfing right?
Originally Posted by SZayat Get WD TV HD Media Player (slices 1080p for breakfast) and save 2633 dollaz YouTube - WD TV: HD Media Player (slices 1080p for breakfast) |
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I'm pretty inexperienced with how much power is needed to play 1080P without issues, and how much/if NVIDIA/ATI GPUs help with that.
I was looking at this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068
and I was thinking that ATI was the better choice for these types of systems because (and I've only heard) that the HDMI ports on the cards put out full 7.1 sound without any crazy workarounds.
I would probably spend a little more money and get this power supply too:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103940
Modular and made by Antec, keep my wiring nice in it. Very nice PSU too.
Originally Posted by the_milk_man Alright I have come up with a quiet yet cost efficient and soemwhat powerful htpc for you equipped with a 1TB HDD for all of your miscellaneous storage needs. Antec Mini P180 Black Steel MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 99.95 Rosewill RG430-2 430W 80Plus Certified 49.99 free shipping AND 20% off with a promotional code(ends 3/15) MSI G41M-FD LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard 74.99 Intel E5200 Core2 Duo 72.99 free shipping G.Skill 2x1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM 28.99 free shipping EVGA 9600 GT 512MB 99.99(not including the $30 rebate) free shipping WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD 32MB cache 119.99 free shipping The Whole thing with tax and without the rebates comes to $569.47. What do you think? |
I was looking at this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068
and I was thinking that ATI was the better choice for these types of systems because (and I've only heard) that the HDMI ports on the cards put out full 7.1 sound without any crazy workarounds.
I would probably spend a little more money and get this power supply too:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103940
Modular and made by Antec, keep my wiring nice in it. Very nice PSU too.
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yep, it reads various movie, music and photos out of any USB storage devices (flash or external HDD)
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Originally Posted by Sistum Id So basiclly its a full HTPC in a package but without windows/linux and internet surfing right? |
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| File Formats Supported |
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Looks good.
Wanting some more input on the card though, with it having no reviews and me not having ever heard of that company. o.o
But I'd trust that card enough for a light gaming machine, I'm sure it'll be fine for the purposes of this machine. Hell, maybe he'll end up playing a game or two on it as well.
I know this is a stupid question but: People just take an HDMI cable from that, the card, to their TV, and play the videos as if it were their monitor, right? And it gives them sound from the system hooked up to their TV?
Originally Posted by Acoma_Andy Here is a HD4650 with HDMI port: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814140102 Will suit a HTPC nicely. |
Wanting some more input on the card though, with it having no reviews and me not having ever heard of that company. o.o
But I'd trust that card enough for a light gaming machine, I'm sure it'll be fine for the purposes of this machine. Hell, maybe he'll end up playing a game or two on it as well.
I know this is a stupid question but: People just take an HDMI cable from that, the card, to their TV, and play the videos as if it were their monitor, right? And it gives them sound from the system hooked up to their TV?
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Ati cards have an integrated HDMI audio chip onboard.
And if you don't trust that brand, you can try looking for another one with a HDMI port. This one just seemed like a great deal. Remember, all GPU's on those things come from one company.
Originally Posted by Lumi Looks good. Wanting some more input on the card though, with it having no reviews and me not having ever heard of that company. o.o But I'd trust that card enough for a light gaming machine, I'm sure it'll be fine for the purposes of this machine. Hell, maybe he'll end up playing a game or two on it as well. I know this is a stupid question but: People just take an HDMI cable from that, the card, to their TV, and play the videos as if it were their monitor, right? And it gives them sound from the system hooked up to their TV? |
And if you don't trust that brand, you can try looking for another one with a HDMI port. This one just seemed like a great deal. Remember, all GPU's on those things come from one company.
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