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Kalmado

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Just bought a Pentium G3220 for either a friend's build or my htpc. I can't seem to find any information on the Intel HD Graphics. I'm only finding info for HD2000, 4000, etc. I'm wondering if I can use the integrated graphics for htpc purposes or if I'd be better of using an old ATI 4830 or buying a cheap 5450.

I also have a A6-5400k I bought at first for the htpc, but the pentium looks to be a better overall processor. Or, is the 5400k better for a htpc?
 
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As a rule of thumb for myself when building HTPC's - I build with 2GB RAM, 1 processing core/thread and 90GB HDD for the operating system. Add 1.5GB RAM and 1 processing core/thread for each concurrent HD video stream being utilized (recorded or watching at the same time).

I have my personal HTPC in the bedroom, and use an XBox360 to display on my 60" HDTV. The XBox works better in my opinion for full HD video.
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It would depend upon your use for the system - HD video isn't that hard for the onboard GPU - the question is more geared to how much RAM and/or CPU is needed for contiguous video streams. If you are using the computer to display Netflix, Hulu and other streaming - it will be less processor intensive as compared to utilizing 3-4 digital cable tuners watching/recording 4 HD video streams.
 
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ronintexas

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As a rule of thumb for myself when building HTPC's - I build with 2GB RAM, 1 processing core/thread and 90GB HDD for the operating system. Add 1.5GB RAM and 1 processing core/thread for each concurrent HD video stream being utilized (recorded or watching at the same time).

I have my personal HTPC in the bedroom, and use an XBox360 to display on my 60" HDTV. The XBox works better in my opinion for full HD video.
 
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