Hi,
I need a mini-atx board that would be adoquate for a system thats mainly made for mp3 playback, dvd playback, divx/xvid playback and dvd writing. The board should have a good built in graphics chip - not for gaming but for dvd playback at most. at least one pci slot. no need for integrated sound. firewire connection needed. the board needs to be cheap and above all small.
any suggestions?

PS.
in case you havent noticed, im planning on making an HTPC (home theatre personal computer)system.

Thanks.

Any of Via's mini itx boards would suit you well. I know via has had problems over the years, but it seems that when they build the whole package, they can do it right. I have an epia m10000 that has been up and running for over a year. It works flawlessly and is packed with features. Just my opinion.

http://www.viavpsd.com/product/epi [...] boardId=81

LOL, d00d, what kind of home theater system do you have already? No use in making a system that's only 12 inches wide if your receiver is 17 inches wide!

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