I have lurking around this site for the last couple of days... so much good info.....that I have a headache
I will be building my 1st system from scratch, and would like to salvage a few parts........i have a dying p4..
I will be using the system, as my all around home work horse/htpc........I live in a apt and do not want separate pcs....so the use would be......Connect to my 42" 1080p lcd for music, movies, surfing, I am not a gamer but would like to be able to play games when friends are over, U know like "need for speed" type stuff just 4 entertainment(and l might want to explore some gaming)........ as I do not want to spend the cash on a PS3 or 360(am I thinking in the right direction?). I want something decent, preferably under $1k. Also in the future cant I just build a separate htpc on a mATX board, with basic stuff, and keep all the files/storage on my case below(move it in my room) and just network the two things?
This is what I already have, and would like to use?
Antec SOHO Fileserver case (I dont care about the looks right now, its kinda big...but ok for now)
Antec TP550W PS
Audigy Platinum ZS 7.1 Sound Card
PVR 150, and also a Pinnacle HD tv tuner card
IDE sony dl-rw optical drive
Couple of IDE 40--60 GB hds
The cheap creative 7.1 speakers...
What should I be ordering from newegg
Intel c2d(e400 for $125, or e6550 for $170)
What kind of MB (this is what I am most confused about)
2 or 4GB DDR2 Memory, which kind?
Graphics Card?
What about the blyray/hd combo LG GGC-H20L drive for $270, or should I just wait for the writable ones?
SATA HD, which one? (should I think about raid?), should I get multiple for OS, Music/Movies, and recording shows
Your help is appreciated?, looking for something to do the job, but I can be patient to upgrade after a basic setup
I will be building my 1st system from scratch, and would like to salvage a few parts........i have a dying p4..
I will be using the system, as my all around home work horse/htpc........I live in a apt and do not want separate pcs....so the use would be......Connect to my 42" 1080p lcd for music, movies, surfing, I am not a gamer but would like to be able to play games when friends are over, U know like "need for speed" type stuff just 4 entertainment(and l might want to explore some gaming)........ as I do not want to spend the cash on a PS3 or 360(am I thinking in the right direction?). I want something decent, preferably under $1k. Also in the future cant I just build a separate htpc on a mATX board, with basic stuff, and keep all the files/storage on my case below(move it in my room) and just network the two things?
This is what I already have, and would like to use?
Antec SOHO Fileserver case (I dont care about the looks right now, its kinda big...but ok for now)
Antec TP550W PS
Audigy Platinum ZS 7.1 Sound Card
PVR 150, and also a Pinnacle HD tv tuner card
IDE sony dl-rw optical drive
Couple of IDE 40--60 GB hds
The cheap creative 7.1 speakers...
What should I be ordering from newegg
Intel c2d(e400 for $125, or e6550 for $170)
What kind of MB (this is what I am most confused about)
2 or 4GB DDR2 Memory, which kind?
Graphics Card?
What about the blyray/hd combo LG GGC-H20L drive for $270, or should I just wait for the writable ones?
SATA HD, which one? (should I think about raid?), should I get multiple for OS, Music/Movies, and recording shows
Your help is appreciated?, looking for something to do the job, but I can be patient to upgrade after a basic setup