Hi All,
After doing far to much research, I've finally decided on a configuration for an HTPC that I think I'll like. The component selection was driven by a couple of needs/wants and factors. I simply like the Mobo and think the 790GX chipset should be really nice. The processor seems good enough while going easy on the power. The memory is pretty standard. It's nice to see that the optical drive can handle multiple formats. The tuner card should be fine for us, just recording the occasional show. I'll figure out later if a second one is in order. The case is supposedly really nice. I wanted a big one so that I have flexibility and some room to place things. The PSU looked good enough. Western Digital 1TB Green Drive.
Before I pull the trigger, I figured I'd post it as a sanity check and see if anyone sees potential conflicts or issues I may have overlooked.
My current HTPC Plans
Mother Board: GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz Socket AM2 45W
Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
BD / HDDVD Drive: LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20L
TV Tuner Card: AVerMedia AVerTVHD MCE A180 HDTV Tuner Card / PVR
Case: Antec Black Aluminum / Steel Fusion Remote Max ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
PSU: Rosewill RG530-2 530W 80Plus Certified
HDD: 1TB WD Green SATA HDD
OS: Plan to use Mythbuntu and Win7
Thanks,
Will
After doing far to much research, I've finally decided on a configuration for an HTPC that I think I'll like. The component selection was driven by a couple of needs/wants and factors. I simply like the Mobo and think the 790GX chipset should be really nice. The processor seems good enough while going easy on the power. The memory is pretty standard. It's nice to see that the optical drive can handle multiple formats. The tuner card should be fine for us, just recording the occasional show. I'll figure out later if a second one is in order. The case is supposedly really nice. I wanted a big one so that I have flexibility and some room to place things. The PSU looked good enough. Western Digital 1TB Green Drive.
Before I pull the trigger, I figured I'd post it as a sanity check and see if anyone sees potential conflicts or issues I may have overlooked.
My current HTPC Plans
Mother Board: GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz Socket AM2 45W
Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
BD / HDDVD Drive: LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20L
TV Tuner Card: AVerMedia AVerTVHD MCE A180 HDTV Tuner Card / PVR
Case: Antec Black Aluminum / Steel Fusion Remote Max ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
PSU: Rosewill RG530-2 530W 80Plus Certified
HDD: 1TB WD Green SATA HDD
OS: Plan to use Mythbuntu and Win7
Thanks,
Will