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EA_MAN   06-08-2009 at 10:51:00 PM

Please let me know what you think.

I'm thinking that for starters the onboard audio will be sufficient for my purposes.

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!



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Katsushiro   06-09-2009 at 03:51:40 AM
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If the most intensive video application you're going to have is decoding blu-ray discs or high-def content then the onboard graphics will suffice.

Also, some have said to use win 7 release candidate until it is available to buy.

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EA_MAN   06-09-2009 at 04:06:00 AM
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Katsushiro wrote :

If the most intensive video application you're going to have is decoding blu-ray discs or high-def content then the onboard graphics will suffice.

Also, some have said to use win 7 release candidate until it is available to buy.




Thanks for the advice!

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mindless728   06-09-2009 at 04:16:45 AM
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looks similar to the build im making (though mine only needs one hdd, i have a 2.5TB server on gigabit lan)

i would love to hear an update on how well that tv tuner does, im looking at the same one (except with remote incuded) for my build

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EA_MAN   06-09-2009 at 06:16:08 AM
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mindless728 wrote :

looks similar to the build im making (though mine only needs one hdd, i have a 2.5TB server on gigabit lan)

i would love to hear an update on how well that tv tuner does, im looking at the same one (except with remote incuded) for my build




I'm keeping my eyes open for deals - so it may be a little while beofer I actually make the purchase.

One option I'm considering is more like your configuration - with a NAS (build).
Did you build your server?

Thanks,

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AKM880   06-09-2009 at 06:23:37 AM
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Looks like a real nice HTPC good luck with it! But you probably don't need that 1GB HD4670 a 4650 is good I think.

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shortstuff_mt   06-09-2009 at 06:31:07 AM
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I have both the Hauppauge HVR-1600 and HVR-2250 in my HTPC. They are both excellent tuner cards. I highly recommend the 2250. I also recommend Windows 7. I was surprised at how well it worked out of the box for a HTPC. I had to do some registry hacks and stuff to get Vista to recognize and properly implement both TV tuners, but Windows 7 worked great without any changes.

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EA_MAN   06-09-2009 at 06:32:08 AM
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AKM880 wrote :

Looks like a real nice HTPC good luck with it! But you probably don't need that 1GB HD4670 a 4650 is good I think.




You're probably right - I was probably just getting a little greedy!

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EA_MAN   06-09-2009 at 06:53:27 AM
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AKM880 wrote :

Sapphire 512MB Native HDMI out HD 4650
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It's got the right specs (and price).

Two knocks against it though:

1) It's not passively cooled - I'm trying to keep the htpc as quiet as possible
2) several users noted that the card ran a little hot

Again the specs are excellent - in a bigger well -ventilated case it would be perfect

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AKM880   06-09-2009 at 04:09:27 PM
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Oops sorry bout' that. Yeah and like you said you'd need good cooling to run a passive card. Or it gets HOT!

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