It is a silent and low consumption HTPC for gaming and movies possible?

[Peaknik]

I know, I know, low consumption and gaming??? But maybe it will be possible to have it throttling down the CPU for web browsing and movies and throttle up for gaming..

 

[jbakerlent]

See the form in my sig... Doesn't sound like the best idea to me, but it depends on what games at what settings and what exactly you mean by silent.

 

[Peaknik]

I know that some sort of compromise would be necessary... I'd like to have a powerful HTPC to use it with my Bravia 46'', next to my PS3 and Xbox 360, the problem is that a HTPC able to play 1080p Flight Simulator X needs an i7 + good videocard (so good cooling is mandatory). Other sims I'd like to play are Life For Speed (no problem) and other racing sims like rFactor, etc.

 

[rwpritchett]

Are you considering water cooling your system? That would keep the performance parts cool and minimize the noise.