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[Solved] Does chipset matter in HTPC if using discrete video?

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bliq   11-13-2009 at 04:39:39 PM

So I understand that chipset matters if you're going to use onboard video but if I'm going to use a discrete card (say a Radeon HD4350, which by all accounts is much better than any onboard video) does it matter which chipset I use? In other words are there any real differences between say 780G/785G/790G? I plan to use a Athlon II 240 chip.

An alternative is a cheap intel board, probably G31 or similar, and a Celeron e3300.

Any thoughts on audio capability of any of the chipsets mentioned?

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No. It will not matter since you plan to use a graphics card and not IGP.
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shadow703793   11-13-2009 at 06:59:30 PM
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No. It will not matter since you plan to use a graphics card and not IGP.

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mindless728   11-13-2009 at 07:01:40 PM

you could try an AMD 770 board (no IGP) if you are buying a discrete card

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