I want to build a HTPC under $500. I will be using 42" 1080p LG TV. Here are my reqs:
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: by the end of February of 2010
BUDGET RANGE: $500 After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Surfing the Web, watching videos, play games
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Heaphones,
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, bestbuy, and other reliable sources
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: Would prefer a Nvidia graphics that is LOW! Iam talking under 8800.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe down the line
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: HDMI resolution
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would prefer a quiet PC. Also like mentioned earlier, would like a Graphics card that is somewhat cheap. Would like a wifi card too.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: by the end of February of 2010
BUDGET RANGE: $500 After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Surfing the Web, watching videos, play games
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Heaphones,
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, bestbuy, and other reliable sources
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: Would prefer a Nvidia graphics that is LOW! Iam talking under 8800.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe down the line
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: HDMI resolution
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would prefer a quiet PC. Also like mentioned earlier, would like a Graphics card that is somewhat cheap. Would like a wifi card too.