Hi all,
I have never built PCs before, so I am a bit of a n00b(please bear with me). I have a 2 year old HP Pavillion a6535c desktop. I want to salvage a few old parts from this computer but I need some good advice. This will be strictly a HTPC, primarily used for media(Bluray, MKV, DVD, AVI), and possibly TV.
Here is some background information:
Country: Canada
Approximate Purchase Date:Until May 2011
Budget/Parts Preferences: Economic but open to opinions.
System Usage: HTPC. Strictly for media(Bluray, MKV, DVD, AVI), and possibly TV.
Preferred Websites: Anything as long as its Canadian. I.E. newegg.ca, ncix.com, and etc
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: I have a 32 Inch Sony Bravia. HDMI. 720p ?
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Parts that I have:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40 GHz (Socket 775 LGA)
Motherboard: This is the confusing part for me. When I run CPU-Z it says (Manufacturer: Pegatron Corp; Model: Benicia; Chipset P35/G33/G31)
But the manufacterer website says: Asus IPIBL-LB and Benicia-GL8E with form factor: Micro-ATX: 24.5 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.5 cm (9.6 inches)
Here is the website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01324212
RAM: 6GB DDR2 (Dual Channel)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS (512 MB)
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
HDD: 500GB SATA 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/sec
PSU: 300W
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Parts I would like:
- Bluray COMBO drive
- Do I need a new mobo and PSU ?
- Small casing
- Remote (IR receiver)
- Possibly a tv tuner that I can hook up to my PVR.
- Can you suggest a good HTPC software for my use?
Thank you for your help!
I have never built PCs before, so I am a bit of a n00b(please bear with me). I have a 2 year old HP Pavillion a6535c desktop. I want to salvage a few old parts from this computer but I need some good advice. This will be strictly a HTPC, primarily used for media(Bluray, MKV, DVD, AVI), and possibly TV.
Here is some background information:
Country: Canada
Approximate Purchase Date:Until May 2011
Budget/Parts Preferences: Economic but open to opinions.
System Usage: HTPC. Strictly for media(Bluray, MKV, DVD, AVI), and possibly TV.
Preferred Websites: Anything as long as its Canadian. I.E. newegg.ca, ncix.com, and etc
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: I have a 32 Inch Sony Bravia. HDMI. 720p ?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parts that I have:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40 GHz (Socket 775 LGA)
Motherboard: This is the confusing part for me. When I run CPU-Z it says (Manufacturer: Pegatron Corp; Model: Benicia; Chipset P35/G33/G31)
But the manufacterer website says: Asus IPIBL-LB and Benicia-GL8E with form factor: Micro-ATX: 24.5 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.5 cm (9.6 inches)
Here is the website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01324212
RAM: 6GB DDR2 (Dual Channel)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS (512 MB)
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
HDD: 500GB SATA 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/sec
PSU: 300W
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parts I would like:
- Bluray COMBO drive
- Do I need a new mobo and PSU ?
- Small casing
- Remote (IR receiver)
- Possibly a tv tuner that I can hook up to my PVR.
- Can you suggest a good HTPC software for my use?
Thank you for your help!