I'm looking to build an HTPC to take over my multimedia tasks in a few weeks now. I will also want it to do some gaming and basic desktop functions. I'm thinking of running an Linux system if I can find a software configuration that will work for my needs (any suggestions?). I have a budget of less than 700 and stuck on some hardware decisions. I have a 7.1 surround sound receiver as it is, so I'm not planning on a sound card other than the onboard.
Live in US
Don't care about who I get it from, mostly shop newegg
This is what I'm tentatively looking at:
*amd phenom II x4 955 black edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
*msi 880gma-e53 micro atx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130308
* g skills 4gb pc12800 dual channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
* seagate 1tb sata 6.0 gbs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
these are in a combo package
beyond this i'm still looking to figure out what will be the best fit for my system.
I want it to be a bluray player/burner so i can back up more effectively. also need a tv turner for over the air digital channels (thinking of: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116024)
I want to use an mythbuntu system with an ubuntu desktop loaded as well. so hardware would need to work with this os config, although I'm not opposed to windows mce..
Live in US
Don't care about who I get it from, mostly shop newegg
This is what I'm tentatively looking at:
*amd phenom II x4 955 black edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
*msi 880gma-e53 micro atx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130308
* g skills 4gb pc12800 dual channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
* seagate 1tb sata 6.0 gbs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
these are in a combo package
beyond this i'm still looking to figure out what will be the best fit for my system.
I want it to be a bluray player/burner so i can back up more effectively. also need a tv turner for over the air digital channels (thinking of: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116024)
I want to use an mythbuntu system with an ubuntu desktop loaded as well. so hardware would need to work with this os config, although I'm not opposed to windows mce..