How good of a video card is needed for HTPC?. I am looking at a 7600gt. Is that bigger than I need or not enough?. I am looking at a 7600gt. Is that bigger than I need or not enough? It's quite good for a HTPC, and will allow for some moderate gaming if you...

random hard drives 680i SLI board Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 sound card (PCI) The HTPC build idea: Keeping: CPU, RAM, PSU (700watts or so..enough), DVD burner, Sound card. Need: HTPC case: I have a Harmony One remote... should work Antec Black Aluminum...

and go with this unit as our TV entertainment source, with an OTA antenna for local TV access. That video card is certainly more powerful than needed for HTPC and video work, etc, but it is NOT a powerful gaming card. In fact, I think it's pretty difficult...

wayyyyyyyy more CPU power than what's needed for HTPC use. I'd say E7400 for a gaming system and E3200 for a HTPC. Same for the discrete GPU; yes for gaming, no for HTPC. ok. That is all I need to know. I guse Cache dose not matter for recording TV....

Help Choosing Graphics Card for HTPC. Hello All: I have (almost) completed my HTPC build and would like some recommendations for a graphics card. My only interest is video for movies, etc. I am NOT interested in any gaming. My rig is generally as follows:...

with an HTPC. Right now you either need a high-end video card (HD5850) or a $130 sound card (Auzentech or Asus Xonar). Standard DD or DTS or passing LPCM is not a problem though. Standalones easily bitstream HD audio through HDMI. Cheaper HD5xxx cards are...

use for this HTPC is playing video stored from the HDD directly to my HD TV. The TV is only capable of 720P so that marks the output limit I will need for the HTPC. I do not need nor want a DVD or Tuner setup for this. I would like to view hulu and...

I'd just leave what they have in there. When you do get to its use as a HTPC, you won't need an audio card. The audio built into the mobo will do the job above and beyond your needs. The only users that need audio cards are those doing production recording/...

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Price: $170 VIDEO CARD: Price: $125 RAM: Price: $80 PSU: Price: $120 HDD: Price: $110 CAPTURE CARD: Price: $130 MOUSE/KEYBOARD: Price: $120 WIRELESS CARD: Price: $80 Grand Total: ~$1150 I would prefer a wired...