HTPC advice using latest Procs AMD or Intel bang for buck. Good afternoon All, I am new to the build of HTPC and trying to build something for my friend and need some guidance. My buddy wants HTPC that he can connect to his Samsung 1080p 40" LCD and would...

Budget HTPC advice. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within the next month BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600 SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: DVR for HD OTA signal, watching Hulu/Netflix, possibly blu-ray in the future PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor (will be...

HTPC advice for MOBO, full HDMI, Case, etc. Looking to build a medium budget HTPC. My concerns ( wish list ) are: 1. A HDMI connection that carries full DTS audio and Video to a new TV. 2. Footprint has to be small like a Micro ATX 3. heat, heat, heat...

HTPC advice. I have an old PC that I was hoping to use as a HTPC because it is the only PC on my network that has a DVI output. I have a 720p DLP projector and I would like the best connection (digital) for DVD playback and for PC Games. I need help spec'ing...

a simple answer is the less distance that energy travel (ie CPU -> GPU -> out) the less heat... I'm building my first "solely" HTPC and most of the advice I've gotten suggest unless your planning on gaming on an HTPC IGP is the way to go... also with...

Need Advice on HTPC Build. I used to build systems but it’s been about 8 years since my last build & I need some advice on parts. Currently, I have all of my DVD’s, CD’s & business files on two MYBOOK World Ed. harddrives & would like to get away from...

Need Advice on HTPC. This will be my first build. The part that I am not sure about is the CPU and graphics. What is required for HD/Blu ray viewing. for example should I get a cheaper CPU with a older chipset and use a graphics card instead. Any thoughts would...

Advice on a HTPC. So I'm about to build a HTPC for my dad. Our old one with a socket 428: pentium 4 2.8 has long lived its life. I am curious to go the AMD or Intel route. Things I will look for or want: 1) It has to be able to play 1080p smoothly. My...

Seeking Expert advice for HTPC build. Hi all, I've been following threads in several forums, but I'm not completely certain that the builds discussed are designed around my interests and current constraints. For example, I don't game at all, suggestions for...

Advice on $1200 HTPC/school/light gaming build. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Late December/Early January BUDGET RANGE: $900-1100 After Rebates SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: HTPC--subscribed to ATT U-Verse (heard you can use your comp as a dvr...