Recent content by drealiT

You sure about recommending the G45... more expensive when the 780G's can handle what he wants (although I don't know what his audio needs are which is the only reason I would go up from a 780G - better audio options for newer HTPC boards).

I don't think you will be able to achieve smooth HD playback with just a processor/memory upgrade to be honest... in reality you'd need a better GPU, CPU, and 4x the amount of memory you already have. If anything I would sell off that thing and rebuild from scratch or sell off the motherboard...

The G31's GMA 3100 will be able to handle vista's aero interface etc. etc. if you're expecting wild and crazy gaming performance... look elsewhere. The onboard graphics are sufficient for a basic desktop build and nothing more. Onboard GPU's are getting better but they are far from being able to...

Well I received one through Newegg for $25 during a killer sale with a $10 off code (specifically for it... long gone at this point... maybe 2 months ago) along with free shipping. This new one that I'm talking about now I got off Ebay with the Live.com cashback promotion (was 30% off Buy it Now...

Nope nope no Microcenter nearby. Regardless this is a budget build not so much for performance or anything... no overclocking etc. To spend almost 10% of the total cost of the build on a HSF that's just meant to hold over is just too much. It's a server build that just needs something to keep...

I mentioned that it didn't come with a HSF and that I am in need of one... so I don't really understand what your reply was saying. The BE-2400 comes in retail packaging, but like the 5000 black edition and others, it does not come with a stock HSF. Now as I asked, I could use some...

I'm currently creating a teensy tiny server 08 build(SQL hosting and possibly some remote torrenting) for the cheapest amounts I can muster while keeping low electrical costs in mind... As of right now this is where the build stands: Enclosure/PSU: Antec NSK3480 w/ Earthwatts 380W PSU...