Recent content by mmapride

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    HTPC System

    Hmmm... I would really prefer to stick with AMD if I could.... I am planning to install XP Pro and just run the media player / power DVD
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    HTPC System

    It's hard to say... I think 4 gigs of ram, SATA 3gb ports, PCIx16, and all the basics... I don't think I need to OC for the HTPC system. I am not planning to use the stock video, instead I am planning to use GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H GeForce 8500GT 256MB HDCP. I would want stock sound with fiber...
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    HTPC System

    What about this mobo? MSI K9NBPM2-FID Socket AM2 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S Micro ATX AMD Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130065) I assume I need a soundcard with this mobo. Is there a cheap good one I can use?
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    HTPC System

    Ahh crap... that really puts a dent into my plan
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    HTPC System

    Well I want to keep it under 1K, and 2 x 500 will give me a almost a TB, so that should hold me over for a while I hope... No tuner, this will be the PC to play movies on my TV.. I have HD cable hocked up separately. This purely to play crap (movies etc) off my computer and watch it on the big...
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    HTPC System

    I re-examined my rig, and came up with something like this based on the suggestions. How does this look? CASE: Antec FUSION Silver + 430W Power Supply MOBO: MSI K9N SLI Platinum Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP VIDEO: GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H GeForce 8500GT 256MB HDCP CPU: AMD Athlon 64...
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    HTPC System

    Hey guys, I am putting together a decent budget HTPC system to hook up to my plasma. Wanted to get an expert opinion about this system: -- Antec FUSION Silver Aluminum/steel MicroATX Media Center Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail -- EVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS...