Recent content by timriley

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    X800XL with a microATX board+CPU?

    Well, just an update - I finally built my microatx mediapc for remote controlled videoconferencing,etc.... pretty happy with it so far. It's probably an overkill for my parents, but oh well. Here are the specs: Coolermaster ATC-620C-BX1 Aluminum Mini Tower Case (Black) Coolmax 120mm Silent...
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    X800XL with a microATX board+CPU?

    A followup... After reading the responses, I realized my ATI X800XL card really is way overkill for what I want to use this HTPC for. So, instead, I'm thinking of getting a cheaper basic X300 card and using a DVI-component adapter with it. It's cheaper and I'm hoping it'll require less...
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    X800XL with a microATX board+CPU?

    Yeah, I know it's a bit of an overkill... the graphics card is definitely, but I was dumb enough to buy it and don't really use it so.... My main question though is - is my Power supply good enough to power this system for regular use (no overclocking, no graphically intensive games etc)...
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    X800XL with a microATX board+CPU?

    Looking for some advice. I'm currently building a multimediapc - using a microATX board ( ie. the MSIRS480which has a PCI-E slot), AMD3200+ CPU, 1GB PC4200. I'm planning on using an NMedia HTPC case that, like most microatx cases, only has a 270W CPU. Thing is, I have this Connect3D X800XL 256MB...