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building a htpc

jjj807

jjj807

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I picked up a micro atx case at a computer show today. It has 2 hdd bays and 2 optical drive bays, what parts do iu need to build a htpc that is cheap and efficient. I just want to record basic cable programs and play dvds. Can anyone suggest a good mobo and tv tuner card? Thanks
 
You will need a tv capture card that accept clear Qam (non-encrypted).

Don't know what current recommendation is, but I used to see the Hauppauge PVR-150 recommended a lot, perhaps with Windows Media Center as operating system.

 
An AMD system would be my pick. 780 based motherboard and a cheap X2 or phenom depending on the budget. PVR150 is a great card, I used on myself for a while. The integrated video on the AMD side is superior to intels. You do not need a a lot of horsepower for an HTPC so I would go the AMD route, should be cheaper as well.
 
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