ok so i'm think of using an extra epox MB, and an AMD k62 2100+, 512 MB ram, 120 gig HD with the folloing to build a MCE 05 system thoughs comments, please?
JustPC Gazelle Black/Silver ATX Mid Tower Case With 450W PSU, Model "JPC899BK" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Black/Silver
Material: Steel/Plastic
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 3/0, 3.5" x 1/2 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB, 2 x Audio
Power Supply: 450W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm Rear Fan
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
Features: 6 Plastic Panels with Metal Frame.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 8.1" x 20.9"(HxWxD)
ATI RADEON 9000 Video Card, 64MB DDR, TV-Out, 4X AGP, -OEM
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI Radeon 9000
Memory: 64MB DDR
BUS: AGP 4X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out(S-Video Out)
Support 3D API: DirectX 8, OpenGL 1.3
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536
Cable/Accessories: Driver CD
OEM Bundle (See pics for details)
Hauppauge Win TV150 PVR-MCE-PCI Tuner Card for MCE, Model "1024" -OEM
WinTV-PVR-150MCE brings live TV, FM radio and TV recording to Windows XP Media Center Edition
Specifications:
TV Tuner: Yes
FM Tuner: Yes
MPEG2 record datarates: 2MBit/sec, 4MBit/sec, 6Mbit/sec, 8Mbit/sec, 12Mbit/sec. Selections for DVD Standard play (8MBitsec), DVD Long Play (4MBit/sec) and DVD Extra Long Play (2.5MBit/sec)
Interface: PCI
Video Display: NTSC format* at 29.97fps: Full D1: 720x480, PAL format* at 25fps: Full D1: 720x576, MPEG1: 352x288
Supported OS: WindowsXP, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows2000
Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/ PS/2 104keys -RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2 (see pics)
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 12 function keys + 2 wheel
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: Detachable
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: wireless optical
Features: Eliminate the clutter with cordless freedom, Get comfortable with the keyboard's ultra-flat Zero Degree Tilt design, Make scrolling easier with the unique iNav wheel, Ground-breaking new MX optical engine captures more data every second, Cruise Control system combines two buttons with scroll wheel, Rapid charge base station
Lite-On Black 16X DVD-ROM, Model SOHD-167T, OEM
Specifications:
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Access Time: 120ms
Buffer Size: 512KB
Compatibility: Windows 98/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP
Features: Smart Monitoring & Adjusting Read-speed Technology for eXtraction(SMART-X), Auto Balance System(ABS).
Packaging: OEM Drive Only
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3500A BK, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)
Turtle Beach 7.1-Channel PCI Sound Card, Model "CATALINA" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 96kHz
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Audio: 24-bit
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Line-In/Out,Mic-In,Optical S/PDIF In/Out,CD and Aux In
External Box: N/A
Remote Control: N/A
Special Features: Supports Game Surround Sound APIs such as EAX 2.0 and A3D
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 - OEM
With all the power and functionality of Windows XP, plus new features that let you watch and record TV, manage your music, play DVDs, and more, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 gives you a remarkable new way to experience digital media in your home.
Live TV and Personal Video Recording
All of your entertainment choices are in one place: live and recorded TV, movies and videos, music, photos, radio, and on-demand entertainment. *Must be purchased with hardware*
Remote Control for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center -OEM
Specifications:
Receiver: USB IR Receiver
Range: 10 ft.
Subtotal » $536.46
Thinking of going with a newer NEC 3520 instead of the 3500a thoughts on that in particular would be nice.
thanks again for your inputs!
JustPC Gazelle Black/Silver ATX Mid Tower Case With 450W PSU, Model "JPC899BK" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Black/Silver
Material: Steel/Plastic
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 3/0, 3.5" x 1/2 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB, 2 x Audio
Power Supply: 450W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm Rear Fan
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
Features: 6 Plastic Panels with Metal Frame.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 8.1" x 20.9"(HxWxD)
ATI RADEON 9000 Video Card, 64MB DDR, TV-Out, 4X AGP, -OEM
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI Radeon 9000
Memory: 64MB DDR
BUS: AGP 4X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out(S-Video Out)
Support 3D API: DirectX 8, OpenGL 1.3
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536
Cable/Accessories: Driver CD
OEM Bundle (See pics for details)
Hauppauge Win TV150 PVR-MCE-PCI Tuner Card for MCE, Model "1024" -OEM
WinTV-PVR-150MCE brings live TV, FM radio and TV recording to Windows XP Media Center Edition
Specifications:
TV Tuner: Yes
FM Tuner: Yes
MPEG2 record datarates: 2MBit/sec, 4MBit/sec, 6Mbit/sec, 8Mbit/sec, 12Mbit/sec. Selections for DVD Standard play (8MBitsec), DVD Long Play (4MBit/sec) and DVD Extra Long Play (2.5MBit/sec)
Interface: PCI
Video Display: NTSC format* at 29.97fps: Full D1: 720x480, PAL format* at 25fps: Full D1: 720x576, MPEG1: 352x288
Supported OS: WindowsXP, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows2000
Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/ PS/2 104keys -RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2 (see pics)
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 12 function keys + 2 wheel
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: Detachable
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: wireless optical
Features: Eliminate the clutter with cordless freedom, Get comfortable with the keyboard's ultra-flat Zero Degree Tilt design, Make scrolling easier with the unique iNav wheel, Ground-breaking new MX optical engine captures more data every second, Cruise Control system combines two buttons with scroll wheel, Rapid charge base station
Lite-On Black 16X DVD-ROM, Model SOHD-167T, OEM
Specifications:
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Access Time: 120ms
Buffer Size: 512KB
Compatibility: Windows 98/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP
Features: Smart Monitoring & Adjusting Read-speed Technology for eXtraction(SMART-X), Auto Balance System(ABS).
Packaging: OEM Drive Only
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3500A BK, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)
Turtle Beach 7.1-Channel PCI Sound Card, Model "CATALINA" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 96kHz
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Audio: 24-bit
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Line-In/Out,Mic-In,Optical S/PDIF In/Out,CD and Aux In
External Box: N/A
Remote Control: N/A
Special Features: Supports Game Surround Sound APIs such as EAX 2.0 and A3D
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 - OEM
With all the power and functionality of Windows XP, plus new features that let you watch and record TV, manage your music, play DVDs, and more, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 gives you a remarkable new way to experience digital media in your home.
Live TV and Personal Video Recording
All of your entertainment choices are in one place: live and recorded TV, movies and videos, music, photos, radio, and on-demand entertainment. *Must be purchased with hardware*
Remote Control for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center -OEM
Specifications:
Receiver: USB IR Receiver
Range: 10 ft.
Subtotal » $536.46
Thinking of going with a newer NEC 3520 instead of the 3500a thoughts on that in particular would be nice.
thanks again for your inputs!