Which processor to use in new build HTPC?

[GZeus]

I'm just about to get started on my first HTPC build but I'm having a bit of trouble with the first decision.... this doesn't bode well does it??

I want to run 3 TV tuners - WinTV PVR150 / WinTV HVR1600 (dual tuner). I want to rip CDs/DVDs to the HDD for later.

I have a sound card with optical out and a 7600GT fanless.

I plan to put this build in a HTPC case later so I want to keep the heat down as much as I can.

Potential simultaneous workload: ripping a DVD, transferring a DVD file to NAS, and recording 2 programs while watching a third

Processors on hand: X2 4400+, e4300, e6300

Which processor can most easily handle this without OC? Would any of them be a poor choice? How about the heat?

Thanks!

 

[secretanchitman]

probably an E6300/E6400 would be good for your needs, but the amd isnt a slouch by any means.

if you could wait for a bit, the new core 2 duo cpus (E6420, E6550, etc) are coming out and all of them have 4MB of cache...cheaper prices too.

 

[DrMrLordX]

Any of the processors you listed should be able to handle the tasks you specify. However, the X2-4400+ will likely produce more heat than the E4300 and E6300, albeit not by much. You would also get less power consumption from the DDR2 the Core 2 chips would be using versus the DDR used by the X2 4400+

However, you might get a bit more performance out of the X2-4400+. Hard to say.

 

[GZeus]

Thanks for the info. I wish I had waited to be sure.
Unfortunately, all of these are here now... long story. In fact, I have 2 x e4300's..... longer story! ARRRGGGHHH!!! Gonna have to eBay one for sure. The eggs return charges are around $30!

EDIT: Nevermind on the Ebay... the prices are worse than a return to the egg!