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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    The brick does not get hot at all - i call it warm at best. My system averages about 55W under load so this is the reference point. I decided to keep the E4300 in it for now. The machine has no problem with BR playback (regardless of bitrate) and ripping and transcoding speeds are fine...
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    considering a new miniITX

    Absolutely correct. It may work on a file here or there for a short period of time but watch a whole movie, especially a higher bit rate movie, and you will suffer stutters and even lockups. I have an intel DG45FC. It works flawlessly with HD material as Hardware acceleration kicks in. I have an...
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    Now that I have finished my build, I though I would post some pictures with the morex case. I am now using a big 140mm fan and my temps are excellent and this thing is whisper quiet: Idle: CPU 40C, MB 37.5C, ICH 53.1C, MCH 59C, HardDrive 32C Playback: CPU 46C, MB 42C, ICH 55C, MCH 59C...
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    Just finished my first build with this board and so far everything has worked flawlessly. Ill post some pictures later, especially of this Morex case. It is sweeeet and I would highly recommend. Here is what I built: Case: Morex T-3500 CPU: Using my old e4300 1.8ghz at stock for now GPU...
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    I think the AMD solutions are a non-starter for me. Given some of the transcoding and ripping work I do on the system, i do not want to sacrifice the benefits of the intel CPU for a lower powered amd CPU so i can save on a few watts. The g45 is very efficient chip. As far as performance goes, i...
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    My tv is only 60hz and it doesnt really matter to me...plus I am sure it will be fixed one day in an update. As far as lossless codecs, i still have a receiver that can only use 5.1 But I know the board does not have PAP and can not bitstream - but can any board? I believe it can do 8 channel...
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    you check out that morex in my post? be curious on your thoughts. what are you using now?
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    Ultra Small Form Factor Build using the DG45FC Mini-Itx

    All, I currently have an HTPC build using a Intel 975XBX2, E4300 1.8ghz, Radeon 2600HD, RAIDed 80gb Velociraptors, etc in a Lian LI ATX Case. Built it awhile ago and given the advancements in IGPs and cooler chips (and that my wife is hounding me to get rid of the "bulky" computer), I want to...
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    DIY media PC's verses dedicated BluRay/HD-DVD players

    Just be careful with that case. It only accepts low profile/half height video cards. There are not nearly as many options for this as with standard video cards. Most of the newer video cards do not come in low profile as of yet. I think the best i have seen is an 8500 gt on the nvidia side and a...
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    Lets Design Our Own HTCP Chassis - Provide Your Design Input

    Thanks for the constructive feedback. The PCIe16 slot on mATX MBs is 3.4" from the edge of the board (9.6"). Full height graphics card are give or take 4.0-4.3" tall. Since it appears you have built many computers, you are aware the risers place the cards over the PCI slots. Most risers will...
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    Lets Design Our Own HTCP Chassis - Provide Your Design Input

    Thanks for the input. Let me address a bunch of your points. Both of you are proving my point. There are many many nice, cool cases out there. But I find that most compromise on one important design point or another. Take your two case examples down below. The antec looks decent but it uses...
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    Lets Design Our Own HTCP Chassis - Provide Your Design Input

    All, I do not know about you but I have always been frustrated by the lack of the “perfect” htpc case. To me the perfect case is a small footprint, with great air flow and is extremely silent. The case ideally would also be minimalist since I want it to be able to sit next to my TV and look...
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