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Thanks. I found the block diagram in the manual which shows a separate output block from the 780G chipset for D-Sub and for DVI-D/HDMI with a note on the latter stating that there is no simultaneous support for DVI-D and HDMI. So I assume this means there is simultaneous support for D-Sub and...

Does anyone know if the GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM-DS2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128341 will support dual monitors? For example with the hdmi and d-sub ports?

I'm looking for the right HDD for my htpc. I intend to use it as a PVR also so it will likely be on all the time. I'm assuming Windows MCE will hibernate/idle and come back to life when it's time to record (am I dreaming?). I'm considering the following 1TB drives: Western Digital...

I'm considering the following: AMD Athlon 4850e oem/retail AMD Athlon 5050e retail The 4850e I can get OEM and provide my own heatsink+fan. The 5050 only comes with a heatsink+fan. I'm trying hard to reduce the price of my htpc. If I get the 4850e OEM, I'm considering the following...

It seems not a lot of ppl are interesting in an internal cardreader for their htpc. I'd like to have one so I can show off my photos immediately. I found that the nMediapc 1000B has a cardreader that's nicely hidden behind a panel. But if I wanted a different case, is it possible to install...

Hi all, How much power needed for MSI board? If it's 100W per channel, and I have 5 channels, do I need to make sure that my PSU has at least 500W just for the speakers? Plus whatever is needed for chipset, cpu, HDDs, etc? From my readings I see that people are often using lower power PSUs.

We're all a-holes. Stay on track, ppl! Need to get this htpc done.

Thanks guys. w1retap, I didn't see anything on OCUR licensing when I searched. But I do keep getting distracted with all the links ppl post and I just have to follow up... Javabri, good point about the sideport memory. I got confused with GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM-DS2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G...

I'm trying to build an HTPC and I really have no experience in this area. I'm looking at the following mobos: MSI Media Live DIVA 5.1 AM2+/AM2 AMD 780M HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130206&Tpk=MSI%20Media%20Live%20DIVA%205.1 189.99...

Javabri, Where did you purchase the Silent Flux Cooler? I found their website but the 3 links they provide for purchasing either require or a login or I can't find the item there. I'm located in Canada in case that makes a difference.