Thinking about building a micro atx size desktop. I have been using gaming laptops for the last 5+ years. This will be used mainly for gaming, but also video/photo (ripping dvds & photoshop) and music. I really like being able to "multi-task" on the computer. Trying to future proof a little too...
Would this be a good motherboard for an HTPC?
ASUS LGA 1156/ Intel H55/ DDR3 2133OC- mATX Motherboard P7H55-M Pro
I figured I'd throw an i3 or i5 into it.
Thanks!!
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I'm a newb at this HTPC stuff. And this might not even be the right area considering what I would like to do.
The current situation: 26" LCD HD tv in kitchen area connected to Dish network DVR.
The current user: Parent (needs large print to see, general old ppl issues, etc)
Would like to...
Not sure how many have American Express cards, but it looks like they might have some decent deals. Thought you guys might be interested.
American Express Wish List
Anyone check out the specs on this monster yet? :eek:
Wow! This thing is in the price range of the Voodoo laptops, but without the custom paint job.
It'll be real interesting to see some benchmarks and hands-on impressions of this thing!
(My first post in here, hope I did it right!)
Tivo-2 80 hour at buy.com. $150-$150mir=$0
Subscription is still required, and yeah, I know how much you guys hate rebates! :p
Would these be a good start to a new HTPC?
OrigenAE X15e HTPC Case
Asus M2NPV-VM (AMD) or Asus P5WD2-E Premium (Intel)
NVIDIA DualTV MCE
NVIDIA 7600GT
CPU (depending on mb, dual core or amd x2)
Soundcard (?)
Memory ~2gb
Hard-drives - 2 in raid 1 ~ 300gb
Thanks for any suggestions!