Recommendation Request

[djgizmo]

I'm in the process of building an HTPC, and have decided to stick with the LGS775 socket / DDR2.

Like most people, I'm looking to make the most out my experience. I've chosen the....

ASUS P5Q-EM (Micro ATX mobo) - has HDMI video + optical audio out.

With playing back DVD movies / other movie rips in Media Center (Still Probably stick with Vista 32), would I be able to get away with a E1200 (Celly Duel Core) or does anyone believe I'll NEED more 'umph' to get the job done.

 

[djgizmo]

bump

 

[Zero82z]

DVDs will play fine. HD content on the other hand probably won't. I'd suggest going up to an E5200 if you intend to view HD content at any point.

 

[balake777]

Agreed. Think e5200 would be best. BUT, you could get e2180 or e2200 and overclock it a bit. It'd only save you about $10 usd though. Buying used is also an option. plenty of cheap e2180 bouncing around.