htpc specs

[greywolf]

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what are the minimum specs for an htpc? pls. post here and prices if possible. thanks. im planning to build one soon.

[STEEL_ICON]

what are the minimum specs for an htpc? pls. post here and prices if possible. thanks. im planning to build one soon.

Recommend nako nga boards are:

[img width=500 height=375]http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/13-131-273-05.jpg[/img]
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $89±
[img width=500 height=375]http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/13-128-090-19.jpg[/img]
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $99±

Memory at least 1024Mb, recommended 2048Mb DDR2-800
Processor at least 2.0GHz upwards
HDD at least 160Gb SATA2 for primary, 1Tb for secondary (720p/1080i/1080p very large files)
A good DVD±R/W or BD-R is recommended but not necessary
At least 32" Full 2MP 1080p is recommended
RF keyboard and mouse, BT preferred

Your mileage may vary.

[greywolf]

how about videocard?

[petJDM]

no need yet for expansion card for graphics, the onboard graphics is suitable for HTPC. it comes with HDMI onboard, HD Audio.

i can relate with this kind of this setup because i have build one here.

[greywolf]

ok. whats the least budget i need to get an htpc running?

[simoko]

my work-in-progress HTPC kuno...
-Trendsonic Wizard FC-Wi09A casing(P2500)
-Zalman 400A-APF NOISELESS power supply(1200.00)
-Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H mboard(3200.00)
-Athlon X2 6400+ Black Edition(slightly OC @3.8GHz) w/ Gigabyte Neon 8-BL CPU cooler(9300.00)
*plan to sell this & downgrade to Athlon x2 4000+
-Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2-800 2x2GB changed to GEIL 1gb DDR2-667(1100.00)
-320GB Seagate Barracuda SATA(old...)
-external DVD writer - HP brand(old...)
-ATI HD2600XT video card changed to HD3450(2800.00)
-Samsung LCD TV w/ HDMI port(old...)
-Viewsonic LCD monitor naka DVI karon(old...)
-Altec Lansing VS3251(old...)
-Intex TV Tuner w/remote(800.00)
-Typhoon brand FM radio(external via serial port)(old...)
kulang pa:
- remote control for the entire system
- optical drive like LG BluRay
- addtnl HD storage...

[muzikfreakah]

Check out this thread guys para one thread nalang ta:
https://www.istorya.net/forums/index....,167094.0.html

On the first post naa koy recommended specs.

You will not go wrong with the new AMD780 chipset, its the best karun for HTPC.

[vern]

Locked. Refer to the thread posted previously.