Recently, the folks at XBMC released their much anticipated XBMC 10.0 Dharma and boy, it has me floored. I now need to get myself a HTPC and hook it to my other 50" plasma (Panasonic V20). As is advised, I am putting my requirements thorough the template.
Questions
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. Lowest possible budget. Just need the components to last me for atleast 2 years. One and only purpose is to run XBMC over Windows 7 x64
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. GPU - MSI 4670 1GB DDR3 - I need the V20 to be connected using the HDMI interface. So if the onboard graphics is powerful enough to support 1080P encoded mkv files, I can skip the GPU. I will prefer DXVA support though.
2. RAM - 2 x 2GB Corsair DDRIII
3. SMPS - Corsair VX450
4. Cooler Master 590 Cabinet
5. Remote & IR Receiver from the Hauppauge PVR150
3. Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
3. HDD - All media will be stored on the NAS so the drive need not be huge, per say. Maybe 500GB or even 320GB will do.
4. Cheap KBD
4. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
2. CM590 will be upgraded to a decent HTPC cabinet
5. Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
1. Open to online purchase
6. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the market
1. No
7. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. HTPC
8. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. I would prefer an Intel proccy and any compatible motherboard which can be modded for SLIC
10. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Full HD Resolution for my V20
11. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. No
12. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit
Friends, please suggest what I should get to get this to work. Also, I need to keep the noise levels to a minimum. Please suggest accordingly.
Questions
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. Lowest possible budget. Just need the components to last me for atleast 2 years. One and only purpose is to run XBMC over Windows 7 x64
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. GPU - MSI 4670 1GB DDR3 - I need the V20 to be connected using the HDMI interface. So if the onboard graphics is powerful enough to support 1080P encoded mkv files, I can skip the GPU. I will prefer DXVA support though.
2. RAM - 2 x 2GB Corsair DDRIII
3. SMPS - Corsair VX450
4. Cooler Master 590 Cabinet
5. Remote & IR Receiver from the Hauppauge PVR150
3. Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
3. HDD - All media will be stored on the NAS so the drive need not be huge, per say. Maybe 500GB or even 320GB will do.
4. Cheap KBD
4. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
2. CM590 will be upgraded to a decent HTPC cabinet
5. Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
1. Open to online purchase
6. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the market
1. No
7. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. HTPC
8. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. I would prefer an Intel proccy and any compatible motherboard which can be modded for SLIC
10. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Full HD Resolution for my V20
11. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. No
12. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit
Friends, please suggest what I should get to get this to work. Also, I need to keep the noise levels to a minimum. Please suggest accordingly.
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