alexeix,
I have two Dell studio hybrids with the base configuration (the 499 model) that work perfect with HD streaming (HD-PVR & Blu-ray rips.) The only thing you need to upgrade is the verion of Vista from Home Basic to Home Premium. The reason is you will need Windows Aero to run with no stutter.
A quick view of my setup is as such...
Main HTPC...
DIY
Vista Ultimate
Quad Core 2.66 Intel Processor
Intel DP35DP MB
500GB HD
eVGA Nvidia 9600 GT
4 GB Memory
2 - HD-PVR's (Thanks to Garry!)
Clients....
2 - Dell Stuid Hybrid base configuration
DIY Windows Server 2008
Also I use the CoreAVC codec on all the machines for my H.264 decoder.
Wile E.
Last edited by WileECoyote; 2008-12-01 at 17:56..
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