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<blockquote data-quote="merfyman" data-source="post: 135113" data-attributes="member: 47846">Ok so my rig is as follows.....it's an older machine that was once the gaming rig that may be perfect for htpc conversion2.4ghz P4 w/ 533fsb1gig RAM120gb HDD IDE Drive2 cd/dvd drivesATI All-in-Wonder 9800 ProXp Pro 350w power supplyI plan to clean the system out and start fresh, all options could be on the table. I am hesitant to invest in hardware for an obviously older machine. I'm gonna throw in another 80mm case fan but that's about it. Would you all suggest I fight with my AIW card or that I get a cheep tv tuner pci card (I got tons of slots). Anyone have good sucess with mp using my card? I looked at the AIW thread <a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/updated_aiw_card_support-t11531.html" target="_blank">here</a> but it seems like a complicated and frustrating experience. However, I'm worried about my PSU, will 350w be able to handle a pci tv tuner?Any advice for this situation would be great. I built this pc a bit ago, but I think I can get some use outta it. I refuse to leave it as a lowly print server when it has a 9800pro (I don't care if the card is older it still is decent)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="merfyman, post: 135113, member: 47846"] Ok so my rig is as follows.....it's an older machine that was once the gaming rig that may be perfect for htpc conversion 2.4ghz P4 w/ 533fsb 1gig RAM 120gb HDD IDE Drive 2 cd/dvd drives ATI All-in-Wonder 9800 Pro Xp Pro 350w power supply I plan to clean the system out and start fresh, all options could be on the table. I am hesitant to invest in hardware for an obviously older machine. I'm gonna throw in another 80mm case fan but that's about it. Would you all suggest I fight with my AIW card or that I get a cheep tv tuner pci card (I got tons of slots). Anyone have good sucess with mp using my card? I looked at the AIW thread [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/updated_aiw_card_support-t11531.html"]here[/URL] but it seems like a complicated and frustrating experience. However, I'm worried about my PSU, will 350w be able to handle a pci tv tuner? Any advice for this situation would be great. I built this pc a bit ago, but I think I can get some use outta it. I refuse to leave it as a lowly print server when it has a 9800pro (I don't care if the card is older it still is decent) [/QUOTE]

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