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<blockquote data-quote="Bleazle" data-source="post: 588222" data-attributes="member: 53582"><p><strong>Time for a new HTPC....</strong></p><p></p><p>Hi All</p><p></p><p>I'm after a bit of advice here. It's time I built an HD capable HTPC but I'm finding it hard to work out where to start so any advice on the following would be great. Initially I'm going to stick with DVB-S for two reasons 1) I don't know if I can get a DVB-T signal where I am and 2) I would hate to go back to TV without Comskip...</p><p></p><p>I'm currently using 2 x TechniSat SkyStar 2 tuners but I think one of them might be playing up so looking at changing it to a Nova-S</p><p></p><p><strong>Graphics card</strong> - I've decided on the Sapphire HD 5450 - The reviews are good (except from gamers who're expecting it to be a gaming card <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" />) and the HDMI with Dolby sound will go straight into my new Receiver/Amp <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><strong>CPU?</strong> I prefer Intel but I'm out of touch with this stuff so if anyone has any suggestions as to which one/how much grunt I need that would be great. I don't want to be left with something that struggles to get the job done...</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>MOBO </strong>- Lost here too - I like Asus but I'm not sure which one to go for - obviously I want something that will make the most of the CPU. Should I worry about getting a USB 3 capable MOBO? probably not. If/when I change to DVB-T how many tuners do I need to be able to record simultaneously? (i.e. how many expansion slots will I need?)</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Blu-Ray/DVD player/writer </strong>- once again lots of choices here - anyone found one they can recommend?</p><p></p><p><strong>O/S</strong> - I guess I could run with my XP O/S but should I install W7? An OEM copy is cheap enough.... I've also seen some good reviews on Windows XP Black Edition but I don't think we're allowed to talk about things like that here... </p><p></p><p><strong>PSU & Case</strong> - will use existing.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Soundcard</strong> - not needed thanks to the HD 5450</p><p></p><p>Any advice on any of the above (+anything I might have missed out!) would be greatly appreciated. Maybe PM me to avoid clogging up the thread? Your call <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Cheers All</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bleazle, post: 588222, member: 53582"] [b]Time for a new HTPC....[/b] Hi All I'm after a bit of advice here. It's time I built an HD capable HTPC but I'm finding it hard to work out where to start so any advice on the following would be great. Initially I'm going to stick with DVB-S for two reasons 1) I don't know if I can get a DVB-T signal where I am and 2) I would hate to go back to TV without Comskip... I'm currently using 2 x TechniSat SkyStar 2 tuners but I think one of them might be playing up so looking at changing it to a Nova-S [B]Graphics card[/B] - I've decided on the Sapphire HD 5450 - The reviews are good (except from gamers who're expecting it to be a gaming card :wtf:) and the HDMI with Dolby sound will go straight into my new Receiver/Amp :) [B]CPU?[/B] I prefer Intel but I'm out of touch with this stuff so if anyone has any suggestions as to which one/how much grunt I need that would be great. I don't want to be left with something that struggles to get the job done... [B] MOBO [/B]- Lost here too - I like Asus but I'm not sure which one to go for - obviously I want something that will make the most of the CPU. Should I worry about getting a USB 3 capable MOBO? probably not. If/when I change to DVB-T how many tuners do I need to be able to record simultaneously? (i.e. how many expansion slots will I need?) [B] Blu-Ray/DVD player/writer [/B]- once again lots of choices here - anyone found one they can recommend? [B]O/S[/B] - I guess I could run with my XP O/S but should I install W7? An OEM copy is cheap enough.... I've also seen some good reviews on Windows XP Black Edition but I don't think we're allowed to talk about things like that here... [B]PSU & Case[/B] - will use existing. [B] Soundcard[/B] - not needed thanks to the HD 5450 Any advice on any of the above (+anything I might have missed out!) would be greatly appreciated. Maybe PM me to avoid clogging up the thread? Your call :D Cheers All Dave [/QUOTE]
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