Hi,
In the near future I'm building my first HTPC ( as many of you ).
But I need some hardware advise to continue selling my hardware.
First: My requirements
Second: My chosen hardware
Third: Still looking for hardware ...
Leave your comments, experiences, choises, ... behind! The more information I have, to better I can understand what's important ...
In the near future I'm building my first HTPC ( as many of you ).
But I need some hardware advise to continue selling my hardware.
First: My requirements
- Stylish case, wish fits with my other components
- HDMI connection for main output to LCD (HD ready)
- Optical connection for main receiver (5.1 ouput, DD, DTS, AC3, ...)
- Able to play HD content (Bluray rips, 720p, 1080i, ... )
- Very silent system (like a notebook)
- Doesn't need very much of hd space because everything is saved on a mainserver
- I have a Logitech Harmony remote ... will if work ?
Second: My chosen hardware
- Case: Antec Fusion V2 mAtx
- Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2H
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (S775, 2x2.0GHz, 2MB, 800MHz FSB, Boxed)
- Memory: Kingston KVR800D2N5K2/2G
- Harddisk: Samsung SpinPoint T166, 500GB (7200rpm, SATA II, 16MB, NCQ)
- DVD-R: Samsung SH-S183A 18x (Dual-layer, SATA, Zwart)
Third: Still looking for hardware ...
- A decent analog tv-tuner card.
- A silent replacement cooler for the CPU
- Other hardware I need to fullfill my requirements ?
Leave your comments, experiences, choises, ... behind! The more information I have, to better I can understand what's important ...