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Topher5000> I'm planning the 512Mo as I have a set of 2x256Mo of PC3200 lying in a cupboard from my game PC I built back in feb (it would not stand 4 stick of RAM at the same time ).
I'd really want to stick to 512Mo to avoid buying more RAM.
On the other hand, I could always get an extra 512Mo later on and loose the dual channel as it's not so much of a loss on an A64.
So unless you all agree that it's a big mistake, I'll stick to 512Mo for the moment.

Wrt the GeForce, it does pump 64Mo from the RAM (I have a Gigabyte K8N51PVMT with the 6150) but as Callifo suggested, I'll probably go for a cheaper MoBo and a 6200 so out the onboard video

You did not mention if the satellite Box is hooked to the TV via the scart plug or not.

And also what about the TV antennae plug to both the TV and the capture card ?
I'm worrried the HTPC would have to be on all the time to watch TV is the antennae is not plugged to both the PC and the TV...

davej00> The GeForce was one of my thought thinking 512Mo would suffice. If not, I'd rather buy a low end video card and not buy any RAM as I mentionned above.

thanks for your help

<blockquote data-quote="Logsyc_" data-source="post: 60291" data-attributes="member: 21544">Topher5000&gt; I'm planning the 512Mo as I have a set of 2x256Mo of PC3200 lying in a cupboard from my game PC I built back in feb (it would not stand 4 stick of RAM at the same time&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite16" alt=":cry:" title="Crying&nbsp; &nbsp; :cry:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cry:" /> ).I'd really want to stick to 512Mo to avoid buying more RAM.On the other hand, I could always get an extra 512Mo later on and loose the dual channel as it's not so much of a loss on an A64.So unless you all agree that it's a big mistake, I'll stick to 512Mo for the moment.Wrt the GeForce, it does pump 64Mo from the RAM (I have a Gigabyte K8N51PVMT with the 6150) but as Callifo suggested, I'll probably go for a cheaper MoBo and a 6200 so out the onboard videoYou did not mention if the satellite Box is hooked to the TV via the scart plug or not.And also what about the TV antennae plug to both the TV and the capture card ?I'm worrried the HTPC would have to be on all the time to watch TV is the antennae is not plugged to both the PC and the TV...davej00&gt; The GeForce was one of my thought thinking 512Mo would suffice. If not, I'd rather buy a low end video card and not buy any RAM as I mentionned above.thanks for your help</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Logsyc_, post: 60291, member: 21544"] Topher5000> I'm planning the 512Mo as I have a set of 2x256Mo of PC3200 lying in a cupboard from my game PC I built back in feb (it would not stand 4 stick of RAM at the same time :cry: ). I'd really want to stick to 512Mo to avoid buying more RAM. On the other hand, I could always get an extra 512Mo later on and loose the dual channel as it's not so much of a loss on an A64. So unless you all agree that it's a big mistake, I'll stick to 512Mo for the moment. Wrt the GeForce, it does pump 64Mo from the RAM (I have a Gigabyte K8N51PVMT with the 6150) but as Callifo suggested, I'll probably go for a cheaper MoBo and a 6200 so out the onboard video You did not mention if the satellite Box is hooked to the TV via the scart plug or not. And also what about the TV antennae plug to both the TV and the capture card ? I'm worrried the HTPC would have to be on all the time to watch TV is the antennae is not plugged to both the PC and the TV... davej00> The GeForce was one of my thought thinking 512Mo would suffice. If not, I'd rather buy a low end video card and not buy any RAM as I mentionned above. thanks for your help [/QUOTE]