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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14350"><p>I personally like the gigabyte 8trs350mt as my MB (funny, newegg just removed or sold out this item as I was typing this post, too bad as it was like $44)...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128256R" target="_blank">http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128256R</a></p><p><a href="http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_GA-8TRS350MT.htm" target="_blank">http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_GA-8TRS350MT.htm</a></p><p></p><p>As for the Case, I use the Athenatech A100 line...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811190005" target="_blank">http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811190005</a></p><p></p><p>This case looks cool, stays cool, is compact, yet seemingly not cramped. It is also quiet.</p><p></p><p>If you need SPDIF, the gigabyte board has an add-on module that plugs into the mainboard. Unfortunately, it is VERY hard to find. If you are a reseller, you can get it at <a href="http://www.basscomputers.com/shop/itemdesc.asp?CartId=94752-ACCWARE-88QREJZ109&ic=CABGIG1010&tpc=" target="_blank">http://www.basscomputers.com/shop/itemdesc.asp?CartId=94752-ACCWARE-88QREJZ109&ic=CABGIG1010&tpc=</a>. But I am not, so I managed to find it at <a href="http://www.computerstore-1.com/catalog.htm" target="_blank">http://www.computerstore-1.com/catalog.htm</a>. No online store, but the part is listed as "CABGIG1010 SPDIF CABLE FOR 6 CH AUDIO FOR GIGA-BYTE GP-SPAUD" and they were very responsive when I sent them an email to order from them. They accept paypal.</p><p></p><p>I personally use stock HSF, and it is quiet enough for me.</p><p></p><p>As an FYI, I was on a budget, but if you have the money you could do better. I chose Intel because it supposedly handles streaming content better than AMD. The on-board graphics supports DX9, but I don't think it is DX9 native, meaning there is a little performance hit. However, there is an AGP slot to upgrade the video if necessary.</p><p></p><p>I spent ALOT of time finding parts for my HTPC, and I think I have a winner for what I want, but this is just a matter of my opinion. Hope this helped.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14350"] I personally like the gigabyte 8trs350mt as my MB (funny, newegg just removed or sold out this item as I was typing this post, too bad as it was like $44)... [url]http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128256R[/url] [url]http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_GA-8TRS350MT.htm[/url] As for the Case, I use the Athenatech A100 line... [url]http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811190005[/url] This case looks cool, stays cool, is compact, yet seemingly not cramped. It is also quiet. If you need SPDIF, the gigabyte board has an add-on module that plugs into the mainboard. Unfortunately, it is VERY hard to find. If you are a reseller, you can get it at [url]http://www.basscomputers.com/shop/itemdesc.asp?CartId=94752-ACCWARE-88QREJZ109&ic=CABGIG1010&tpc=[/url]. But I am not, so I managed to find it at [url]http://www.computerstore-1.com/catalog.htm[/url]. No online store, but the part is listed as "CABGIG1010 SPDIF CABLE FOR 6 CH AUDIO FOR GIGA-BYTE GP-SPAUD" and they were very responsive when I sent them an email to order from them. They accept paypal. I personally use stock HSF, and it is quiet enough for me. As an FYI, I was on a budget, but if you have the money you could do better. I chose Intel because it supposedly handles streaming content better than AMD. The on-board graphics supports DX9, but I don't think it is DX9 native, meaning there is a little performance hit. However, there is an AGP slot to upgrade the video if necessary. I spent ALOT of time finding parts for my HTPC, and I think I have a winner for what I want, but this is just a matter of my opinion. Hope this helped. [/QUOTE]
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