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<blockquote data-quote="snewman" data-source="post: 40245" data-attributes="member: 18208">Just an update on my HTPC build.I've taken the plunge and ordered some stuff:Case:&nbsp; Silverstone LC16mPower Supply: Zalman Noiseless 300WMotherboard: ASUS A8N-VM CSMCPU: AMD Athlon64 3000+CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000BCU Memory: 2 x 256MB Corsair ValueHard Disk: 200GB Seagate SATA 3.0GB/sTV Card: Dvico Dual DVB-TIn the end I went for an integrated mboard with a PCI Express slot - if the 6150 doesn't cut the mustard I'll buy a separate video card.I wanted to get a Samsung HD but I couldn't find a local supplier, so I went for the Seagate instead.&nbsp; I've only purchased one for now (to keep costs down) but I'm sure I'll be adding more later.I had a bit of luck with the CPU - the 3000+ A64 hasn't been around in 939 pin for a while, but AMD have released some to the market (at least here in Australia).&nbsp; I picked one up for $170, which when compared to $236 for a 3200+ is a pretty good deal (both are Venice cores), and I would think more than enough for HTPC needs.I should have this built in the next week or so - I'll post my impressions then.--</blockquote>

[QUOTE="snewman, post: 40245, member: 18208"] Just an update on my HTPC build. I've taken the plunge and ordered some stuff: Case: Silverstone LC16m Power Supply: Zalman Noiseless 300W Motherboard: ASUS A8N-VM CSM CPU: AMD Athlon64 3000+ CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000BCU Memory: 2 x 256MB Corsair Value Hard Disk: 200GB Seagate SATA 3.0GB/s TV Card: Dvico Dual DVB-T In the end I went for an integrated mboard with a PCI Express slot - if the 6150 doesn't cut the mustard I'll buy a separate video card. I wanted to get a Samsung HD but I couldn't find a local supplier, so I went for the Seagate instead. I've only purchased one for now (to keep costs down) but I'm sure I'll be adding more later. I had a bit of luck with the CPU - the 3000+ A64 hasn't been around in 939 pin for a while, but AMD have released some to the market (at least here in Australia). I picked one up for $170, which when compared to $236 for a 3200+ is a pretty good deal (both are Venice cores), and I would think more than enough for HTPC needs. I should have this built in the next week or so - I'll post my impressions then. -- [/QUOTE]

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