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<blockquote data-quote="sombragris" data-source="post: 308217" data-attributes="member: 58436"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I'm trying to build a low power consumption HTPC with the following features:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> DVB-T</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> DVB-S (DVB-S2) (PayTV with a CI - Just-in-case:Legally with a suscriptor's card)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> HDTV support</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Record movies to disc (HDD or DVD)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Time Shift</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Watch DVD and Blu-Ray</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Play Music</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> E-mail</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Browse internet</li> </ul><p></p><p>I wonder if the componentes I've choosen for this HTPC will do the job and I would be glad to receive suggestions. I would also need some suggestions for the casing, since I would like a DVD look but still need 3 PCI slots (DVB-S, CI for DVB-S and Analog/DVB-T).</p><p></p><p>Here is what I've been thinking of:</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Motherboard and CPU</strong></u></p><p>VIA PC3500 with a VIA C7-D processor (1.5/1.8 GHz)</p><p>...although it has 2 PCI slots it's fine, since the Common Interface (CI) only needs the opening in the case.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>RAM</u></strong></p><p>Trascend Low Power DDR2 (667MHz) -TTSS112288MFFB7722W66U--TT</p><p>2 modules of 1GB each.</p><p></p><p><strong><u><em>Hard</em> Drive</u></strong></p><p>Samsung SSD SATA 3.0 GBps 2.5 - 32 GB</p><p>For operating system and applications</p><p></p><p>Not decided yet, but a 128 GB/256 GB SSD drive for recordings, Timeshift, and music.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>PSU</u></strong></p><p>Delta Electronics DPS-255EB A (80 Plus Gold certified)</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Optical unit</u></strong></p><p>LG DVD-RW GGW-H20L (DVD + Blu-Ray unit)</p><p>I couldn't find informatión about how much power it needs.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>PCI-CARDS</u></strong></p><p>SkyStar HD2 + CI module (Probably)</p><p>Not decided on an Analogue/DVB-T card yet.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Case</u></strong></p><p>I've been unable to locate a case that resembles a DVD with 3 PCI openings... </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm a bit worried about the CPU as I'm not sure that a C7-D (1.8 GHz) will manage to display HDTV or Blu-Ray at a correct speed through the PC3500 video... ¿What do you think?</p><p></p><p>I'm also a bit worried about the LG optical unit as it could request too much power.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sombragris, post: 308217, member: 58436"] Hi, I'm trying to build a low power consumption HTPC with the following features: [LIST] [*] DVB-T [*] DVB-S (DVB-S2) (PayTV with a CI - Just-in-case:Legally with a suscriptor's card) [*] HDTV support [*] Record movies to disc (HDD or DVD) [*] Time Shift [*] Watch DVD and Blu-Ray [*] Play Music [*] E-mail [*] Browse internet [/LIST] I wonder if the componentes I've choosen for this HTPC will do the job and I would be glad to receive suggestions. I would also need some suggestions for the casing, since I would like a DVD look but still need 3 PCI slots (DVB-S, CI for DVB-S and Analog/DVB-T). Here is what I've been thinking of: [U][B]Motherboard and CPU[/B][/U] VIA PC3500 with a VIA C7-D processor (1.5/1.8 GHz) ...although it has 2 PCI slots it's fine, since the Common Interface (CI) only needs the opening in the case. [B][U]RAM[/U][/B] Trascend Low Power DDR2 (667MHz) -TTSS112288MFFB7722W66U--TT 2 modules of 1GB each. [B][U][I]Hard[/I] Drive[/U][/B] Samsung SSD SATA 3.0 GBps 2.5 - 32 GB For operating system and applications Not decided yet, but a 128 GB/256 GB SSD drive for recordings, Timeshift, and music. [B][U]PSU[/U][/B] Delta Electronics DPS-255EB A (80 Plus Gold certified) [B][U]Optical unit[/U][/B] LG DVD-RW GGW-H20L (DVD + Blu-Ray unit) I couldn't find informatión about how much power it needs. [B][U]PCI-CARDS[/U][/B] SkyStar HD2 + CI module (Probably) Not decided on an Analogue/DVB-T card yet. [B][U]Case[/U][/B] I've been unable to locate a case that resembles a DVD with 3 PCI openings... I'm a bit worried about the CPU as I'm not sure that a C7-D (1.8 GHz) will manage to display HDTV or Blu-Ray at a correct speed through the PC3500 video... ¿What do you think? I'm also a bit worried about the LG optical unit as it could request too much power. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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