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<blockquote data-quote="Spragleknas" data-source="post: 142999" data-attributes="member: 17435"><p><em><strong>Motherboard:</strong> Asus P5B (deluxe) or one step higher Asus P5W (deluxe) (opportunity for future install of Intel Core 2 Quad)</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>CPU:</strong> Intel Core 2 duo E6400 of E6600</em></p><p>- OK... ppl might crucify me for this, but I would go for a X2 system. It is much easier to cool and is better when it comes to årice/performance</p><p><a href="http://www.silentpcreview.com/article735-page1.html" target="_blank">http://www.silentpcreview.com/article735-page1.html</a></p><p>"Most interesting are the power assessments. There's little doubt that the AMD-based system, with its much lower idle power, has a substantial energy efficiency advantage over the Intel-based one."</p><p>Quote from HFX (mCubed):</p><p>"Regarding CPU, Intel has 2 major thermal issues:</p><p>- cooling surface is little</p><p>- no speedstep, no cool and quiet</p><p>So it will be certainly easier to cool a 80W AMD than a 65W Intel. Don't go any higher than a Athlon X2 3800+ with 89W TDP at most. Intel E6600 1,8 have been reported to have to be run at 76% for the system to be cool enough."</p><p>A EE (ADO-product number) does not cost much more, and has only 65W TDP. Keep in mind that AMDs TDP ratings are not the same as Intel; a 65W TDP AMD uses less power than a 65W TDP Intel CPU (google for sources if you want - or see SPCR article on the issue). I am no AMD-fanboy, but (for HTPC-usage) it seems to bee superior to Intel!</p><p></p><p>PS: When comparing price - do so for system (CPU + mobo). Intel mobos are generally more expensive, IMO. </p><p></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Videocard:</strong> ASUS EN7600GS (or GT) TOP Silent/HDT/256M or 512M. Try to buy a passive cooled one. HDMI out is nice but not necessary. I know there are DVI to HDMI cables, but I donnot know if this gives the same quality as direct HDMI out.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p>If you decide to go for AMD, then there are mobos with onbord gfx (ATi X1250) w/HDMI. Thatway you can get a better gfx when/if needed. These mobos (G690-series) have very low wattage.</p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>TVcard:</strong> Hauppage PVR 350 twintuner tvcard, I have an analog signal. When I get digital signal, I will switch to digital version PVR500.</em></p><p>I see no reason at all for 350 - go for a 150. All 350 has is a (useless) s-video out. PVR500 = 2 x 150 on same board - NOTHING DIGITAL ABOUT IT! If you plan to go DVB-T, then PVR-1300 is a good choice (hybrid - both analogue and DVB-T) </p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>HD:</strong> WD 36GB Raptor, for operating system and software. And a WD Caviar SE16 500GB for extra back-up.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p>I never understand that ppl insist on using raptors on HTPC. Are you afraid you won't hear it?</p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Remote control:</strong> Have still to found out??? (any idea's) </em></p><p>MCE-remote</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spragleknas, post: 142999, member: 17435"] [i][B]Motherboard:[/B] Asus P5B (deluxe) or one step higher Asus P5W (deluxe) (opportunity for future install of Intel Core 2 Quad) [B]CPU:[/B] Intel Core 2 duo E6400 of E6600[/i] - OK... ppl might crucify me for this, but I would go for a X2 system. It is much easier to cool and is better when it comes to årice/performance [url]http://www.silentpcreview.com/article735-page1.html[/url] "Most interesting are the power assessments. There's little doubt that the AMD-based system, with its much lower idle power, has a substantial energy efficiency advantage over the Intel-based one." Quote from HFX (mCubed): "Regarding CPU, Intel has 2 major thermal issues: - cooling surface is little - no speedstep, no cool and quiet So it will be certainly easier to cool a 80W AMD than a 65W Intel. Don't go any higher than a Athlon X2 3800+ with 89W TDP at most. Intel E6600 1,8 have been reported to have to be run at 76% for the system to be cool enough." A EE (ADO-product number) does not cost much more, and has only 65W TDP. Keep in mind that AMDs TDP ratings are not the same as Intel; a 65W TDP AMD uses less power than a 65W TDP Intel CPU (google for sources if you want - or see SPCR article on the issue). I am no AMD-fanboy, but (for HTPC-usage) it seems to bee superior to Intel! PS: When comparing price - do so for system (CPU + mobo). Intel mobos are generally more expensive, IMO. [i][B]Videocard:[/B] ASUS EN7600GS (or GT) TOP Silent/HDT/256M or 512M. Try to buy a passive cooled one. HDMI out is nice but not necessary. I know there are DVI to HDMI cables, but I donnot know if this gives the same quality as direct HDMI out. [/i] If you decide to go for AMD, then there are mobos with onbord gfx (ATi X1250) w/HDMI. Thatway you can get a better gfx when/if needed. These mobos (G690-series) have very low wattage. [i] [B]TVcard:[/B] Hauppage PVR 350 twintuner tvcard, I have an analog signal. When I get digital signal, I will switch to digital version PVR500.[/i] I see no reason at all for 350 - go for a 150. All 350 has is a (useless) s-video out. PVR500 = 2 x 150 on same board - NOTHING DIGITAL ABOUT IT! If you plan to go DVB-T, then PVR-1300 is a good choice (hybrid - both analogue and DVB-T) [i] [B]HD:[/B] WD 36GB Raptor, for operating system and software. And a WD Caviar SE16 500GB for extra back-up. [/i] I never understand that ppl insist on using raptors on HTPC. Are you afraid you won't hear it? [i] [B]Remote control:[/B] Have still to found out??? (any idea's) [/i] MCE-remote Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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