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<blockquote data-quote="Spragleknas" data-source="post: 159946" data-attributes="member: 17435"><p>Even though I am on a tight budget (just bought myself a 42" 1080p LCD <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ), I hope to buy myself a new HTPC in a month or so.</p><p></p><p>My current HTPC is a s479 (MoDT) SFF from AOpen (<a href="http://www.silentpcreview.com/article236-page1.html" target="_blank">review</a>) - a pretty little thing (see "my system" for more info). <a href="http://www.surcouf.com/images/catalogue/34/74/58/g9587434.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.surcouf.com/images/catalogue/34/74/58/g9587434.jpg</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>What I plan to buy:</p><p><img src="http://www.endpcnoise.com/e/images/antec_nsk-2400.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><strong>Case</strong>:</p><p>Antec NSK 2400 (<a href="http://www.silentpcreview.com/article591-page1.html" target="_blank">review</a>). There are three reasons for buying this case: price, test results and it fits into my <a href="http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/30086993" target="_blank">IKEA-thingy</a> (have to make a hole for air outlet). This way I will not see it, and hopefully not hear it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Motherboard</strong>:</p><p>I was planing to go for a 690G motherboard, but nVidia's new NF630a-series looks very promising (integrated 7050 graphics w/HW-HD support), so I have decided to go for Abit's <a href="http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/no/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMODEL_NAME=AN-M2HD&fMTYPE=Socket+AM2&DEFTITLE=Y" target="_blank">AN-M2HD</a> (only one that is currently for sale in Norway). What I like about this motherboard: Optical SPDIF-out on mobo (NOT bracket or only internal), HDMI w/HDCP-key, IEE1394 (like most other "hi-end" m-atx cards) in case I buy a FireDTV. Wort mentioning is that it looks like Abit is using a Realtek ALC888 (not listed in Abit's hompage). Manual to be found <a href="ftp://ftp.abitshop.com/pub//manual/english/an-m2_an-m2hd.zip" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>CPU: </strong></p><p>One of the reasons for waiting to make this buy (besides spending shit loads of money last weeks) is the release of AMDs new X2-series. I'll probably get the BE-2350. What I like about these is the low TDP; 45W! AMDs info <a href="http://amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADH2350IAA5DD" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>RAM</strong></p><p>A cheap stick of 1GB DDR2 800 MHz. Should be 800 MHz due to integrated graphics. Probably going to buy another one later, but I believe I mentioned my tight budget ATM? EDIT: Seems like I should get two sticks.</p><p></p><p><strong>Other</strong></p><p>Allready got a PVR-350 and a HDD (even though I am not satisfied with my Seagate 320GB or my WD 250GB - I actually perfer my Samsung IDE that allows me to adjust AAM). Also buying a NEC (Optiarc) silver DVD-RW (matches the color of the NSK good - not perfectly, though...), and a CPU fan if not bundled.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I will update this thread when changes occur or when it is bought.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em><u>Please feel free to comment!</u></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spragleknas, post: 159946, member: 17435"] Even though I am on a tight budget (just bought myself a 42" 1080p LCD :D ), I hope to buy myself a new HTPC in a month or so. My current HTPC is a s479 (MoDT) SFF from AOpen ([url=http://www.silentpcreview.com/article236-page1.html]review[/url]) - a pretty little thing (see "my system" for more info). [url=http://www.surcouf.com/images/catalogue/34/74/58/g9587434.jpg][/url] What I plan to buy: [img]http://www.endpcnoise.com/e/images/antec_nsk-2400.jpg[/img] [b]Case[/b]: Antec NSK 2400 ([url=http://www.silentpcreview.com/article591-page1.html]review[/url]). There are three reasons for buying this case: price, test results and it fits into my [url=http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/30086993]IKEA-thingy[/url] (have to make a hole for air outlet). This way I will not see it, and hopefully not hear it. [b]Motherboard[/b]: I was planing to go for a 690G motherboard, but nVidia's new NF630a-series looks very promising (integrated 7050 graphics w/HW-HD support), so I have decided to go for Abit's [url=http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/no/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMODEL_NAME=AN-M2HD&fMTYPE=Socket+AM2&DEFTITLE=Y]AN-M2HD[/url] (only one that is currently for sale in Norway). What I like about this motherboard: Optical SPDIF-out on mobo (NOT bracket or only internal), HDMI w/HDCP-key, IEE1394 (like most other "hi-end" m-atx cards) in case I buy a FireDTV. Wort mentioning is that it looks like Abit is using a Realtek ALC888 (not listed in Abit's hompage). Manual to be found [url=ftp://ftp.abitshop.com/pub//manual/english/an-m2_an-m2hd.zip]HERE[/url]. [b]CPU: [/b] One of the reasons for waiting to make this buy (besides spending shit loads of money last weeks) is the release of AMDs new X2-series. I'll probably get the BE-2350. What I like about these is the low TDP; 45W! AMDs info [url=http://amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADH2350IAA5DD]HERE[/url]. [b]RAM[/b] A cheap stick of 1GB DDR2 800 MHz. Should be 800 MHz due to integrated graphics. Probably going to buy another one later, but I believe I mentioned my tight budget ATM? EDIT: Seems like I should get two sticks. [b]Other[/b] Allready got a PVR-350 and a HDD (even though I am not satisfied with my Seagate 320GB or my WD 250GB - I actually perfer my Samsung IDE that allows me to adjust AAM). Also buying a NEC (Optiarc) silver DVD-RW (matches the color of the NSK good - not perfectly, though...), and a CPU fan if not bundled. I will update this thread when changes occur or when it is bought. [i][u]Please feel free to comment![/u][/i] [/QUOTE]
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