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<blockquote data-quote="SaintM" data-source="post: 92740" data-attributes="member: 27036">Hi,I'm eager to get started and build my 1st HTPC, but my knowledge on PC hardware is about 5 years out of date! I've started to build up a list of components I need to get, but am unsure when it comes to the CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Videocard and cooling (so yeah, most of it then!). As they are all obviously dependant on each other I don't want to make a costly mistake so am looking for advice on what would be suitable for my needs.I intend to use the device as a PVR (replacing an old TiVo) and also to play downloaded films. I don't intend to use it for any sort of gaming, although the odd web browsing session would not be out of the question.Here is what I have on the shopping list so far:I will be connecting video to a SD tv via S-Video and audio to a 2 speaker stereo.I understand that 512 RAM will be enough for my requirements and the mobo needs to be mini-atx to fit in the case, but beyond that my requirements are cloudy at best!Could anyone point me in the direction of, or offer, some sound advice on what to go for?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SaintM, post: 92740, member: 27036"] Hi, I'm eager to get started and build my 1st HTPC, but my knowledge on PC hardware is about 5 years out of date! I've started to build up a list of components I need to get, but am unsure when it comes to the CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Videocard and cooling (so yeah, most of it then!). As they are all obviously dependant on each other I don't want to make a costly mistake so am looking for advice on what would be suitable for my needs. I intend to use the device as a PVR (replacing an old TiVo) and also to play downloaded films. I don't intend to use it for any sort of gaming, although the odd web browsing session would not be out of the question. Here is what I have on the shopping list so far: I will be connecting video to a SD tv via S-Video and audio to a 2 speaker stereo. I understand that 512 RAM will be enough for my requirements and the mobo needs to be mini-atx to fit in the case, but beyond that my requirements are cloudy at best! Could anyone point me in the direction of, or offer, some sound advice on what to go for? [/QUOTE]

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