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<blockquote data-quote="Marcusb" data-source="post: 31931" data-attributes="member: 11550"><p>You haven't said whether you have the P4 already. I'm guessing so, but if not, then go for AMD all the way.</p><p>The new NForce motherboards by nVidia are especially made for HTPC applications. I like the Albatron model. It has built in Gfx optimised for HTPC use, ie best tv out and mpeg optimisation.</p><p></p><p>Best of all, this range of motherboards only cost around $140.</p><p>I like the Asus model already mentioned, but I think it's stupid that the TV out is an optional extra and is also not available in low profile. So much for the HTPC ideals... It also only has one VGA out, while the albatron has DVI, RCA, SVideo and Dsub as well as an optional componant cable.</p><p></p><p>As for cases, I have a little Aopen one. It is still available, costs around $120 and looks very nice and simple amongst the rest of the av gear.</p><p></p><p>As for tuner cards, I love the Compros. You can get them in Melb for $129 with Analogue (software only) and Digital as well as the AV inputs.</p><p></p><p>I also have a Dvico lite but don't like it as much. It is upstairs on my testing machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marcusb, post: 31931, member: 11550"] You haven't said whether you have the P4 already. I'm guessing so, but if not, then go for AMD all the way. The new NForce motherboards by nVidia are especially made for HTPC applications. I like the Albatron model. It has built in Gfx optimised for HTPC use, ie best tv out and mpeg optimisation. Best of all, this range of motherboards only cost around $140. I like the Asus model already mentioned, but I think it's stupid that the TV out is an optional extra and is also not available in low profile. So much for the HTPC ideals... It also only has one VGA out, while the albatron has DVI, RCA, SVideo and Dsub as well as an optional componant cable. As for cases, I have a little Aopen one. It is still available, costs around $120 and looks very nice and simple amongst the rest of the av gear. As for tuner cards, I love the Compros. You can get them in Melb for $129 with Analogue (software only) and Digital as well as the AV inputs. I also have a Dvico lite but don't like it as much. It is upstairs on my testing machine. [/QUOTE]
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