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<blockquote data-quote="KidKiwi" data-source="post: 18451" data-attributes="member: 13982">Thx for the replyI don't intend to have the HTPC in the same room as the theatre so don't really care about the noise, size or looks.&nbsp; The budget isn't really that important either - if you want something you just accept what it'll cost -&nbsp; with some shopping around of course.&nbsp; Naturally, I don't want overkill and the latest chips, MB's etc are a lot more expensive than something a little more sane.The min. specs of MP are a good place to start, however, I've never had a HTPC so I have no idea what sort of resources are needed for various functions.&nbsp; The better capture cards seem to have onboard resources, but what about watching a DVD while recording etc (how much resource do I need to be watching a DVD in one room while wife is listening to music in another - all the while recording two different TV shows?)As always, just looking for some advice. Thx - KidKiwi</blockquote>

[QUOTE="KidKiwi, post: 18451, member: 13982"] Thx for the reply I don't intend to have the HTPC in the same room as the theatre so don't really care about the noise, size or looks. The budget isn't really that important either - if you want something you just accept what it'll cost - with some shopping around of course. Naturally, I don't want overkill and the latest chips, MB's etc are a lot more expensive than something a little more sane. The min. specs of MP are a good place to start, however, I've never had a HTPC so I have no idea what sort of resources are needed for various functions. The better capture cards seem to have onboard resources, but what about watching a DVD while recording etc (how much resource do I need to be watching a DVD in one room while wife is listening to music in another - all the while recording two different TV shows?) As always, just looking for some advice. Thx - KidKiwi [/QUOTE]

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