HTPC?

Ken-f · 4th July 2006, 7:26 PM

Hey,
I'm thinking about building a HTPC..I think thats what its called...(me = n00b)

Just wondering, if i buy this.. .

http://www.up2date.net.au/product_in...oducts_id=6041

What else would i need?

ATM, I have the HDD, RAM, CPU, DVD and Graphics Card.

blt · 4th July 2006, 8:37 PM

Depends on what you plan on doing with your HTPC - but how about a digital TV card?

Ken-f · 4th July 2006, 8:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt

Depends on what you plan on doing with your HTPC - but how about a digital TV card?

Yea, thats about the only other part i would need right?

vindicator · 4th July 2006, 8:57 PM

Not the best choice.

* Poor cooling
* Netburst P4s run hot.
* Poor/No upgrade path
* Aesthically unpleasing for HTPC.
* Limited expansion.

I'd get a microatx HTPC case like the Antec NSK2400. Can be had for $135 and it includes a good quiet psu. Very silent case, with good cooling.

That leaves you with $150 for a mobo.

I reccomend an Asus 939 or 754 Via based motherboard, and a good low profile heatsink. XP-120 perhaps.

EDIT - I see you allready have a 478 CPU. Sell it and buy an AMD. Since 939/754 K8M800 boards are $50-$70, you could buy a CPU and it would still be less then buying the Shuttle.

Ken-f · 4th July 2006, 9:14 PM

Thanks for your advice. Doesn't the motherboard come with the case?

Also, how did uno i have a 478 CPU

vindicator · 4th July 2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken-f

Thanks for your advice. Doesn't the motherboard come with the case?

Also, how did uno i have a 478 CPU

No, the case is seperate. It's just a case + psu. You need a seperate motehrboard to install.

I figured you had a 478 cpu, since you're looking at a 478 shuttle ;-)

The Touch · 4th July 2006, 10:41 PM

Shuttle barebones include mainboards.

4th July 2006, 7:26 PM	#1
Ken-f Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 326	HTPC? Hey, I'm thinking about building a HTPC..I think thats what its called...(me = n00b) Just wondering, if i buy this.. . http://www.up2date.net.au/product_in...oducts_id=6041 What else would i need? ATM, I have the HDD, RAM, CPU, DVD and Graphics Card.

4th July 2006, 8:37 PM	#2
blt Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 63	Digital TV card Depends on what you plan on doing with your HTPC - but how about a digital TV card?

4th July 2006, 8:57 PM	#4
vindicator (Taking a Break) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: LoNoSho Posts: 2,954	Not the best choice. * Poor cooling * Netburst P4s run hot. * Poor/No upgrade path * Aesthically unpleasing for HTPC. * Limited expansion. I'd get a microatx HTPC case like the Antec NSK2400. Can be had for $135 and it includes a good quiet psu. Very silent case, with good cooling. That leaves you with $150 for a mobo. I reccomend an Asus 939 or 754 Via based motherboard, and a good low profile heatsink. XP-120 perhaps. EDIT - I see you allready have a 478 CPU. Sell it and buy an AMD. Since 939/754 K8M800 boards are $50-$70, you could buy a CPU and it would still be less then buying the Shuttle. Last edited by vindicator; 4th July 2006 at 8:59 PM.

4th July 2006, 9:14 PM	#5
Ken-f Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 326	Thanks for your advice. Doesn't the motherboard come with the case? Also, how did uno i have a 478 CPU

4th July 2006, 10:41 PM	#7
The Touch Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 374	Shuttle barebones include mainboards.