Recomendation for amd HTPC

[man_bear_pig]

Looking to build a new HTPC and I have a couple X2's laying around that I would like to use. It would be a 6400 be, or 4800 depending on the board.

Would like to get a micro or mini, and have hdmi. What would be suggestions? I maybe use xp media center or mythdora haven't decided yet.

[charged3800z24]

Looking to build a new HTPC and I have a couple X2's laying around that I would like to use. It would be a 6400 be, or 4800 depending on the board.

Would like to get a micro or mini, and have hdmi. What would be suggestions? I maybe use xp media center or mythdora haven't decided yet.

one of the 790GX or 780g boards.. unless you want discrete graphics.. Both do HDMI if you get the right board..

Edit: I use the Sapphire 780g board in 2 of my MCE systems.

[man_bear_pig]

Thanks that is what I was looking at, and just wanted some feed back.

[AngryArtichoke]

If you use mythTV, make sure to get the more powerful processor. The program is VERY cpu hungry, especially when using a nice UI over a HD signal.

[man_bear_pig]

If you use mythTV, make sure to get the more powerful processor. The program is VERY cpu hungry, especially when using a nice UI over a HD signal.

I may not use myth then as I really want to keep it a low energy consumer. Also some of the boards I am considering don't support 125w cpu.

Thanks for the heads up.

[nanohead]

I've had terrific luck with the Gigabyte 780G boards (S2H, DS2H) models in micro ATX form factor. I also have an HTPC running that uses the Gigabyte 690G S2H mATX mobo as well.

You can find refurbs for like $50 from ZZF, Mwave, etc. They're not huge consumers of power either. I have a BE2400 45 watt X2 in one of the 780G S2H boards, and it just produces almost no heat.

[tbone8ty]

are there any other programs u can use with a remote if you dont have media center?

all i have is xp sp3 and the media center remote.

[AngryArtichoke]

are there any other programs u can use with a remote if you dont have media center?

all i have is xp sp3 and the media center remote.

Not sure about Windows..
Also, for a HTPC, you don't need a very powerful GPU. You can save on power consumption there too. Windows is definitely nice for the ease of setup, and the drivers are generally available. A Linux based HTPC can be a very powerful tool. It just requires a lot of work to get it working correctly.

[tbone8ty]

found media portal to be a cool program for htpc's

check it http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

[Throwed]

Using a WinTV 1600 in Vista Media Center and love it. It loads all of my analog channels and digital channels.

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[ccl2003]

Looking to build a new HTPC and I have a couple X2's laying around that I would like to use. It would be a 6400 be, or 4800 depending on the board.

Would like to get a micro or mini, and have hdmi. What would be suggestions? I maybe use xp media center or mythdora haven't decided yet.

Check out Asus' M3A78-EM:http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?mo...49&l3=639&l4=0

I am using the said mobo on my HTPC and I am very satisfied with it.