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Pl suggest a best config for lessthan 50k. needs separate rigs for intel and AMD platform. My top priority > reliable and stable Motherboard (Asus/Gigabyte only) > built in GPU > USB 3.0. > Chasis Main Usage : HTPC

Hi Friends, I plan to build an HTPC. I plan to do this by taking the processor, motherboard, RAM and DVD Drive from my old PC and then adding in the rest. Then I put in a new processor, motherboard and RAM for my old PC. Here are the components of my old PC that I wish to use for my HTPC...

Hi all and thanks for all the support you have given me in the past. This time I am building an HTPC. I will also need it for some casual gaming, Age Of Empires III must run fine on it. I already have a 500GB HDD and a UPS. Here are all the components that I need: Monitor: I would go for...

I wanna know which will be more cost effective?

I want to build a htpc for my 42" lcd lg jazz 80fr within a budget of 25k(or 30k max) I want a silent and cool system and it should be able to play hd movies(1080p) with complete smoothness and glory. I need a hdmi slot in motherboard or graphic card so that it can be attached to lcd. The main...

I want to build a htpc for my 42" lcd lg jazz 80fr within a budget of 25k(or 30k max) I want a silent and cool system and it should be able to play hd movies(1080p) with complete smoothness and glory. I need a hdmi slot in motherboard and graphic card so that it can be attached to lcd. The main...

I have just put together a premium HTPC... First time build.. of the following components: Thermaltake DH-102 w 7' touchscreen ASUS P6T Deluxe i7 920 w Stock Cooler 6gb RAM Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 512mb ddr5 LG Super Multi-Blue BD/HDDVD/dvd optical Drive WD 500gb HDD 7200 rpm Asus...

Hi guys, I am planning to buy a new computer in March. I already own a computer and was thinking of converting it into an HTPC. Here is the configuration: Mobo: Asus K8N-VM Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Clawhammer Core) RAM: Hynix 512mb DDR400 x2 HDD: Seagate Barracuda 80GB PATA...

Hi all, I have few questions on HTPC. Many of them may be very nOOb as i am very much new to this (i mean HTPC stuff) 1. What is HTPC ? I just know it means Home Theater Personal Computer 2. Is it different from a normal computer ? 3. Can an HTPC have HDMI port(s) to view HD content on big...

Hi..i want to build a budget HTPC. My budget is 7000. Only suggest cpu,motherboard,ram and graphics...everything else i hv. Please reply as soon as possible.

Hi all, Need some feedbacks and help in deciding on a new PC. Well, basically I am looking at an HTPC set-up. I am planning on well dedicating a full room for a real home theatre setup. A few options that I am looking at are jotted bellow. Since visual and sound are the at-most priority...

While helping Blackbird with his HTPC needs, I found that we can make a very good HTPC in today’s market. It’s very simple, small & effective. Although, HTPC needs differ from people to people but here is something I think should be good as a starting point for HTPC. Remember, this PC is made...

Review: Geexbox 1.1 Written by Steve Lake 12.12.2007 at 09:12am Section: Reviews Geexbox is a compact Linux distribution designed with the HTPC (home theater pc) in mind. It's paltry 8.9mb cd footprint makes it perfect for taking anywhere you want to go. You can even use it at...

Hi guys , I need a cheap HTPC/Media Centre case [ a horizontal case like the old IBM desktops].Very basic requirements regarding PSU . Dont suggest me ANtec , Vantec - these are way too high . I dont want anything flashy , just a small horizontal /HTPC/Media Centre case. I cudnt find 1 in...

Hi everybody, here goes the config for my HTPC. waitin for all your comments n suggestions My usage would be Gaming ,Movies,Music (not necessarily in that order :) ) Proccy:C2D E6600 2.4Ghz M/B :Asus P5B Deluxe RAM :2 X 1 GB Kingston@677 Mhz Gfx :XFX 7300 GS (A stopgap till a DX10...

Hi guys I have a 42" Samsung Bordeaux LCD at my home, along with DVD player, and surround sound speakers. Now, I wanna utilize the full potential of my HDTV. So I want to watch the 720p HD movies that I download, and watch them on my screen. Now, what I wanna know is, would I be able to build a...

What front end would u use for your HTPC?