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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 for everything but not for gaming. If you want to play games too then this configuration will need some modification in GPU & cabinet segment.
Windows Vista Home Premium
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ AM2. Good enough for all HD & HTPC needs
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard. Best in HTPC class. Comes with onboard HDMI port, eSATA, Firewire, DirectX 10 based Radeon HD 3200 class graphics support, everything a small HTPC will need.
2X1 GB DDR2 RAM. This is enough.
Zebronics Dhoom Cabinet or Cooler Master CM - Media Series cabinets if they are available.
Western digital WD2500AAKS Hard disk. 250 GB, 16 MB Cache. Although go for more space if u need it.
Cooler Master Hyper L3 CPU cooler for near silent operation of the CPU.
Samsung SH-S203D DVD Writer
Leadtek WinFast TV2000 XP Global Media Center Edition TV Tuner card for all your Analog TV needs.
Sound Blaster Xtreme Audio PCIe sound card, made for Vista & HTPC.
19" LG L194WT LCD Monitor, supports HDCP over DVI port. Full HD Ready.
Philips HiFi SHP8900 headphones if u need headphones.
Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 keyboard & mouse.
Speakers as you need
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 for everything but not for gaming. If you want to play games too then this configuration will need some modification in GPU & cabinet segment.
Windows Vista Home Premium
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ AM2. Good enough for all HD & HTPC needs
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard. Best in HTPC class. Comes with onboard HDMI port, eSATA, Firewire, DirectX 10 based Radeon HD 3200 class graphics support, everything a small HTPC will need.
2X1 GB DDR2 RAM. This is enough.
Zebronics Dhoom Cabinet or Cooler Master CM - Media Series cabinets if they are available.
Western digital WD2500AAKS Hard disk. 250 GB, 16 MB Cache. Although go for more space if u need it.
Cooler Master Hyper L3 CPU cooler for near silent operation of the CPU.
Samsung SH-S203D DVD Writer
Leadtek WinFast TV2000 XP Global Media Center Edition TV Tuner card for all your Analog TV needs.
Sound Blaster Xtreme Audio PCIe sound card, made for Vista & HTPC.
19" LG L194WT LCD Monitor, supports HDCP over DVI port. Full HD Ready.
Philips HiFi SHP8900 headphones if u need headphones.
Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 keyboard & mouse.
Speakers as you need