New HTPC build

[rob4001]

I want to build an HTPC with blackgold freeview HD card.

I am thinking of AMD platform no gaming just 1080p playback from mkv and blu ray.
Decent onboard audio & Audio through HDMI so I guess and ATI GPU. mATX preferable but not essential.

Cheers

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

One of the Zacate motherboards would do the job. Alternatively if you can wait until the end of this month one of the new AMD A4 dual cores should do the job.

[rob4001]

Is a Zacate APU good enough as HTPC will it struggle what about recording freeview HD?

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Is a Zacate APU good enough as HTPC will it struggle what about recording freeview HD?

I am not sure about recording TBH. The Llano desktop CPUs are being released at the end of the month. An A4 or E2 dual core would have more CPU and IGP performance.



There have been some screenshots of socket FM1 mini-ITX motherboards and an E2-3200 should do the job.

[rob4001]

Thanks I think I'll wait until the end of the month A4 & E2 look very interesting.