Going PCI-e

[Funkstar]

I think I need a partial upgrade to my HTPC system.

Running an Energy Efficiant AM2 4200+ on a Asrock AGP/PCI motherboard.

I've discovered a new uber TV card (Blackgold 6-in-1) so i'll need to go PCI-e on the motherboard and graphics from.

I'm not looking for a all singing motherboard, I do want stability and reliability though. I won't need SLI or anything like that, just one PCI-e 16x and I'd like 3x PCI-e 1x or higher. A couple of regular PCI slots would be nice too

Now the graphics card. HD accelleration is needed, this will eventually be driving a 1080p LCD/Plasma. The stock cooler will be coming off and the whole things connected to my case for passive cooling with heat pipes (thisis the case btw: KustomPCs.co.uk - mCubed HFX Chassis Silver / Black (Bare)). I'm fairly brand agnostic, again I just want reliability and stability.

Oh, and I don't want to spend more than £150, but closer to £100 if I can get away with it

Thanks guys!

[Max Tractor]

Biostar TF560 A2+
EXPANSION SLOT
3 x PCI Slots
2 x PCI-E x1 Slot
1 x PCI-E x16 Slot

I currently run this board with my Black edition 5000, super stable and clocked@3ghz

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Biostar TA770 A2+

3 x PCI Slots
2 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot
1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot

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Gigabyte GA M57SLI-S4

Expansion Slots
2 PCI Express x 16 slot
3 PCI Express x 1 slot
2 PCI slots

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edit-

The black gold tv card, I can't be 100% sure, but I am sure I read about some problems and that card

tv card thread
BlackGold 6 in 1ual DBV-s, Dual DVB-t & Dual analogue Tuner (BGT3540) in Vista MCE - AVForums

[Funkstar]

Thanks for that, I'll take a look at them

There has been some talk ofthe Blackgold 6-in-1 on the MediaPortal forums, seems to work fine with that. But I'll look into it some more.