Which mobo chipset for HTPC

[kopite]

Hey guys,

After my brother killed his computer I lost the parts for my HTPC so I've decided its time to build a new one from scratch. I want to do HD output at 1080p but want to keep it as cool as possible and as energy efficient as possible(so no separate graphics card)

I`ve been looking at the AMD 790 chip set and the interl G45 chipset. Cant seem to find much in the way of comparision of the both.

Basically I want to know which is gonna be the best for a HTPC wont be gaming on this only using for watching bluray films and some internet usage on the big screen tv.

Cheers

[staffsMike]

780G is the cheapest and best option imo. 790 doesn't bring anything too exciting to warranty the price.

http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=845045

Paired with something like that
http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=807039

you will have all the power you need for an HTPC.

[djglenn]

Friend of mine who builds lots of HTPC's highly rates the:

Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H GeForce 7100 Socket 775 onboard VGA 8 channel audio mATX Motherboard

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139780

Decent onboard graphics, hdmi out, which carries sound (apparently the converters dont).

Dont have any experience with this board myself.

[staffsMike]

If you were to go for an nvidia based board you will be better off with the nvidia 8200 based boards. Newer and more useful features.
http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=787073