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  1. 05-02-2005, 06:09 PM #1
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    • Howard's system
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    Considering HTPC

    I'm considering building an HTPC consisting of the following:




    Can anyone better the price for a similar (or even slightly less powerful) system?

    I just need an updated spec PC really to run everything nice and smooth, and of course have DX9 support!

    Now that Aopen XC Cube Barebones PC has onboard VGA, etc via Nforce2. Will that support DX9 and work fully with MCE2005? Cos my Radeon 7500 in my existing machine doesn't.

    Also will it be near-silent with a thermal heatpipe solution?

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  2. 05-02-2005, 06:22 PM #2
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    Apparently the EZ18 isn't the easiest to work in
    http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews...lld19JRD03MzY= ( other reviews agree).

    I'm doing much the same as you - I'm also looking at Biostar 200N or 210V.

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  3. 05-02-2005, 07:39 PM #3
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    • Howard's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Asus P5B
      • CPU:
      • Core2Duo E6420 2.13GHz
      • Memory:
      • 2x1gb OCZ DDR2 6400
      • Storage:
      • 250GB & 500GB Seagate
      • Graphics card(s):
      • Inno3d iChill 7900GS
      • PSU:
      • Antec SmartPower 500W
      • Case:
      • Coolermaster Elite 330
      • Monitor(s):
      • 2x AG Neovo F419
      • Internet:
      • Virgin Media 20mbit
    I'm now considering the Biostar 210V over the EZ18. Hehe.
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    PC: Asus P5B | Core2duo 2.13GHz | 2GB DDR2 PC6400 | Inno3d iChill 7900GS | Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 | 250GB | 500GB | NEC DVDRW | Dual AG Neovo 19"
    HTPC: | Core2Duo E6420 2.13GHz | 2GB DDR2 | 250GBx2 | Radeon X1300 | Terratec Aureon 7.1 | Windows MCE 2005
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  4. 05-02-2005, 08:29 PM #4
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    my silvertstone case cost half of that on its own !!!

    I'm now building my old P4 into a HTPC.

    this seems the most fun project in a while
    It is Inevitable.....

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