Building an HTPC

piyush2202 · 09-02-2009, 11:02 AM

Hi guys,

I am planning to buy a new computer in March. I already own a computer and was thinking of converting it into an HTPC. Here is the configuration:

Mobo: Asus K8N-VM
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Clawhammer Core)
RAM: Hynix 512mb DDR400 x2
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 80GB PATA
Optical Drive: LG DVD-RAM Drive
SMPS: VIP 400W

If I add in a discreet graphics card, do you think the rest of the PC can handle HD content?? If yes then please suggest a good HTPC card. If not then please suggest the changes that can be made in this config.

The Sorcerer · 09-02-2009, 11:54 AM

A low profile card below ati 4670 should do the job.

NVIDIAGeek · 09-02-2009, 04:31 PM

^^
+1

piyush2202 · 10-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sorcerer

A low profile card below ati 4670 should do the job.

what about the nvidia geforce 8400GS??

The Sorcerer · 10-02-2009, 10:56 AM

Ati is known for low power consumption on idle mode and their onboard/ low profile cards are much better options against nvidia. Ati has higher IQ levels and on the real time observation ati scales much better than nvidia. Not that I am saying nvidia 8400gs is crap, considering its for htpc, but you are getting the quality for the same price as well.