I just finished the last build with the i3 processor and everything now works to my liking. No further issues with the playback. GUI to my liking. Performance to my liking.
Now, I just sold my 2 month old AcRyan PlayOn!HD and am in the market to make myself another HTPC. This time, I need everything that goes into the cabinet. As is the norm, I will post using the template :bleh:
Questions
Q: What is your budget?
The lower the better
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
CPU
Motherboard
GPU - GT430 was what I was eyeing
RAM
HDD
PSU
Cabinet - I am planning on getting the Cooler Master 360 Elite.
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
Final Configuration
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Maybe
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
HTPC running XBMC.
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Gaming
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Full HD. Need to connect this to my 50" Full HD Plasma over HDMI.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Now, I just sold my 2 month old AcRyan PlayOn!HD and am in the market to make myself another HTPC. This time, I need everything that goes into the cabinet. As is the norm, I will post using the template :bleh:
Questions
Q: What is your budget?
The lower the better
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
CPU
Motherboard
GPU - GT430 was what I was eyeing
RAM
HDD
PSU
Cabinet - I am planning on getting the Cooler Master 360 Elite.
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
Final Configuration
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Maybe
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
HTPC running XBMC.
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Gaming
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Full HD. Need to connect this to my 50" Full HD Plasma over HDMI.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit