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467977 2006-07-04 08:31:00 Why do some of the HTPC's around have a Pentium D processor, & what specifications should my AMD HTPC have?.......i.e. a parts list I need to consider :D zahmad (8963)
467978 2006-07-04 23:36:00 No replies.........:(

Come on people.........;)
zahmad (8963)
467979 2006-07-05 00:01:00 Are you asking us for reccomendations? if so we NEED that to know your budget for what spec to suggest, like I used the 7900GTX as an example earlier, they are ~$1000 and unless you have a huge budget and want THE BEST, that suggestion is useless...

CPU, MOBO, GFX Card, Case PSU, HDD, CD/DVDRW, RAM are all the parts you should need.

Can you link to the Case you want?
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
467980 2006-07-05 00:26:00 My budget is limited.........I've seen overseas websites with HTPC that are very cheap (Student/Home made) and run very well..........so therfore wanting AMD on the mid-budget scale.....i.e. Socket 939 AMD.......and thus if I wanted to, I could later upgrade to Athlon X2 3800+ if required :D!

*EDIT*
P.S. Check out my desktop on my sig.........Is that cool or what :D ?
zahmad (8963)
467981 2006-07-05 00:46:00 Also, if I decide to go with a 7600, Do I have to go with the 7600GS sliencer, or is it possible to fit a 7600gt in there? zahmad (8963)
467982 2006-07-05 04:29:00 Ok, Athlon 64 3500+ $213
As far as I have seen the GT is no bigger than the GS... so you should...
7600GS $209
7600GT $333
2x 512MB @ $68 = $136
Asustek A8N-SLI nForce4 SLI $170.

Total $728 (GS)
$852 (GT)

they are prices straight from Pricespy, so expect more to buy from reputable firms...

All you need to decide is HDD size, What DVD/CD RW.

By the way, the link is bad... the requested URL Could not be retrieved...
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
467983 2006-07-05 06:22:00 The link works for me.....give it a try again........and thanks for the reply :) ....... should I instead go for a 3200+ as it suits my budget?, and the reason for the 7600 silencer is becuase of the heat etc in the case..... zahmad (8963)
467984 2006-07-05 06:23:00 ALSO: No one answered my question about why Pentium D's are more commonly used in HTPC's? zahmad (8963)
467985 2006-07-05 08:01:00 Ok, what ever suits your budget, I just thought mid range...

Oh, do you mean aftermarket HSF? they are 2 slot, what is the exact case you are looking at? that will give a better idea of space...

Nope, don't work...

Not sure, price maybe... Contracts...
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
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