So.. I've now been looking around for some HTPC parts.. and this is what I've found so far..
Antec Fusion MediaCenter (PianoBlack)
Specs here: http://www.antec-inc.com/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=08739#
The case takes full ATX motherboards, and a 380W Antec TruePower is included.. sweet..
This meant that the choices of motherboards were not really limited..
However, I narrowed it down to, MSI K7N2G-L. A nForce2 board with onboard sound, graphics, tv-out and lan.
I decided that I'll pair this with a Tbred B 1700+ (thought about duron but then again it's only 15-20$ difference) and 256 mb PC2700 memory (the memory sitting in my current rig, will purchase some 3200 Twinmos for that one).
Since it'll be a HTPC I need a DVD player. Decided on LG GDR-8161B, mostly because you can buy black front panels for them. I also have a DVD decoder card already, Realmagic Hollywood+ which will go in there.
Thought that I'd throw in a SLK-900u there, and a 92x92 fan (from Zalman.. 20 dB at low-rpm).
Also, some wireless stuff.. a keytronic cordless keyboard+mouse..
Now, what is left to choose is should I get a floppy and whether I should shell out for a hd also.. I have a 15gb sitting in my current puter that I *could* move.. but then again I would like to see a 80 gb there.. it might, or might not, happen.. If I decide to buy one it'll probably be a Seagate Barracuda IV or V.
This computer will then be used as a HTPC (playing music, movies etc.) and a server. I will probably install Apache and run it as a webserver/gateway.. as I also need a computer to share the internet connection here at home.. Also, since it does have a gf4 mx integrated.. I might play some games on it..
Now.. I only need to find a nice 1700+.. because if that o/c good I'll put that in my main rig and then my Tbred A 1800+ will go in the server..
Anyways.. what do you think.. would you make any changes to it?
Antec Fusion MediaCenter (PianoBlack)
Specs here: http://www.antec-inc.com/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=08739#
The case takes full ATX motherboards, and a 380W Antec TruePower is included.. sweet..
This meant that the choices of motherboards were not really limited..
However, I narrowed it down to, MSI K7N2G-L. A nForce2 board with onboard sound, graphics, tv-out and lan.
I decided that I'll pair this with a Tbred B 1700+ (thought about duron but then again it's only 15-20$ difference) and 256 mb PC2700 memory (the memory sitting in my current rig, will purchase some 3200 Twinmos for that one).
Since it'll be a HTPC I need a DVD player. Decided on LG GDR-8161B, mostly because you can buy black front panels for them. I also have a DVD decoder card already, Realmagic Hollywood+ which will go in there.
Thought that I'd throw in a SLK-900u there, and a 92x92 fan (from Zalman.. 20 dB at low-rpm).
Also, some wireless stuff.. a keytronic cordless keyboard+mouse..
Now, what is left to choose is should I get a floppy and whether I should shell out for a hd also.. I have a 15gb sitting in my current puter that I *could* move.. but then again I would like to see a 80 gb there.. it might, or might not, happen.. If I decide to buy one it'll probably be a Seagate Barracuda IV or V.
This computer will then be used as a HTPC (playing music, movies etc.) and a server. I will probably install Apache and run it as a webserver/gateway.. as I also need a computer to share the internet connection here at home.. Also, since it does have a gf4 mx integrated.. I might play some games on it..
Now.. I only need to find a nice 1700+.. because if that o/c good I'll put that in my main rig and then my Tbred A 1800+ will go in the server..
Anyways.. what do you think.. would you make any changes to it?