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- Jul 29, 2004
So for christmas I'm looking on asking for some stuff to build a HTPC, and just have fun with it. Currently I only have a laptop so I miss a desktop .
I'm looking a shuttle barebones kit, or something cute and small to keep in my living room with my tv as it's only monitor.
shuttle KPC K45 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856101064
E5200 2.5ghz 2mb (this is what I need help on!) $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072
I'm basically looking for a processor that will do everything I need from it quickly and keep everything smooth. I won't be playing intense games on this computer at all.
2 gigs of 667 ram $30
500 gig sata HDD $55
tv tuner card $20
I have a cd/dvd drive already..
This gives me a very cheap, but non upgradeable system, that comes in under 300 total (which I could do for christmas)
If I could get a case with DVI, HDMI, or a pci-e16 slot for upgrading that would be better...
also what are some things you can do with HTPCs? I just got the itch to tinker with something and this seems like a good idea to learn about stuff. I also want to be able to set up a network where I can watch videos/tv stored on the HTPC on my laptop via wireless or something cool
I'm looking a shuttle barebones kit, or something cute and small to keep in my living room with my tv as it's only monitor.
shuttle KPC K45 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856101064
E5200 2.5ghz 2mb (this is what I need help on!) $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072
I'm basically looking for a processor that will do everything I need from it quickly and keep everything smooth. I won't be playing intense games on this computer at all.
2 gigs of 667 ram $30
500 gig sata HDD $55
tv tuner card $20
I have a cd/dvd drive already..
This gives me a very cheap, but non upgradeable system, that comes in under 300 total (which I could do for christmas)
If I could get a case with DVI, HDMI, or a pci-e16 slot for upgrading that would be better...
also what are some things you can do with HTPCs? I just got the itch to tinker with something and this seems like a good idea to learn about stuff. I also want to be able to set up a network where I can watch videos/tv stored on the HTPC on my laptop via wireless or something cool