Q. I'm looking for something that is in the 500 range. I don't want to go over 600. I have been looking a lot online, but wanted to see if someone has a good recommendation. Were going to be using it for DVDs, Video Games, and maybe hooking up my laptop.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
A. I would suggest Samsung LN32B460 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.Great picture.3 HDMI, 2 Components & PC input
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3Y8MW?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8MW
or for under $500 Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV is a good choice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dlcd%2520tv%252032%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3Y8MW?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8MW
or for under $500 Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV is a good choice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dlcd%2520tv%252032%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
How to build a cheap low powered HTPC?
Q. I am looking at building a low powered + low budget HTPC which can play all media under the sun (if possible).... Excluding monitor/LCD and HDD, I am looking at under USD300.
I need recommendation on the software and hardware ... thanks.
I need recommendation on the software and hardware ... thanks.
A. If by "all media under the sun" you also include Blu-Ray discs, then it's going to cost you more than $300 because a Blu-Ray drive alone is going to cost almost $100.
Also, HTPCs usually need to be very quiet-- It wouldn't do to have a computer with loud fans moaning like Frankenstein in your livingroom while you are trying to watch your movies. You'd have to spend the money for things like a quiet Seasonic PSU and a low-noise Zalman CPU heatsink.
I'd budget at least $600 for a decent HTPC.
My HTPC:
- Silverstone GD01S HTPC case. Looks good on a component rack next to my receiver and amp.
- Seasonic S12-380 quiet power supply.
- Intel DP35DPM motherboard.
- Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8400 -- Generates very little heat, easy to cool quietly.
- Zalman CNPS7000 CPU heatsink, with separately purchased LGA775 mounting bracket. Fan spins at just 1400 RPM, quiet.
- ATI Radeon HD4670 graphics card from HIS with a ducted cooler. Draws under 75W power (has no 6-pin PCIe power connector), generates very little heat, very quiet.
- Samsung Spinpoint 300GB HDD. Quietest HDD available.
- LG SATA Blu-Ray drive.
It's connected to my big-screen LCD HDTV using a DVI-to-HDMI cable and it plays back Blu-Ray discs beautifully at 1080p (Dark Knight looked awesome on it), though in retrospect I should have bought a video card with HDMI on-board instead.
Cost of entire setup, $800.
Also, HTPCs usually need to be very quiet-- It wouldn't do to have a computer with loud fans moaning like Frankenstein in your livingroom while you are trying to watch your movies. You'd have to spend the money for things like a quiet Seasonic PSU and a low-noise Zalman CPU heatsink.
I'd budget at least $600 for a decent HTPC.
My HTPC:
- Silverstone GD01S HTPC case. Looks good on a component rack next to my receiver and amp.
- Seasonic S12-380 quiet power supply.
- Intel DP35DPM motherboard.
- Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8400 -- Generates very little heat, easy to cool quietly.
- Zalman CNPS7000 CPU heatsink, with separately purchased LGA775 mounting bracket. Fan spins at just 1400 RPM, quiet.
- ATI Radeon HD4670 graphics card from HIS with a ducted cooler. Draws under 75W power (has no 6-pin PCIe power connector), generates very little heat, very quiet.
- Samsung Spinpoint 300GB HDD. Quietest HDD available.
- LG SATA Blu-Ray drive.
It's connected to my big-screen LCD HDTV using a DVI-to-HDMI cable and it plays back Blu-Ray discs beautifully at 1080p (Dark Knight looked awesome on it), though in retrospect I should have bought a video card with HDMI on-board instead.
Cost of entire setup, $800.
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