Any current hardware recommendations for buildin an HTPC?
I want to use this as a digital cable box, DVR, and to stream music. Budget is flexible, but I was hoping around $700 not including software.
I'll be running Win7 on this.
A few questions:
- 2x core or 4x core? I was thinking the 4x core.
- Any reason I want virtualization capabilities in the CPU?
- Can anyone recommend a good video card?
- Can anyone recommend a good TV Tuner card?
- What is the recommended power supply to power all this?
- What is the best way to convert digital sound signal to analog to run through my speakers? Should I get a stand-alone digital receiver, or are PC cards sufficient?
- Anything else I need to know?
Thanks a lot for your help.
I want to use this as a digital cable box, DVR, and to stream music. Budget is flexible, but I was hoping around $700 not including software.
I'll be running Win7 on this.
A few questions:
- 2x core or 4x core? I was thinking the 4x core.
- Any reason I want virtualization capabilities in the CPU?
- Can anyone recommend a good video card?
- Can anyone recommend a good TV Tuner card?
- What is the recommended power supply to power all this?
- What is the best way to convert digital sound signal to analog to run through my speakers? Should I get a stand-alone digital receiver, or are PC cards sufficient?
- Anything else I need to know?
Thanks a lot for your help.