I have my dad's old machine that has a busted PSU that, at the time, I just decided to replace the whole machine instead of fixing an old machine. However, this might serve as a very entry-level HTPC. $30 or so would get me a new PSU and that might be a cheap way to test the waters.
The question now is, are these parts too old to give me a decent idea of whether I would like an HTPC?
Processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Mobo - Foxconn A7GM-S (ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 graphics engine, HDMI out, 7.1 audio, Blu-ray support, Micro ATX)
RAM - 4 GB DDR2 ??? (800 maybe?)
For now, I'd just get a new PSU and leave everything else the same. If I like what I am seeing I can always upgrade the case or other parts as I want.
I figure I could install OpenELEC/XBMC and give it a go and see what happens? Unless you guys can tell right now that it won't be worth my time? At the very least it should get me ESPN, right?
The question now is, are these parts too old to give me a decent idea of whether I would like an HTPC?
Processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Mobo - Foxconn A7GM-S (ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 graphics engine, HDMI out, 7.1 audio, Blu-ray support, Micro ATX)
RAM - 4 GB DDR2 ??? (800 maybe?)
For now, I'd just get a new PSU and leave everything else the same. If I like what I am seeing I can always upgrade the case or other parts as I want.
I figure I could install OpenELEC/XBMC and give it a go and see what happens? Unless you guys can tell right now that it won't be worth my time? At the very least it should get me ESPN, right?
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