C2D for HTPC

[Nymins]

Ok so I have a barebones HP DC7700 SFF lying around and I want to turn it into a HTPC for my new TV.

Since its a "business" PC, there is obviously no options or overclocking and what not, so I just want to know will a CPU like the C2D E4300 or E6300 be enough for 720p and 1080p movies?

I'm also planning on getting either the Radeon 4350 or 5450 (both basically the same, the 5450 just supports DX11) as I need HDMI out.

Will that setup be enough for 1080p movies and Blu-ray's if I decide to add a drive? I assume the GPU will help a lot what with hardware acceleration, but just want to confirm that a E4300/E6300 will be sufficient?

Cheers!

 

[jamesfreddie]

Yes it should be ok at 1080p

 

[coughs]

I'd also like to know this as well, how well will it do light browsing and play 1080p from xbmc

 

[RJC]

I run my HTPC with a E2220 Intel cpu with 4gb RAM and ATI 5460 GPU - Can't fully remember.

This would play Blu-rays ect fine at 1080p.

 

[pingu666]

should be fine

 

[Nymins]

Excellent. Thanks guys!

 

[siclilmonkey]

Im currently running an E2140 @ 2ghz with 2gb ram and ATI 3650 and it runs my 1080p content