HTPC build, the usual questions.

[oxygene]

Ok so I am trying to keep a HTPC build to under £100.
Components I'm recycling:
AMD x2 6000
2gb ddr2
160gb 2.5" HD
Blu-Ray Rom
pc remote control


I was thinking about getting this cheap mobo, and this cheap case lol.

Now the hd is mainly just for the OS, as all storage will be elsewhere. I know the network, cpu and ram can all handle the playing of 1080p streamed over a network, but what about graphics. Will the onboard graphics be able to handle that or should I go on the advice of other threads and buy this?

 

[iamtheoneneo]

you want a proper gpu that supports hdcp so yes you need that card or similar.

 

[The Deuce]

look for a motherboard with 9300/9400 chipset on, that will sort your hdcp playback

 

[Makhaira]

Another thing I'd add - x2 6000 is massively overkill for just playing back media, even full HD. Consider underclocking it to let your system run cooler, quieter, and cheaper!

 

[oxygene]

Ooops sorry, the X2 6000 is whats in my 2nd pc now. The spare cpu I'll be using is an x2 4200 I think.

 

[Makhaira]

Even so, plenty of horsepower there . My little ITX D510 will play HD!