HTPC Question

[easyrider]

First HTPC build coming

8600 the card to get?

Or can I get away with a 8400 GS?

It will not be playing games.

Just DVD's and running power cinema...

 

[easyrider]

E2140
1GIG of DDR2
Abit SG95 Matx mobo.
Antec fusion


Asus ATI Radeon EAH2400 Pro HTP Silent 256MB DDR2 HDTV/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail?

For GFX then as it decodes HD in Hardware?

 

[easyrider]

Custom PC D) think the 2400 Pro is the way to go, let us know how you get on easy

Yes, it decodes h.264, wmv, vc-1 and mpeg2 on the card.

cpu only, blu ray playback 40-47% cpu
2400, blu ray playback 18-36% cpu

some nice info there thanks

 

[easyrider]

Whats the 2600 got over the 2400 thats relevant to my HTPC needs?

Anything?

Or is it just speed?

 

[easyrider]

Think the 2400 has exactly the same features in terms of UDV/decoding etc. so just go for that.

Cool

All I need to do now is decide on the case!

Anyone got anything against the Antec Fusion?

 

[easyrider]

Looks good, in silver or black?

Not sure.

I Like both

 

[easyrider]

Think I'm going to go for the 2400.

Seems it has everything I need and is cheap as chips.