So,
Im looking to build a SFF probably around an SG01/NT06 lite combo, iv been doing a bit of research and like the look of the Asus M2A-VM HDMI paired with the new BE-2300 CPUs.
Im just a touch worried it wont be too future proof, id like to keep it well past the point HD/BR drives become affordable and link it to a 42" LCD. Iv seen a review showing the 690G chip (which the asus has) running at 60% cpu usage with a AM2 5200+ decoding a 1080p x.264 video which makes me think it will really struggle with this CPU.
Of course this setup is dirt cheap with the mobo and cpu coming in at around £90-£100. Whats my best bet from the intel camp? Im guessing the Abit F-I90HD is a strong front runner but iv not had chance to look how this handles HD video.
Any recommendations for some HDCP compliant kit that runs cool and cheap?
Im looking to build a SFF probably around an SG01/NT06 lite combo, iv been doing a bit of research and like the look of the Asus M2A-VM HDMI paired with the new BE-2300 CPUs.
Im just a touch worried it wont be too future proof, id like to keep it well past the point HD/BR drives become affordable and link it to a 42" LCD. Iv seen a review showing the 690G chip (which the asus has) running at 60% cpu usage with a AM2 5200+ decoding a 1080p x.264 video which makes me think it will really struggle with this CPU.
Of course this setup is dirt cheap with the mobo and cpu coming in at around £90-£100. Whats my best bet from the intel camp? Im guessing the Abit F-I90HD is a strong front runner but iv not had chance to look how this handles HD video.
Any recommendations for some HDCP compliant kit that runs cool and cheap?