Powerfull HTPC

ssmacc · 31 Mar 2009 at 18:56

How does the below look for a high powered HTPC?

What is the stock cooler on the Tri Core 720? Should I get a aftermarket Cooler, if yes which is quite and would fit the Antec case?

Is the Moatherboard / RAM OK? It will be used on a HDTV 1080p HDMI output.

Thanks!

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KingZeddy · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:47

what graphics are you going to use?

ssmacc · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:52

Starting off with the on-board, although i have a 4780 1GB in my other machine so might pop that in at a later date. (when i update my main gaming PC) I know the processor is overkill for a pure HTPC but I like the future proof side of it and have read good things about the Tri Core...

Cheers

KingZeddy · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:57

will it take a full height card?

pcAnywhere · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:58

You might want to consider throwing in a very cheap GPU to aid with the HD processing - something like
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4550 "Low Profile" 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

No-use for gaming but useful in a HTPC

ssmacc · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:07

My Dads got a 780g Mboard and it does 1080p BluRay no problem.

Anyone know a good cooler (small) or can anyone comment on the stock cooler, HTPC would like it to be quite.

I look into the size of the case (good point thanks) regarding Graphics Cards

Thanks

KingZeddy · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:16

Also check the height for a CPU cooler I have a thermaltake bach and you havent got a huge amount of headroom.

ssmacc · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:20

KingZeddy said:
Also check the height for a CPU cooler I have a thermaltake bach and you havent got a huge amount of headroom.

Was thinking of the Scythe Mini Ninja CPU Cooler (Socket 478/754/939/940/AM2/LGA775) I assume AM2 coolers fit AM2+ Boards? Is this a good quite cooler, or is the stock one OK?

Cheers