Tek-Sum

[peith]

So I'm building a MediaTek to play HD content as well as MP3's, YouTube videos, and maybe the occasional video game.

I've ended up with this configuration:

Athlon 64 X2 BE 2400 <> Low power usage (hence low operating temp), decent processing power, and allows me to run an AM2 chip motherboard....

780G MicroATX Motherboard <> Again, low power

Comments

[crash6767]

i saw that ATI 4550 card review recently, it's completely passive cooled, two HDMI outs, and one DVI out, perfect for HTPC. i think that's what it's specifically designed for.

i strongly recommend going for a 750gb+ drive. they're a great deal right now, and they'll last a lot longer (imagine having an 80gb and a 160gb drive laying around, the 160gb is a lot more useful. the same will be true with 500gb vs 1tb in a few years).