Umm.. this should probably be in the hardware discussion forum..
As for what you have there... It seems mixed up a bit. You have an amd processor listed but a motherboard that takes intel cpus. Also, your motherboard has onboard video, so I'm not sure why you would need the extra ati video card.
So ditch the extra video card and either switch to an intel cpu, or an amd compatible mobo.
I think perhaps you're looking at a very expensive option there. you're currently on £379, where some of that gear isn't compatible as a previous commenter has stated.
why not go for something like this?
Acer-Aspire-Revo-Intel-Atom-Desktop-PC
it's £260, will easily manage everything you wanted it to do and is roughly the same size if not smaller.
so the only thing you're missing out on is Hard drive space. with the spare money, why not try and get a shared network drive?
1TB LAN External Hard Drive £98
£260 + £98 = £357.
I'm all for building my own computers, but only when it's cheaper
ShadeBlack Wrote:I think perhaps you're looking at a very expensive option there. you're currently on £379, where some of that gear isn't compatible as a previous commenter has stated.
why not go for something like this?
Acer-Aspire-Revo-Intel-Atom-Desktop-PC
it's £260, will easily manage everything you wanted it to do and is roughly the same size if not smaller.
so the only thing you're missing out on is Hard drive space. with the spare money, why not try and get a shared network drive?
1TB LAN External Hard Drive £98
£260 + £98 = £357.
I'm all for building my own computers, but only when it's cheaper
I was hoping someone like you would come along
I've never built a PC before infact I'm a mac user (12 years+) so I was trying to gather enough info to build one.
So what you've posted will play 1080p blueray rips (at 5000+ bit rate, that seems to be the sticking point with some media playing pc's) if that's the case then you saved me potentially electrocuting my self lol give yourself a pat on the back.
that setup is not going to play bluray rips, i would help you with the pc building but don't know of any UK sites to look for parts
jefffisher Wrote:that setup is not going to play bluray rips, i would help you with the pc building but don't know of any UK sites to look for parts
Thanks man, are you talking about the set up I've listed or the Acer-Aspire when you say it won't play blue-ray rips?
your setup isn't going to work at all due to the non compatibilityness, the aspire i'm not quite sure about that video card might actually handle it i found a uk site i'm seeing if i can put you something together reasonably right now though i can't find any decent motherboards that small
Thanks J - Appreciate your time man. To be honest though looking on here and a couple other sites it looks as if this Aspire may do the the trick and at £150! (+ 1TB HD & an extra 1GB stick of ram)
JUICESIX90 Wrote:Thanks J - Appreciate your time man. To be honest though looking on here and a couple other sites it looks as if this Aspire may do the the trick and at £150! (+ 1TB HD & an extra 1GB stick of ram)
The aspire should work well under linux using vdpau(as long as you have atleast 2gb of ram). Windows on the other hand is a no go.
cheers
harryzimm Wrote:The aspire should work well under linux using vdpau(as long as you have atleast 2gb of ram). Windows on the other hand is a no go.
cheers
Thanks man.
Linux it is then (he says as if he knows what he's talking about
) I'm sure I'll be able to gather enough info from here to get XBMC installed though.
Out of interest do you have any idea what ram is compatible with the acer?
Have a look at
this thread, if you haven't already, its long but should provide some decent info.
cheers
harryzimm Wrote:Have a look at this thread, if you haven't already, its long but should provide some decent info.
cheers
That's the exact thread that's got me so worked up on getting one of these
didn't see anything about the ram but I'm sure I'll find out without much of a problem, just thought you may have one your self hence me asking.
Thanks anyway mate
Blimey you certainly know what your doing! thanks J
I feel I've wasted your time though because I'm going to go with the Aspire, it seems perfect for what I need (play 1080p content via XBMC) I'm sure what you put together will walk all over it but I'm guessing it may be a little overkill for my requirements.
Cheers anyway though mate.