2011-01-29, 21:19
Hello XBMCers,
Would like your advice.
I was considering an ASROCK ION3D then the VISION 3D until I decided to try and configure one of my own!
I came up with this below which I believe is better than the VISION 3D with bluray at £670 in UK. Mine is £521 :-)
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i3-550 Dual Core (3.20GHz, 4MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard INTEL® DH57JG: H57 Express Chipset, 10-Channel HD Audio, 2x DDR3
Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB)
Graphics Card 1GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT430 - DVI,HDMI,VGA - DirectX® 11
Memory - Hard Disk 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive SONY BD-5730S 6x BLURAY WRITER
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Sound Card ONBOARD 10 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities WIRELESS-N (150Mbps) 3dBi HIGH GAIN USB ADAPTER
USB Options 8 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
case supplied.
I cannot build myself so I configured it @ pcspecialist.co.uk
I was really happy with it but was wondering if its over kill for my needs and what would you be better to recommend me?
Also if you think i'm getting a fair deal here and if its future proof for now?
Needs:
1080P smooth playback (optional 3D playback but dont care)
Bluray
XBMC working with Aeon MQ2 skin and under Windows 7
5.1 DTS capable sound min or HD Audio supported as optional.
1 x SPDIF to my Surround
1 x hdmi
at least 3 usb 2.0
1920x1080 resolution
cheaper than £521 !
If i bought the revo r3700 at £230 would it cover my needs? (v specifically running 1080p and bluray and xbmc with heavy duty skin AEON MQ2?) If it would then I would buy an external blu for £130 making price = £360.
Any advice or help you could give me would be great! I live in UK so UK websites links would be great if possible.
Would like your advice.
I was considering an ASROCK ION3D then the VISION 3D until I decided to try and configure one of my own!
I came up with this below which I believe is better than the VISION 3D with bluray at £670 in UK. Mine is £521 :-)
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i3-550 Dual Core (3.20GHz, 4MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard INTEL® DH57JG: H57 Express Chipset, 10-Channel HD Audio, 2x DDR3
Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB)
Graphics Card 1GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT430 - DVI,HDMI,VGA - DirectX® 11
Memory - Hard Disk 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive SONY BD-5730S 6x BLURAY WRITER
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Sound Card ONBOARD 10 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities WIRELESS-N (150Mbps) 3dBi HIGH GAIN USB ADAPTER
USB Options 8 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
case supplied.
I cannot build myself so I configured it @ pcspecialist.co.uk
I was really happy with it but was wondering if its over kill for my needs and what would you be better to recommend me?
Also if you think i'm getting a fair deal here and if its future proof for now?
Needs:
1080P smooth playback (optional 3D playback but dont care)
Bluray
XBMC working with Aeon MQ2 skin and under Windows 7
5.1 DTS capable sound min or HD Audio supported as optional.
1 x SPDIF to my Surround
1 x hdmi
at least 3 usb 2.0
1920x1080 resolution
cheaper than £521 !
If i bought the revo r3700 at £230 would it cover my needs? (v specifically running 1080p and bluray and xbmc with heavy duty skin AEON MQ2?) If it would then I would buy an external blu for £130 making price = £360.
Any advice or help you could give me would be great! I live in UK so UK websites links would be great if possible.
