[japius]

ok so I have this hardware currently "laying around"

I want a htpc, usenet download machine, lounge room web browser etc. I already have a case and 7 x 3tb drives and one 40gb ssd for the OS

Will this CPU/motherboard combo handle constant 24/7 usenet downloading and be able to play 1080p/i content without issues?


G Skill 4G(2x2G) DDR3 1600Mhz PC12800
AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9Ghz AM3 95W
Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3 AMD890GX

[outatouch0]

ok so I have this hardware currently "laying around"

I want a htpc, usenet download machine, lounge room web browser etc. I already have a case and 7 x 3tb drives and one 40gb ssd for the OS

Will this CPU/motherboard combo handle constant 24/7 usenet downloading and be able to play 1080p/i content without issues?


G Skill 4G(2x2G) DDR3 1600Mhz PC12800
AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9Ghz AM3 95W
Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3 AMD890GX

Should be (more than) plenty, what is your video? AMD890GX? Planning on using Windows OS?

[japius]

Should be (more than) plenty, what is your video? AMD890GX? Planning on using Windows OS?

Yeh I have a spare windows 7 ultimate for the OS.

The motherboards onboard video (already has HDMI out) was the plan I it's an ati 4290 from memory. Wanted to avoid adding a separate video card if I can, but of on boards no good then I'll have too I guess.

Have also ordered the motorola nyxboard XBMC remote (if it ever actually gets shipped)

[wsume99]

Yeh I have a spare windows 7 ultimate for the OS.

The motherboards onboard video (already has HDMI out) was the plan I it's an ati 4290 from memory. Wanted to avoid adding a separate video card if I can, but of on boards no good then I'll have too I guess.

I once tried the 4250 onboard gfx in my HTPC and it played 1080p mkv's without a hitch using win 7 and xbmc. I don't see any reason why the 4290 would not be able to do the same.