[User 77203]

Just picked up a bargin. a mini pc with the above MB installed, cased, 4GB Ram, 1TB HD & DVD RW Drive. (£110 new )

Swapping out my MATX HTPC for something smaller and less powerful as i only use XBMC to watch mostly watch movies, TV shows and listen to music (inc Internet Radio) which is all stored on my NAS (4TB). I dont use plugins and use the default skin.

Looking for advice the best way to set it up. i.e. put in a nvidia card (210GT which i have spare) in for XBMC live or openelec, usual win7 with xbmc on top., etc etc etc.

Not bothered about boot times as my NAS (synology) takes ages anyway!

[User 77203]

opps forgot to mention, most of my top vids are 720p AC3

[Kirky99]

OpenELEC once the 350 support comes along. I really like the way OpenELEC great speed, and the setup is almost as easy as Windows. I usually dread the Linux tweaks, but they have it pretty solid on the distribution.

If you're going with the GT210, you might be able to play with it right now. I think the support on the APU is what's taking a while.

[Malosar]

The zacate plays everything I throw at it without problems. I believe you'd be restricted to windows only though at this stage, as mentioned.

[bluray]

if you're planning to bitstream hd audio once in a while, i'm recommending this $42 card- GeForce GT 430.