[polkaroo]

Hi,

I've been searching all over the forums and I haven't seen a definite answer for this. I am looking to build an mini-ITX machine to replace the XBMC machine that I trashed by accident today. I am looking for something that is very small, but with 12.0 in RC2, I would like to take advantages of all the latest and greatest features.

I've always been a Linux user and would like to continue using XMBC for linux, but also create a machine that can support passthrough TrueHD and DTS-HD without using a discrete GPU card. Is this possible? Is this possible for AMD chips on Linux (I've been primarily using AMD for past builds).

Thanks in advance.

BTW - I found this in the forums: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=83840. Is this still possible?

[lem000]

On Linux you need an nvidia board for reliable HD bitstreaming right now. Intel is a work in progress. AMD drivers currently don't offer this at all.

For mini-itx, get an ION2 board (not an ION1!) or one of Zotac's new D2550/D2770 geforce combo boards.

[polkaroo]

Hmmmm. A little disapointed. I guess I could have added a new card to my old machine before I completely runied it

Here is my new build:

Pentium G645: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116778
Asus P8H61-I: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813131878
G. Skill Ripjaws X Series - 2x2GB
Apex MI-008: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811154091

I plan on running OS via USB, thus no HDD is needed. Any recommendations for a discrete fanless Nvidia graphics card or is it worth waiting for the Intel graphics support to get figured out on Linux?

[RaggSokk3n]

gt610 runs fine and is available for around 25$ in my country...
(does all formats both audio and video including the evil 1080i)

[tack]

gt610 runs fine and is available for around 25$ in my country...

I can confirm this too. Had an onboard 9400M but wanted to do HD audio bitstreaming. Popped in a discrete fanless GT 610 and it Just Worked, including TrueHD and DTS-HD MA bitstreaming. (There are some dropouts occasionally, but I strongly suspect that is an XBMC bug. Also happens on ION2.)

[polkaroo]

Cool. Purchased a discrete fanless GT 610 too. Looking to try with my old rig (can't believe I was able to find a replacement Sempron!). Will see how things go before looking to invest in a new machine.