[hmw_82]

So im helping a friend set up his own xbmc htpc. he has an old HP Pavilion s7220n Slimline PC, which first came on the market around 2005 I believe. Here are the specs per the website, and im basically wondering if its powerful enough to run 1080p video and 3d.
Hardware


Base processor
Celeron M 370 (P) 1.5 GHz:
400 MHz front side bus
Socket 479M

Chipset
Intel 915GV

Motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: PTGV-LM
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Onyx-GL8E

Memory
Memory Installed 512 MB (1 x 512)
Maximum allowed 1 GB (1 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMM
Speed supported PC2-3200 MB/sec
Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
DIMM slots One
Open DIMM slots None

[Ned Scott]

CPU wise, no. Maybe with a PCI GPU (seems to have one slot) like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814187206

[hmw_82]

ok, so would you recommend that I just have him buy/build something new or order this part and swap it in?

[jhhoffma]

Just go with a newer build. You can buy a new desktop pc for around $300, but can build your own for around the same with better specs, by starting with a barebones kit from someplace like Newegg.

Personally, I'd piece together a system from scratch for better value...A75/Trinity would be a good start.