2011-02-27, 22:21
I know I could build it a little cheaper, but seems like a nice deal for pre built. only needing a hard drive.. any opinions? http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Fusion-E-350-Min...5d2da2c647
2011-02-27, 22:56
ya ive seen your sig, I know you like to build your own, but some folks dont have time or know how.. just wanted an opinion..
also thinking about the antec case u recomend, with the semperton cpu, hopeing for a core that will unlock, asus motherboard with unlocker, asrock board is OOS. would a semperton single core be faster than a e350 dual core, or atom dual core.?
also thinking about the antec case u recomend, with the semperton cpu, hopeing for a core that will unlock, asus motherboard with unlocker, asrock board is OOS. would a semperton single core be faster than a e350 dual core, or atom dual core.?
2011-02-27, 23:09
not if it doesnt unlock 
if you plan on using windows, go with the ZACATE mini-ITX build
only thing left to add is an HDD + RAM ...
most of the job is done for you
if you plan on using windows, go with the ZACATE mini-ITX build
only thing left to add is an HDD + RAM ...
most of the job is done for you
2011-02-28, 09:53
according to: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/midlow_range_cpus.html
sempron should be faster than any atom / zacate
btw u can go with asrock e350 and built by your own - it should be a lot cheaper.
sempron should be faster than any atom / zacate
btw u can go with asrock e350 and built by your own - it should be a lot cheaper.
2011-02-28, 22:14
nemek Wrote:btw u can go with asrock e350 and built by your own - it should be a lot cheaper.
thats exactly what i suggested here...
if you plan on using windows, go with the ZACATE mini-ITX build!!
2011-02-28, 22:27
eskro Wrote:thats exactly what i suggested here...
if you plan on using windows, go with the ZACATE mini-ITX build!!
Add a SSD for a hard drive and that baby screams.
I really like that board, never seen XBMC run so well.
I'm testing in my NAS right now.
I would like to build a HTPC with this board. Any case suggestions?
2011-03-01, 01:33
I am confused 
you state you do not wish to tinker with a custom build but you are concerned with purchasing a single-core CPU and attempting to unlock a second core. If anything, this would be way out of your league if you do not want to "hassle" with a custom build.
I do agree though. Some people prefer pre-built solutions and need less control over their build because an ION nettop may fit their needs. For my next XBMC HTPC I plan to purchase a nettop and run OpenELEC on it in my bedroom.
you state you do not wish to tinker with a custom build but you are concerned with purchasing a single-core CPU and attempting to unlock a second core. If anything, this would be way out of your league if you do not want to "hassle" with a custom build. I do agree though. Some people prefer pre-built solutions and need less control over their build because an ION nettop may fit their needs. For my next XBMC HTPC I plan to purchase a nettop and run OpenELEC on it in my bedroom.
OpenELEC: AMD Athlon X4 | NVidia GT430 | 2x2Gb RAM | Gigabyte MoBo | Antec Case & PSU
FreeNAS: 4x1TB RAIDZ (additional 4x2TB soon)
Supporting Services: SABnzbd+, Couch Potato, Sick Beard on FreeNAS
Home Theater: Panasonic VT25 | Yamaha RX667 | Panasonic 3D BluRay | Harmon Kardon 5.1 | Harmony One (my config guide)
FreeNAS: 4x1TB RAIDZ (additional 4x2TB soon)
Supporting Services: SABnzbd+, Couch Potato, Sick Beard on FreeNAS
Home Theater: Panasonic VT25 | Yamaha RX667 | Panasonic 3D BluRay | Harmon Kardon 5.1 | Harmony One (my config guide)
