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Hi, I'm not looking to build a HTPC, but just looking at using an old computer. How will a Pentium D with the onboard GMA945 fare?
If it has a PCI-e x16 slot, you can get a GPU card for it that'll do 1080p + HD audio bitstreaming for under $20, like the HD5450 or HD6450 or for Linux, Nvidia GT520/GT610.
How do you install windows on these setups without a CD drive?

Thanks
(2013-06-09, 06:39)noveltyitem Wrote: [ -> ]How do you install windows on these setups without a CD drive?

Thanks

Using a USB drive. I haven't used a CD drive in so long it's not worth it.
Thanks for updating and all your hard work on this Eskro
no problem solidsatras!!
Hi Eskro

Thankyou for the build details.

I'm not sure if the information is available, but it would be great to see data such as:
estimated power consumption (watts) of each system in idle mode vs playing media
whether the system is capable of sleeping / hibernating (S3 modes etc)

It looks like the zotac id83 potentially offers the best bang for the buck whilst being somewhat future proof.
(2011-02-14, 16:58)eskro Wrote: [ -> ]OpenELEC (USA Pricing)
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☆ Build #1. Intel Celeron 887 (2x1.5Ghz) / Intel HD Graphics ($238) --> Average CPU Mark: 1475
☆ Build #2. AMD Fusion E-350 (2x1.6Ghz) / AMD Radeon HD 6310 ($243) --> Average CPU Mark: 769
☆ Build #3. Intel Celeron 1007U (2x1.5Ghz) / Intel HD Graphics ($248) --> Average CPU Mark: 1561
☆ Build #4. Intel Atom D2700 (2x2.13Ghz) / Nvidia GT 520M ($286) --> Average CPU Mark: 838
☆ Build #5. Intel Atom D2700 (2x2.13Ghz) / Nvidia GT 520M ($308) --> Average CPU Mark: 838

Windows (USA Pricing)
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☆ Build #1. Intel Celeron G1610 (2x2.60Ghz) / Intel HD Graphics ($313) --> Average CPU Mark: 2609
☆ Build #2. AMD Liano A6-3500 (3x2.1Ghz) / AMD Radeon HD 6530D ($330) --> Average CPU Mark: 2068
☆ Build #3. AMD Richland A6-6400K (2x3.9Ghz) / AMD Radeon HD 8470D ($342) --> Average CPU Mark: N/A
☆ Build #4. Intel Core i3-3120M (2x2.50Ghz) / Intel HD 4000 ($388) --> Average CPU Mark: 3345
☆ Build #5. Intel Core i3-3225 (2x3.30Ghz) / Intel HD 4000 ($406) --> Average CPU Mark: 4375

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your links for atleast the windows builds are mixed around #5 brings you to the #4 build #3 brings you to #5 and so on.
yeah well, the build numbers from my HTPC guide are the good ones Tongue
they'r just ordered by $$
Smile
@eskro any ideas for a build with celeron 847 and nvidia GT?
@eskro ...
How important is the CPU Mark in the builds?
Hello. I'm looking to buy a minipc for my bedroom to watch online streams and smb. I am between 2 giada minipc. The 1st one is the i53 with an i3 and intel hd 4000 and 4gb ram and the 2nd (much cheaper) a giada i30 with an Atom D525 and an nVIDIA ION GT218. Also some other devices I can find localy about the same price as the i30 are an Intel Celeron 877+intel hd (my guess and from a bit of googling it's a HD 2000) and an intel Atom D510+intel hd 3150. Besides the i3 minipc the other 3 are alot cheaper. As I said I want to use xbmc for internet stream (no netflix) from 1channel icefilms etc and some smb streams divx ,h264 , mkvs (some with 20000 bit rate). I want a minipc that can handle everything I throw in it. If I can achieve that with the low priced ones I will be happy. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
links fixed Smile
Hey guys,

I've been looking around trying to find something I can hook up to my TV that will play 1080p 2D MKV's, and stream HD Netflix/YouTube etc. Is this something I can manage for around £200? Closest I've found so far is the Celeron Lenovo Q190, but anyone have any builds around that price in the UK?
Hi eskro,

Would you please take a look at the specification I've worked up in my threat, from reading your guides it may be overkill !

I've listed what I've found and am thinking, would very much welcome your thoughts!

Regards
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