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New HTPC build based on Zotac - will this work? - mdt73 - 2010-10-28
Hi Guys,
I'm going to build my own HTPC using the bare bones Zotac HD ION based system. I'm a complete novice. Is the kit below a good set up and have I missed anything, connecting cables etc?
I will probably go for xbmc Live or openelec.tv and dharma 3.
Zotac HD
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/227260
Hard Drive SSD
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160730
RAM
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/119195
Have I missed anything and will the components work with each other. I.E is it the correct type of RAM?
Thanks,
M
- fattyl - 2010-10-28
The RAM looks fine but that box isn't ION based so I'm not sure if it supports hardware acceleration in Live/Linux or in Windows. I could be wrong though.
- mdt73 - 2010-10-28
Oh. The description says "nVidia 'Next Gen' ION Based Motherboard"
Should I be looking at something else?
- Eelco - 2010-10-28
fattyl is right, for XBMC to support HW accelleration, pick the ID11. Can't find it on ebuyer, but here's the Zotac site link.
- mdt73 - 2010-10-28
OK. I've found it here: http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=46384&tid=gsearch
And they build it for you. They use a diffrent SSD:
30GB Kingston SSDNow V-Series SATA 2.5" - Upgrade Kit
SATA II / Read: up to 180 MB/sec / Write: up to 50 MB/sec / with Bundled Desktop Upgrade Kit
And I read that it wasn't very good. What do you guys think?
- prae5 - 2010-10-28
mdt73 Wrote:Oh. The description says "nVidia 'Next Gen' ION Based Motherboard"
Should I be looking at something else?
Thats not the ion version
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/227258
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/227257
- mdt73 - 2010-10-28
Thanks Guys.
I still haven't sorted the indexing issue Prae5. But I'm using Ember Media Manager to manage my movies and will have completed it tonight.
I will then see if I can get them into xbmc.
- Flomaster - 2010-10-28
Zotac ZBOX Atom D510 Intel GMA HD Graphics Barebone - DDR2 RAM HDMI / DVI Out Wi-Fi
Intel GMA HD = DO NOT WANT.....
that is NOT the preferred zotac Box
this box is Next Gen ion not the one you linked in the first post
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856173005&cm_re=zotac_zbox-_-56-173-005-_-Product
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- mdt73 - 2010-10-28
Am I missing something guys? The 2nd one I linked is the HD-ID11 is it not?
This is the spec:
Model: ZBOX HD-ID11;
Chipset:
Manufacturer: NVIDIA® Next-Generation ION™ (w/512MB DDR3);
GPU: ION™;
CPU Compatibility:
Name:
Intel® Atom™ D510 (dual-core) (1.66 GHz),
Intel® HyperThreading™ technology,
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=46384&tid=gsearch
And is the Kingston SSD below and good or should I look for another? What would you recommend?
30GB Kingston SSDNow V-Series SATA 2.5" - Upgrade Kit
SATA II / Read: up to 180 MB/sec / Write: up to 50 MB/sec / with Bundled Desktop Upgrade Kit
- fattyl - 2010-10-28
mdt73 Wrote:Am I missing something guys? The 2nd one I linked is the HD-ID11 is it not?
This is the spec:
Model: ZBOX HD-ID11;
Chipset:
Manufacturer: NVIDIA® Next-Generation ION™ (w/512MB DDR3);
GPU: ION™;
CPU Compatibility:
Name:
Intel® Atom™ D510 (dual-core) (1.66 GHz),
Intel® HyperThreading™ technology,
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=46384&tid=gsearch
And is the Kingston SSD below and good or should I look for another? What would you recommend?
30GB Kingston SSDNow V-Series SATA 2.5" - Upgrade Kit
SATA II / Read: up to 180 MB/sec / Write: up to 50 MB/sec / with Bundled Desktop Upgrade Kit
The worst possible SSD will still be perfectly fine for XBMC.
- Ruski - 2010-10-28
Hey,
Maybe consider waiting a few weeks, Zotac just released an upgraded version of their Zbox.
ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID40 - Its supposed to retail for under $300, if some of the articles i read are true. Its also basically an upgraded version of the HD-ID11 for a very similar price.
Other than that, i am looking to create a very similar setup...leaning towards:
ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID40
2x2GB G.Skill RAM F2-6400CL5D-4GBSQ
40GB Intel X25-V SSD
Haven't found the HD-ID40 on sale anywhere yet thought hehe...
- ProphetVX - 2010-10-28
Ruski Wrote:Hey,What software will you be running on it?
Maybe consider waiting a few weeks, Zotac just released an upgraded version of their Zbox.
ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID40 - Its supposed to retail for under $300, if some of the articles i read are true. Its also basically an upgraded version of the HD-ID11 for a very similar price.
Other than that, i am looking to create a very similar setup...leaning towards:
ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID40
2x2GB G.Skill RAM F2-6400CL5D-4GBSQ
40GB Intel X25-V SSD
Haven't found the HD-ID40 on sale anywhere yet thought hehe...
4gb is more than likely overkill if you've only got a 40gb hdd, I'm assuming it's going to be just a dedicated htpc? Even if you run sabnzbd, transmission, couchpotato, sickbeard and a few other tools, you're unlikely to max out 2gb.
- Ruski - 2010-10-28
ProphetVX Wrote:What software will you be running on it?
4gb is more than likely overkill if you've only got a 40gb hdd, I'm assuming it's going to be just a dedicated htpc? Even if you run sabnzbd, transmission, couchpotato, sickbeard and a few other tools, you're unlikely to max out 2gb.
you are right, 4GB is definitely overkill haha! I got the kit on sale for ~$60CAD and a decent 2GB kit is $50, so figured what the hell.
So far, i am pretty new to the XBMC scene, so the early plan is to:
Windows 7 x64 w/XBMC setup (also considering Ubuntu/XBMC Live...)
I have just been gathering info on all the great addon/plugins for XBMC, so i got a feeling i will be adding a lot of them
Open to any suggestions/favorites ppl have around here...i am big on sports: hockey/soccer/football. Also HBO shows, etc.
- poofyhairguy - 2010-10-28
fattyl Wrote:The worst possible SSD will still be perfectly fine for XBMC.
Agreed. Just get the cheapest one you can.