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mallabarius · 2012-10-28, 10:09

Hey. I will create a 3d compatible HTPC. Had thought the following configuration:
ASRock A75M-HVS, socket FM1 mATX - with HDMI v 1.4a
AMD A-Series A8 X4 3850 - so it can handle 3D without an external graphics card.

The problem is that this configuration is not recommended in a HTPC due A8 processor (100W).

Which alternative solution can be used for 3d compatible HTPC? Do not want any expensive solution.

RaggSokk3n · 2012-10-28, 12:16

(2012-10-28, 10:09)mallabarius Wrote: Hey. I will create a 3d compatible HTPC. Had thought the following configuration:
ASRock A75M-HVS, socket FM1 mATX - with HDMI v 1.4a
AMD A-Series A8 X4 3850 - so it can handle 3D without an external graphics card.

The problem is that this configuration is not recommended in a HTPC due A8 processor (100W).

Which alternative solution can be used for 3d compatible HTPC? Do not want any expensive solution.

A setup like one of mine should do the trick, they do f-sbs 3D 12MBs without any issues Smile

You can take a look at my HTPCs here;price tag of just over 350$, low power and quiet.

bluray · 2012-10-28, 19:35

(2012-10-28, 10:09)mallabarius Wrote: The problem is that this configuration is not recommended in a HTPC due A8 processor (100W)..

For about the same price, why not the latest 65W Trinity "AMD A8-Series AD5500OKHJBOX Quad-Core A8-5500 APU and MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Socket FM2".....you should be able to playback everything in your list....

mallabarius · 2012-10-28, 23:09

Thank you! Smile

Does MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Socket FM2" have HDMI ver 1.4a ?
Can your recommend other motherboards for this FM2 AMD A8 with HDMI ver 1.4A ?

mallabarius · 2012-10-31, 12:52

Ended up with the following order;

AMD A8-5500 CPU / APU - Box 65W Quad Core 3.2 GHz
Kingston ValueRAM memory - 4 GB - 1600 MHz
GIGABYTE GA-F2A75M-D3H (Rev 1.0)
Silverstone SST-ML03B Milo Black HTPC
Corsair CX V2 430W PSU
Intel ® SSD 330 Series 60GB 2.5 ", 25nm (for OS Win7 32-bit)

Total cost: $ 494.77

Hope this configuration is a winner Huh

Unsure if there is some small memory (4GB) ....

Thanks for all the help so far .....

bluray · 2012-10-31, 18:53

(2012-10-31, 12:52)mallabarius Wrote: Unsure if there is some small memory (4GB) ....

Thanks for all the help so far .....

4GB of ram is more than enough for XBMC....you'll enjoy your new Trinity HTPC...

mallabarius · 2012-10-31, 20:33

(2012-10-31, 18:53)bluray Wrote:
(2012-10-31, 12:52)mallabarius Wrote: Unsure if there is some small memory (4GB) ....

Thanks for all the help so far .....
4GB of ram is more than enough for XBMC....you'll enjoy your new Trinity HTPC...

thanks !