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Intel i7 seems too much for a HTPC, I'm thinking about going with the Ivy Bridge with 2000/3000 integrated graphics
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I7 is way too much for a HTPC, unless you plan on using it as a gaming machine as well.
Living Room: i3 • WIN 8 x64 • 160GB Standard hard drive (soon a SSD) • HD 5400 • Rapier (easily customizable) • Imon Enclosure
Server: Dell PowerEdge 310 • media storage (20TB) • LSI HW raid • 15 hd bay enclosure (raid6)
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...pid1303449
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I agree completely but as I stated before...I got it for a great price.
I'm actually currently building an i5 3570K HTPC/Mild gaming rig for a friend
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Hey everybody,
Its been a while since I've posted. Mainly due to the fact that I had to put my build on hold.
My friend however built his own machine and is having a lot of issues with the video when connected through HDMI. It flickers and has green dots all over the screen when in the XBMC menu is open. Video playback is fine though. Updated the BIOS, drivers, and I have no idea what to do next
HELP!