2010-06-22, 14:14
Hey all,
Im building a Linux HTPC and im getting confused on some parts i need.
The motherboard has to fit in a silverstone GD04b case (mATX)
Im trying to get a motherboard with integrated graphics to reduce heat and energy. But from what ive read, the new intel i3 series chips are not working very well. I was trying to get hold of a older Nvidia 9300 board, seeing at they have very good reviews. But are impossible to find now.
So i was thinking of getting a cheap am3 board and installing a geforce 8400 (no fan). I was considering a GT210 or GT220 as theyre newer and similar prices, but some threads on here are saying theyre a pain.
Im not going for a ION system as the cpu isnt fast enough and flash will suffer (along with other things).
Im after something to fill these roles
1. Play everything except blueray discs
2. File server
3. SSH access (from work)
4. Sabnzbd server
5. Silent when no activity.
Can anyone make any suggestions?
Cheers
Im building a Linux HTPC and im getting confused on some parts i need.
The motherboard has to fit in a silverstone GD04b case (mATX)
Im trying to get a motherboard with integrated graphics to reduce heat and energy. But from what ive read, the new intel i3 series chips are not working very well. I was trying to get hold of a older Nvidia 9300 board, seeing at they have very good reviews. But are impossible to find now.
So i was thinking of getting a cheap am3 board and installing a geforce 8400 (no fan). I was considering a GT210 or GT220 as theyre newer and similar prices, but some threads on here are saying theyre a pain.
Im not going for a ION system as the cpu isnt fast enough and flash will suffer (along with other things).
Im after something to fill these roles
1. Play everything except blueray discs
2. File server
3. SSH access (from work)
4. Sabnzbd server
5. Silent when no activity.
Can anyone make any suggestions?
Cheers