[eskro]

the AMD ZACATE E-350 platform seems supported ok when using OpenELEC version of XBMC...

but honeslty, if u want to avoid headaches and just go with what works,
get an Nvidia Video Card...
GT210/GT520/GT430

[Beer40oz]

Wohoo...... 600 Replies and 128,000 VIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eskro]

128,000 VIEWS --> o.O

$1 each time = eSkRo back on track lol

no but, seriously, its crazy!!!!

[iBurger]

nope, no need for an hdd if u use OpenELEC

But performance still sucks right? I mean, no way that an usb 3.0 stick stacks up to a real ssd drive?

[baldmosher]

I'm being lazy now, anyone want to tell me where I can find info to help me decide what RAM I should be buying? I refuse to use Yahoo Answers

(Currently looking at 2x4GB CL9 G-Skill which I reckon is gonna be overkill for my G530 setup, but the thought of it makes me smile. 1x4GB is the cheaper option and I could then spend half the difference on a G620.)

[iBurger]

I think the answer is either; 2x2 or 2x1 GB of DDR3 1333 ram. Anything over 4gb is just optional but not really necessary.

Maybe one dimm of 4 GB if you want to upgrade to 8 later.

[eskro]

for openELEC, 2x1GB DDR3 1333Mhz is all u'll ever need...

[baldmosher]

What's openElec?

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate with XBMC and a few other bits and pieces but do sometimes use SoundForge for sound file cropping - 1GB "spare" memory comes in useful for that.

Looks like I'm going for a 1x4GB - do I take it the brand & CL speed will make very little difference in most real world applications? I've traditionally always used Corsair Select (for the lifetime warranty) but I notice the G-Skill stuff is used by a lot of people now.

[eskro]

ok sorry i thought you wanted to use OpenELEC version of XBMC for a sec ^^

well, i'd go for CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3 1333Mhz

[iBurger]

@eskro:

If I run OpenElec, can I substitute for a SSD with a USB 3.0 stick? People are telling me this but I'm a bit doubtful.

*side note; i do like a responsive system.

[shadow_cruiser]

EVGA GeForce GT 210
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?s...cture=eVGA

$34.99 price match link
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp..._-14130605

Everything for this build came in the other day (NCIX forgot my order for 8 days). After unpacking everything, I noticed the video card is not low profile. No low profile bracket was included as per the box contents and checking it too. Do you know anywhere I can buy a bracket for this?. I've searched but can't come up with anything.

[bluray]

Everything for this build came in the other day (NCIX forgot my order for 8 days). After unpacking everything, I noticed the video card is not low profile. No low profile bracket was included as per the box contents and checking it too. Do you know anywhere I can buy a bracket for this?. I've searched but can't come up with anything.

If you have tool, you can easily convert it to low profile. The bracket is flexible and can easily cut off and bend. I did it several times!

Here is low profile bracket kit- XFX Low Profile Bracket Kit Model MA-BK01-LP1K

[shadow_cruiser]

If you have tool, you can easily convert it to low profile. The bracket is flexible and can easily cut off and bend. I did it several times!

Here is low profile bracket kit- XFX Low Profile Bracket Kit Model MA-BK01-LP1K

Thank you very much!. I didn't even think of that. I cut 3/4 of the bottom tab and now it fits perfectly. Will post pictures in the respected thread tomorrow (if all goes well)

[bluray]

Thank you very much!. I didn't even think of that. I cut 3/4 of the bottom tab and now it fits perfectly. Will post pictures in the respected thread tomorrow (if all goes well)

Good luck!

[eskro]

nice job shadow_cruiser!