Wow, it's been quite some time since I've posted outside of TTP/Homebrew!
So I'm building a HTPC with new and used parts, and would like to get as many opinions as possible on what I should be doing to achieve my intentions.
This device will initially be used with my 52" Sony 1920x1080 LCD (for both audio and video), although later this year I plan to integrate a home theater audio system featuring 5.1 channels. I would like to perform all of the video and audio processing on the HTPC, and the only source will be the HTPC itself.
I'm hoping to pick up an efficient class D amp (possibly Rotel) to power the five channels, and if possible would like to bypass an external pre-amp using just the HTPC.
To start, my proposed system would be the following...
SilverStone GD05B Micro-ATX HTPC Case
Quiet 600W PS (Recycled)
Intel Media Series DG45ID Motherboard (Recycled)
Intel 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo (Recycled)
Crucial 2x2GB DDR2 RAM (Recycled)
Crucial 64GB SSD (For OS and Software)
Samsung 12X BD Drive w/Cyberlink Software
Windows 7 Home 64 Bit
Logitech Wireless Keyboard w/Integrated Trackpad
In addition, I do have a GeForce 9800GT if needed, and the SilverStone can fit two additional 3.5" HDD for media. If the GMA X4500HD can't handle BD playback as Intel advertises, I will add the 9800GT into the system. If I find the 9800GT too loud, I might reduce chipset fan speed a bit and if still too loud, I will go for a fan-less card.
Anything I'm blatantly doing wrong? How have others handled the audio side of things... interfacing to amplifiers etc...
So I'm building a HTPC with new and used parts, and would like to get as many opinions as possible on what I should be doing to achieve my intentions.
This device will initially be used with my 52" Sony 1920x1080 LCD (for both audio and video), although later this year I plan to integrate a home theater audio system featuring 5.1 channels. I would like to perform all of the video and audio processing on the HTPC, and the only source will be the HTPC itself.
I'm hoping to pick up an efficient class D amp (possibly Rotel) to power the five channels, and if possible would like to bypass an external pre-amp using just the HTPC.
To start, my proposed system would be the following...
SilverStone GD05B Micro-ATX HTPC Case
Quiet 600W PS (Recycled)
Intel Media Series DG45ID Motherboard (Recycled)
Intel 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo (Recycled)
Crucial 2x2GB DDR2 RAM (Recycled)
Crucial 64GB SSD (For OS and Software)
Samsung 12X BD Drive w/Cyberlink Software
Windows 7 Home 64 Bit
Logitech Wireless Keyboard w/Integrated Trackpad
In addition, I do have a GeForce 9800GT if needed, and the SilverStone can fit two additional 3.5" HDD for media. If the GMA X4500HD can't handle BD playback as Intel advertises, I will add the 9800GT into the system. If I find the 9800GT too loud, I might reduce chipset fan speed a bit and if still too loud, I will go for a fan-less card.
Anything I'm blatantly doing wrong? How have others handled the audio side of things... interfacing to amplifiers etc...
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