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HTPC Build questions

  • 25-11-2008 09:39PM
    #1
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭


    Hey lads.
    Need some help and would appreciate all the help.
    Bought a Dell Server SC440 last christmas when it was going cheap.
    Now want to set it up as a HTPC.

    1. Looking to get a TV tuner card so i can input terestrial via aerial and also HD and SD freeview channels from a satellite dish.

    2. Guess I will also need a decent graphics card.Looking to get one with HDMI out if possible to connect to my Onkyo 606 amp.(just got from richersounds)
    Will this output sound or will I need a sound card aswell.

    Thanks



    :D


Comments

  • #2
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    anyone.:)


  • #3
    silveroaks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭silveroaks


    A couple of things to have in mind when looking to make a htpc out of a dell server -

    - check how many PCI express slots your machine has (free)
    http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/pedge_sc440?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

    - most good graphics cards are PCI express x16 ; sc440 does not appear to have a x16 from the spec on dell website. Look for a graphics card compatible with the PCI express slots on your machine.

    - when buying a graphics card look for a card that can do hardware h.264 decoding ; like nvidia 8600 GTX ; Radeon 2600 PRO or higher. These would be good if you are looking for a good HD experience

    - if you are short on slots on your machine and you need dvbt and dvbs, look for triple standard cards (dvbt/dvbs/pal) like Blackgold BGT3540 (needs additional internal power from PCU) or Pinnacle 7010i (which I would recommend)


  • #4
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    cheers for that man.
    would you know where i could pick these up online.

    the pinnacle looks good but kind find where to buy it


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