HTPC recommendations

[lcdguy]

I am building a new HTPC but all i really need to do with it is playbakc movies since i have no tv service currently. however i want to be able to playback hi-def content up to 1080p and was wondering on recommendations. Also if i am hooking the videocard up to a 1080p tv does it still need to be a HDCP enable videocard.

[Babrbarossa]

Yeah- you'll need HDCP on the video card- I think some of the 7900s are HDCP enabled

NCIX.com - Buy Diamond Viper Radeon HD 2600XT 800MHZ 256MB 800MHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out Video Card - 2600XT256PE3SB In Canada. a cheap 2600XT that is HDCP enabled

[lcdguy]

Thanks, This is rest i have decided on

AMD XP X2 4000+
Asus AM2 mATX Board
4Gb Corsair Valueselect
500Gb Seagate 7200.11 HDD
Above Video Card
Auzentech X-Mystique
Thermaltake BACH Case
OCZ 450W PSU

Later Upgrade - HD DVD / BR DVD

[lcdguy]

OK so NCIX had some stuff on sale i bought the following for my new 1080p HTPC

AMD X2 4000+ 65nm AM2
Asus AM2-VM
1GB x2 Corsair PC 5400
500Gb Seagate 7200.11 SATA II
Diamond Raedon 3850 256MB HDCP
Free SATA Cable
Free Valve Black Box

For $545 Taxes in and shipped express.

I already have a PSU and Case to stick it in.

When i get my refund cheque this year i will be putting in a HD DVD / BR DVD player

I haven't decided if i am going to put MCE 2005 or use vista ultimate or possibly myth tv.

[cdn_Madrach]

I'm using a Sat card and My Theatre software. Works good.

[Babrbarossa]

as in free to air?

[cdn_Madrach]

Originally Posted by Babrbarossa

as in free to air?

Very same

[lcdguy]

well my htpc is now all up and running now and i can defeintely say that i am glad i upgrade. Already my projector looks awesome. (it's now running at 750P instead of the normal 525i.) I can't wait this coming year. I am thinking about a nice 42" 1080p plasma or lcd. as well a HD/BR DVD Drive :)