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post #1 of 6
8/27/10 at 6:06pm
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Anyone want an *Offical* Intel DH57DD mobo (Core i3/i5) thread? This mobo is different from the DH55TC mobo. I think there is a need for it. Anyone else using this mobo for a budget HTPC build?
http://www.intel.com/products/deskto...d-overview.htm

Thoughts?
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post #2 of 6
9/9/10 at 6:26am
I'm new to HTPC, but I have built a couple of boxes before (Linux server, wifes video editor machine).

I am thinking of using the DH57DD and a i3-550, 3.20 GHz. I used Intel mother boards before and they have proven reliable, the server has run continuously since 2004 (it only reboots after long electric outages...)

So, anyone have any feed back on this? Seems like Intel MoBo's are not popular here.

I basically want to record on disk from over-the-air broadcast, write to DVD and Blu-Ray, and play back on a digital TV. No games. Given that the connection to the TV will probably be HDMI, it doesn't seem like its going to do anything but move bits from one place to the other.

Anyway, I'm interested in feedback from the experts on this.

Thanks
Old Geezer.
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post #3 of 6
9/9/10 at 10:34am
I'm strongly considering this motherboard as well. I detailed my plan in this thread I created. Here's what I plan on building:
  • Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz
  • Intel BOXDH57DD H57 Micro ATX Motherboard
  • Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3
  • Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) <----- BOOT DRIVE
  • Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM <----- MEDIA DRIVE
  • Thermaltake WingRS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
  • SeaSonic S12II 430B 430W ATX12V V2.3/EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • Either Centon CableCard tuner or Silicon Dust HDHomeRun Prime

As I explain in my thread, I'll be using this as a Win7 MC backend, which will serve 2 Xbox360 media extenders. I'll probably use the HDHomeRun Prime when it gets released. In addition, it will serve as our office PC.

I'm going the Intel route since my current Intel cpu/mb combo has been going strong for 7 years. Reliability and power efficiency are prime reasons why I'm going w/ Intel.

I'll post my experience here once I get it up and running.
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post #4 of 6
9/9/10 at 11:20am
I use the DH57DD in my main HTPC to record from the Ceton (previously dual ATI cablecard and HDHomerun) to a 2TB DAS that serves the recorded TV to 2 other HTPC clients (DH57JG and DH55TC). Each of the three Intel clients has been rock solid. I agree that the Intel boards do not seem to be the favorite of people on these boards, but I have become a convert with the previous DG45ID and DP35DP that I used based on stability recommendations of others.
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post #5 of 6
9/10/10 at 4:34pm
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Originally Posted by Geezer10 View Post

I'm new to HTPC, but I have built a couple of boxes before (Linux server, wifes video editor machine).

I am thinking of using the DH57DD and a i3-550, 3.20 GHz. I used Intel mother boards before and they have proven reliable, the server has run continuously since 2004 (it only reboots after long electric outages...)

So, anyone have any feed back on this? Seems like Intel MoBo's are not popular here.

I basically want to record on disk from over-the-air broadcast, write to DVD and Blu-Ray, and play back on a digital TV. No games. Given that the connection to the TV will probably be HDMI, it doesn't seem like its going to do anything but move bits from one place to the other.

Anyway, I'm interested in feedback from the experts on this.

Thanks
Old Geezer.

Hi Geezer10,

I'd suggest you check the AA (altered assembly number) on the motherboard (it's on the outside of the box). The core i3-550 requires a higher AA than the core i3-530 for the same motherboard. See this link for the correct AA: goto

qdms.intel.com/Portal/SearchPCNDataBase.aspx?mm=903546

Translated to plain english: You will need AA # -0204 or Bios# 537. Or else you will have NO video when you initially integrate. Core i3-530 users have no problems since that processor can use the lowest bios (AA number# -0201 = bios 368 ) originally released for the DH57DD. So, yes, there are 4 versions of this MB.
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post #6 of 6
9/11/10 at 9:27am
Intel-htpc: Thanks for the feedback, I have seen some discussion about upgrading the bios and I am aware that I need to be at the right level. I think I had to upgrade a bios the last time I built a machine, but I figure if I have to, I have to.

I was hoping to start out using the onchip graphics, and build from there, this is going to be a learning experience for me, and probably an ongoing project...

Thanks again for the feedback.
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