[Digital-HT]

I need a small/cheap computer to do a very simple task, my requirements are quite simple.


It HAS to have windows XP pro and have either a dvi or hdmi port and support a 1080p res. (1920x1080). It will be connected to a 52" LCD screen and always displaying one screen the entire time.


Ive looked at various thin clients but Ive never tried any. Considering the basic functions it will be doing Im not looking to spend a lot, maybe $300 +-


Can anyone make any recommendations?


Thanks

 

[Servicetech571]

The problem is anything new won't have any XP drivers.

 

[mike_311]



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Originally Posted by Digital-HT /forum/post/18229893


I need a small/cheap computer to do a very simple task, my requirements are quite simple.


It HAS to have windows XP pro and have either a dvi or hdmi port and support a 1080p res. (1920x1080). It will be connected to a 52" LCD screen and always displaying one screen the entire time.


Ive looked at various thin clients but Ive never tried any. Considering the basic functions it will be doing Im not looking to spend a lot, maybe $300 +-


Can anyone make any recommendations?


Thanks

whats the point of xp?

 

[Digital-HT]



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Originally Posted by mike_311 /forum/post/18230812


whats the point of xp?

i have a piece of software that seems to only like XP, I haven't been successful installing it on windows vista or 7 yet.


so until then, I need it to have XP...unfortunately.

 

[ilovejedd]



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Originally Posted by Servicetech571 /forum/post/18230776


The problem is anything new won't have any XP drivers.

With his budget, I don't think he's looking for uber new...


Both AMD's 785G and NVIDIA's GeForce 9300/9400 motherboards work just fine under XP with hardware acceleration. I think I remember reading that the G45's drivers don't have DXVA support in XP.

 

[mike_311]

check ebay for a broken screen laptop. there are tons.


i was just on there looking for my next project, an under the kitchen cabinet htpc...

 

[JDHuskey]

Revo 1600? HDMI, comes with XP last time I checked, it's home though. Very small ion based computer. 200 bucks.

 

[Digital-HT]

thanks JDHuskey, that just might work.

Ive never tried to install this on xp home but I think it will be ok. Im gonna purchase one for testing and try that.

I don't see anything in the specs but im going to assume it supports a 1920x1080 resolution


gonna go pick one up today and try it out.

 

[Balthazar2k4]



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Originally Posted by Digital-HT /forum/post/18240761


thanks JDHuskey, that just might work.

Ive never tried to install this on xp home but I think it will be ok. Im gonna purchase one for testing and try that.

I don't see anything in the specs but im going to assume it supports a 1920x1080 resolution


gonna go pick one up today and try it out.

I also recommend the Zotac MAG. It has a Atom 330 (dual core) and ION GPU, but does not come with an operating system. Price: $300.

 

[Digital-HT]

Thanks all for your help. I picked up the revo 1600 and it's perfect. It's small, cheap and does just what I need it to!

 

[ilovejedd]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Balthazar2k4 /forum/post/18245642


I also recommend the Zotac MAG. It has a Atom 330 (dual core) and ION GPU, but does not come with an operating system. Price: $300.

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