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After much research here and HardForums, I came up with this.....found a Antec PSU 380W at Frys for $29.99 and a open-box DVD burner for $15 so my build is complete.
Received my case, mobo, CPU, and RAM last night. Still waiting on the HDD before I start the build.
Display would be to a 768p PJ native (120" screen) and the audio thru my Onkyo 505 AV via optical.
I already have a PS3 for BR movies and the main purpose of the HTPC is for upconverting regular DVD's and OTA TV. I already picked up a Hauppage TV card during the CircuitCity special 2 weeks ago for $39.99.
Though I'm contemplating selling my PS3 later on (once I finish MGS
) and buying a internal BR drive.
Would this system be enough for HD encoding (BR) if I ever decide to go with an internal BR drive?
How does the system look overall?
Thanks
Frag
After much research here and HardForums, I came up with this.....found a Antec PSU 380W at Frys for $29.99 and a open-box DVD burner for $15 so my build is complete.
Received my case, mobo, CPU, and RAM last night. Still waiting on the HDD before I start the build.
Display would be to a 768p PJ native (120" screen) and the audio thru my Onkyo 505 AV via optical.
I already have a PS3 for BR movies and the main purpose of the HTPC is for upconverting regular DVD's and OTA TV. I already picked up a Hauppage TV card during the CircuitCity special 2 weeks ago for $39.99.
Though I'm contemplating selling my PS3 later on (once I finish MGS

Would this system be enough for HD encoding (BR) if I ever decide to go with an internal BR drive?
How does the system look overall?
Thanks
Frag