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I am thinking of using this Barebones case and MB (Intel 945GC chipset) for a low to mid level build
Newegg
My main concern is that according to the Asus spec page only these CPU's are compatible:
Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Presler, Conroe
I was trying to find which CPU would be acceptable on Newegg.
My goal is to put in a pciE graphics card with HDMI to handle high def video content (and use MB on board audio) to play 1080p MKV files, and possible blu ray discs.
Could I get by with getting a slow, low watt CPU like this Celeron 430 Conroe and let the GPU handle the high def video processing? If so, what video card would be powerful enough?
I will be using a 50" LG 720 plasma that has HDMI or VGA for the diplay. Audio will be pushed via s/pdif out to an older 5.1 DD/DTS AVR.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or input. I tried a search for the intel 945gc chipset in this forum, no specific hits.
Newegg
My main concern is that according to the Asus spec page only these CPU's are compatible:
Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Presler, Conroe
I was trying to find which CPU would be acceptable on Newegg.
My goal is to put in a pciE graphics card with HDMI to handle high def video content (and use MB on board audio) to play 1080p MKV files, and possible blu ray discs.
Could I get by with getting a slow, low watt CPU like this Celeron 430 Conroe and let the GPU handle the high def video processing? If so, what video card would be powerful enough?
I will be using a 50" LG 720 plasma that has HDMI or VGA for the diplay. Audio will be pushed via s/pdif out to an older 5.1 DD/DTS AVR.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or input. I tried a search for the intel 945gc chipset in this forum, no specific hits.