Hey guys this is my first post here. In 2005 i built a pc strictly for gaming...however i want to convert it to a bonafide HTPC and want to know what components to get rid of and what to keep. I especially want to know if my graphics card is up to the task. Here are my components.
Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2.2GHz Socket 939 Single-Core Processor Model ADA3500BPBOX
Video card:
BFG Tech BFGR68256GTOCX GeForce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
Motherboard (will prolly get a new one) :
EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
Soundcard:
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value SB0400 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM
Case:
Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W SmartPower 2.0 Power Supply
Memory:
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model VS1GBKIT400
Since building the PC i kinda fell out of the loop on things tech related. I will be getting a 42 1080p Lcd soon so some pointers will be appreciated. BTW i'm running xp but will be getting Vista.
Thanks to everyone that took time to look and respond. This is a great site.
Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2.2GHz Socket 939 Single-Core Processor Model ADA3500BPBOX
Video card:
BFG Tech BFGR68256GTOCX GeForce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
Motherboard (will prolly get a new one) :
EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
Soundcard:
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value SB0400 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM
Case:
Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W SmartPower 2.0 Power Supply
Memory:
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model VS1GBKIT400
Since building the PC i kinda fell out of the loop on things tech related. I will be getting a 42 1080p Lcd soon so some pointers will be appreciated. BTW i'm running xp but will be getting Vista.
Thanks to everyone that took time to look and respond. This is a great site.