[getafix]

Hi

Sorry for yet another HTPC spec request, but I am wanting to purchase this board.

It will run Win7 64bit and needs to play 1080p + true HD audio etc

I am not going to purchase a mini-itx case just yet so will use a normal case with a 250 watt PSU (is this OK)

Your thoughts?

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/E350IA-E45.html

TIA

[HansP]

i had that board , it will play anything you trow to it

[getafix]

i had that board , it will play anything you trow to it

Great, that's just what I want to hear

[HansP]

the only problem is getting it to work in linux for now but when u'll run windows no worries
it does 720P here with HD audio trough optical @ 15-20% cpu so ...

[getafix]

At this stage I am only wanting windows, but smooth 1080p playback of BR Iso is essential.

Do I need the latest catalyst for this mobo, and if so where do I find it?

[HansP]

i used the one that came on the driverdvd , no problems with it !
check your bios and flash it if it's outdated , it did alot for me in fannoise
( its a quiet board but original bios is max at 65° , new version goes to 80 ( chip can take 95°C ))

[getafix]

i used the one that came on the driverdvd , no problems with it !
check your bios and flash it if it's outdated , it did alot for me in fannoise
( its a quiet board but original bios is max at 65° , new version goes to 80 ( chip can take 95°C ))

Thanks for the BIOS headsup.

Does it have HDMi handsaking issues when resuming from sleep. For me that is one of the most irritating issues with HTPC's in general.

Thanks

[HansP]

dont know about that , i'm using VGA on HD ready TV at 1024x768 , seems weird but got HD imaging just fine with it
only have 1 HDMI in

[bdevay]

Hi,

You can try http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=104021

It works on XBMCLive and under Linux.