Can I run XBMC on a Intel Pentium 4 computer? If so, which PCI graphic card to get?

eskro · 2011-01-20 23:43

why not this card --> PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI ($45)

djonesax · 2011-01-21 00:02

back and fourth.... I forgot about amazon! I got the card you suggested and the diamond sound card from amazon with free shipping and picked up a 25' HDMI cable too. The SPDIF cable wasn't free shipping and they wanted too much with shipping so I'll pick one up locally or maybe make my own. I have tons of coax laying around and crimper's.

eskro · 2011-01-21 00:08

good job!

jenrick · 2011-01-21 00:09

There's some decent places to look for cables also if you haven't checked already :
http://www.meritline.com
http://www.monoprice.com

djonesax · 2011-01-23 00:23

So I ordered all the stuff to build up my P4 PC to be an HTPC. The day after, I read an article about how you can now install XBMC on the ATV2 and play 1080p content!

The ATV2 would have been perfect for what I am trying to do but I have already bought the parts for this PC now.... Do you think that in the long run I will see less problems and get better play back with my P4, 8400GS, 2GB RAM, Gbps system?

Thanks,

David

kymira · 2012-01-18 01:51

I have a similar situation.

I have the option for $70:
small form factor Dell: p4 3ghz 1GB ram 500GB HDD, dvd drive..
I already have a HD 5450 lying around that I picked up for cheap during the holidays...

Would an ATV2 be a better solution for $135 (Cad)?
I heard the ATV2 only plays 720p and has no support for a local usb storage.

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-01-20 23:43 Post: #51 why not this card --> PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI ($45) My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :) (This post was last modified: 2011-01-21 00:07 by eskro.)
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djonesax Member Posts: 69 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-01-21 00:02 Post: #52 back and fourth.... I forgot about amazon! I got the card you suggested and the diamond sound card from amazon with free shipping and picked up a 25' HDMI cable too. The SPDIF cable wasn't free shipping and they wanted too much with shipping so I'll pick one up locally or maybe make my own. I have tons of coax laying around and crimper's.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-01-21 00:08 Post: #53 good job! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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jenrick Junior Member Posts: 5 Joined: Jun 2010 Reputation: 0	2011-01-21 00:09 Post: #54 There's some decent places to look for cables also if you haven't checked already : http://www.meritline.com http://www.monoprice.com
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kymira Member Posts: 63 Joined: May 2009 Reputation: 0	2012-01-18 01:51 Post: #56 I have a similar situation. I have the option for $70: small form factor Dell: p4 3ghz 1GB ram 500GB HDD, dvd drive.. I already have a HD 5450 lying around that I picked up for cheap during the holidays... Would an ATV2 be a better solution for $135 (Cad)? I heard the ATV2 only plays 720p and has no support for a local usb storage.
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