[LINUX] [LIVE] Build help - XMAS morning went awry

I will probably be running the huludesktop, and not really concerned with picture quality with hulu as the majority of the use will be for streaming movie content. My understanding is that Netflix is a no-go anyway right now with linux (Did you mean HULU? I know it's a CPU Hog as well). Really looking to save a few more dollars using the 2.8Ghz instead of the 3.2Ghz as I'm trying to find an IR receiver.

Poofy, have you had luck with any other IR devices besides the OVU400103?

MikSo Wrote:I will probably be running the huludesktop, and not really concerned with picture quality with hulu as the majority of the use will be for streaming movie content. My understanding is that Netflix is a no-go anyway right now with linux (Did you mean HULU? I know it's a CPU Hog as well). Really looking to save a few more dollars using the 2.8Ghz instead of the 3.2Ghz as I'm trying to find an IR receiver.

Yeah I meant Hulu. But honestly, it isn't a huge difference. Get the 2.8GHZ one.

Quote:Poofy, have you had luck with any other IR devices besides the OVU400103?

That HP IR device is just needed for a Harmony. If you plan to use a Harmony, nothing else works as well.

But if you are looking for something that includes a remote this is fine:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

I will say though its IR receiver is NOT good for universals like the Harmony, so only get that if you need a remote. Otherwise get on ebay.

If I'm looking to save money, and not interested in 3D video, is the GT430 necessary, or can I go for the 210 (or 220)?

MikSo Wrote:If I'm looking to save money, and not interested in 3D video, is the GT430 necessary, or can I go for the 210 (or 220)?

That would be fine. The GT210 handles 1080p fine, from what I hear

I'll need to do more research, but this card is less expensive than the one I was looking at. I might find a cpu/vga motherboard that fits the bill better.