[borchgrevink]

Am setting up a new HTPC with XBMC.

XBMC will run on secondary display (ie. plasma TV).



Should be able to send all sound/video over HDMI.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[eskro]

wheres the case?

[borchgrevink]

I have it already. Not important. Will be in another room...

[eskro]

pretty powerful HTPC,,,
do u need it that strong?
your gonna play Heavy PC Games or Rip Bluray Discs with it?

[borchgrevink]

pretty powerful HTPC,,,
do u need it that strong?
your gonna play Heavy PC Games or Rip Bluray Discs with it?

It ill be used as a work PC too. Ripping, videoediting etc.

[wsume99]

I only see one HDD. Are you planning on storing your OS/Apps and your media on the same drive? Probably not the best idea. I'd recommend having one (or more) large green drives for media and a seperate smaller, faster drive (7200+ rpm HDD or SSD) for your OS and Apps. That is the best configuration.

[borchgrevink]

I only see one HDD. Are you planning on storing your OS/Apps and your media on the same drive? Probably not the best idea. I'd recommend having one (or more) large green drives for media and a seperate smaller, faster drive (7200+ rpm HDD or SSD) for your OS and Apps. That is the best configuration.

Thanks. I already have a 7200 HDD for OS and apps. Will use a mirrored RAID config with wo 2TB HDD for media.

[>>X<<]

Are you using a HTPC case or normal case if its a HTPC I would always go for a modular PSU in fact if you have the budget I would go that route anyway the less redundant cables the better the air flow

[borchgrevink]

Using a regular maxi tower. What benefits are there with modular PSU?

[>>X<<]

With a modular PSU the device cables aren't attached you only attach the cables you need which is a much cleaner solution especially in a HTPC case where space is minimal maybe not as important in a tower

[borchgrevink]

OK, thanks. Since this is a maxi tower I think the problem will be minimal. Agree?