Is this PC a good machine for a HTPC??

[iamthehub]

Hi everyone,

I saw this pc at Futureshop, and I'm wondering if it's any good for a HTPC?
LINK: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10107782&catid=10607

I was at the store, and it has the following specs:

AMD Phenom X3 8450
3 GB
500 GB HD
NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE (256MB)


Thanks in advance!

[13sundin]

you can go with a cheaper system, that is a little overkill

[iamthehub]

you can go with a cheaper system, that is a little overkill


This is only $550... Is that overkill? What specs would be sufficient then, and what prices should I be paying?

Thanks.

[13sundin]

This is only $550... Is that overkill? What specs would be sufficient then, and what prices should I be paying?

Thanks.

building from computer stores will get you a better and cheaper system...

[willy]

What are planning to watch/do with your HTPC ?

You will need to add a video card to that system. It does not have DVI/HDMI port for your TV ... No TV tuner either ...

You can take a look at some of the HP media-center systems at BB/FS .... Like this one ... http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10100534&catid=20217&logon=&langid=EN

[13sundin]

heres a htpc that my friend ordered

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5705/systembuildpz2.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=systembuildpz2.jpg)

it has a empty PCI-E slot for future upgrades

[iamthehub]

heres a htpc that my friend ordered

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5705/systembuildpz2.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=systembuildpz2.jpg)

it has a empty PCI-E slot for future upgrades


Thanks - what store did your friend buy from?

[philco1]

Thanks - what store did your friend buy from?

That print out is from infonec

[jeremyv]

Slow down...that specs is a little too much for HTPC. But if you are going to play some games too then go for it otherwise you won't maximize the power of your machine.

[ppl4golf]

Sloooooow down....

There is nothing overkill in the specs, Nvidia 9300 - I have no idea what it is, if it fully supports H264/VC1 (PureVideo HD) then it's all good. It doesn't sound like a gaming card.

There are other attributes missing - no digital audio onboard which is a big no no...the tower case is unmistakenly a computer, no remote or wireless input devices. A TV card would be nice. The price is hefty as well.

.....It's a computer.

[subliminal]

I got a HP slimline s3300f for $299 on BB.ca, perfect for HTPC. :D
http://h20386.www2.hp.com/CanadaStore/Product.aspx?pdetail=P35468

When did you but this PC? Why wasn't this listed in hot deals?!? Don't hold back, man! :D