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mknabster	Posted: Feb 15 2012, 10:52 PM
HTPCF Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Member No.: 10,666 Joined: 14-February 12	Hey everyone, i'm new here and i'm currently building up my media center, which i now am finding out is called an HTPC. Here are the specs of the computer: Dell Precision T3400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz 4x2GB memory 2x300GB SAS 15K HDDs Nvidia Quadro FX1700 512MB Intel HD audio Sony Trinitron 36in tube TV via S-video Samsung 42in HDTV via DVI Dell Ultrasharp via DVI (for work) Wishlist: Logitech K400 keyboard 2TB HDD Sound card with Toslink Blu-ray burner Please comment on what you think on the setup. Thanks

keith_h	Posted: Feb 25 2012, 10:10 PM
HTPCF Member Group: Members Posts: 22 Member No.: 9,146 Joined: 29-December 11	I would say the video is going to be a let down with the card you have. Get an up to date video card which supports the latest HDMI spec. You don't say which OS. Win 7 is probably the best way to go with the up to date WMC and codecs. And for a few extra bucks, why not a TV tuner card as well?

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