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richard912
post Jul 8 2009, 04:16 PM

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QUOTE(s6xs9x @ Jul 8 2009, 03:38 PM)
Guys, can recommend me on how to build a HTPC?
I'll need it to;
1. download movies
2. play games (call of duty, left for dead, .. some sort like those)
3. with wifi capability
4. video > AVR via hdmi
5. audio > AVR via hdmi or co-ax (able to play HD audio)
6. small casing / quiet / wireless keyboard & mouse
7. within 2K budget "if this is not capable then how much would i be looking at?"
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Most of your requirements can be met with the Acer Aspire Revo which retails for RM1,399. Only issue is your want to play games on it as well which unfortunately, the Revo comes in short. Here's a review http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/06/25/re...er_aspire_revo/
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post Jul 8 2009, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(arremie @ Jul 8 2009, 05:43 PM)
Is the integrated GF9400 powerful enuf to play 3D games with high graphic setting?
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Based on the reviews I have read abt the Revo, game play with high graphics settings is not smooth hence, is not ideal as a game rig: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/28/acer-aspirerevo-review/ and http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/pcs/2009/...e-revo-review/4

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post Jul 10 2009, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(s6xs9x @ Jul 10 2009, 01:58 PM)
My last question is .. should I just get a TVIX instead? or will building this htpc gives me better options on.

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You definitely can't play any games ona TVIX. With a Revo, games can still run albeit at lower graphics settings

 

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