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Motherboard for watching 1080P movies on my TV.

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  • 27-07-2010 4:21pm
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    DMcL1971
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    Hi all,


    I’ve decided to try and build a PC for the first time.

    The main use for the PC will be for watching Blu Ray's and downloaded 1080P content. I will also use it for listening to music, surfing the net and day to day computing. The machine will never be used for gaming. I already own a standalone Blu Ray player and a surround sound system but I want the PC to replace them both.


    I assume, but please correct me if I'm wrong, that these days the onboard graphics and sound capability of a decent motherboard will mean I won’t have to buy a separate graphics or sound card. I can just plug the HDMI out from my new motherboard directly into my TV for the 1080P video signal and a set of 6 speakers directly into the audio out sockets of the motherboard to experience surround sound.

    If I am correct about the above, then I am looking for some recommendations for a suitable motherboard. If what I’m suggesting isn’t a good idea then what should I do.

    Declan.


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    sink
    Registered Users Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    For your purposes you would be better off going with a pre-built nettop, then a full self-built desktop. Something like the ASRock ION 330HT-BD. It's tiny, uses little power, can play 1080p HD video and has a built in blu-ray player.

    http://www.asrock.com/nettop/overview.asp?Model=ION%20330HT-BD


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    DMcL1971
    Registered Users Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭DMcL1971


    Thanks for your feedback Sink. I'll take a look at that unit, but I thought building my own might be a bit of fun.


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    sink
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    DMcL1971 wrote: »
    Thanks for your feedback Sink. I'll take a look at that unit, but I thought building my own might be a bit of fun.

    Well in this particular market segment, it's cheaper and usually better quality to buy off the shelf. If you were looking for a workstation or games machine I would recommend building your own.


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    sink
    Registered Users Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    This is the one I would go for if I were you. It's due for release next week.

    Dual core Atom processor 1.6Ghz, ion graphics, 2gb ram, Blu-ray, HDMI out, Windows 7 Home, wireless keyboard and mouse. Everything you need.

    Asus Eee Box 1501U


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    DMcL1971
    Registered Users Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭DMcL1971


    You've got me thinking now. I didn't realise that they could get so much in such a small box and have it be a PC and a home entertainment system all in one go.


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    massy086
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    these are the best deal out there http://www.ebuyer.com/product/200538


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