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HTPC / Mini Server

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  • 26-01-2011 4:25pm
    #1
    fionny
    Registered Users Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I want to put together a HTPC / Mini Server for myself, I have a max budget of around 400euro.

    I'm a competent PC builder but with the HTPC aspect i've run against the wall with regard to sound via HDMI.

    Ive seen some AMD Graphics Cards with Passive cooling will allow for audio but only Dolby Sound... im not entirely sure what this means.

    As for the Server side I would like to use this Network Storage and also the ability to run some low powered stuff like a Minecraft Server.... I dont think minecraft needs alot of oomph though.

    Any suggested builds or ways to get over the HDMI sound issue... It will be connected directly to my TV with no Amp's to be seen.

    I do not need a keyboard / mouse / remote solution as I already have a Logitech DiNovo Mini for this.

    Thanks!


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    #2
    BigEejit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    I use one of these:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-EAH5570-SILENT-1GD2-Graphics/dp/B003EVZN4U
    Works fine with my telly.

    There is a low profile one made by HIS:
    http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-547.shtml
    Hard to find in the shops, small heatsink compared to the Asus one as well.


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    #3
    fionny
    Registered Users Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Thanks mate, is that connected to the sound via a SPDIF connector or does it handle the sound through the pcie slot?

    Does it play all system sounds ok?

    Thanks again.


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    #4
    BigEejit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    HDMI connection does the picture and sound, no need to do anything, it just works.
    The only problem I had was that the onboard sound on the motherboard was set to default. Changed that to the graphics card built in sound and it all worked.


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