Media Centre PC

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I would like to build my own media centre pc. What hardware would in your
opinion would be suitable.
I would be grateful for any advice.
Cheers.....
 
Skate said:
I would like to build my own media centre pc. What hardware would in your
opinion would be suitable.
I would be grateful for any advice.
Cheers.....
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If you intend to use Windows XP Media Center Edition as your OS then you
will need to purchase a Media Center PC from one of the OEMs as we do not
make Windows XP Media Center Edition available as a self install retail
product.


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I would like to build my own media centre pc. What hardware would in your
opinion would be suitable.
I would be grateful for any advice.
Cheers.....
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Ignoring Microsoft's only OEM solution I suggest:

Graphics Card with TV output facilities e.g ATI All in one
Good sound card e.g Creative Audigy 2 or Realtek etc
Surround Sound 5.1 or better speakers
DVD ROM drive

As for software, try Show Shifter etc

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/
 
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