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xp to htpc!!

Discussion in 'Home Theater PC' started by djkrishna, Oct 14, 2007.

  1. djkrishna

    djkrishna Regular member

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    hi i have p4
    512mb memory
    120gb hdd
    with dvd-rom
    sony single layer brner

    now there is a graphic card built in motherboard

    i want to upgrade two things

    memory-howmuch more mb i can go for
    graphic card- whatkinda graphic card should i go for

    by the way its only for playing dvd's , mp3, photos
    thank in advance
     
  2. nownthen

    nownthen Regular member

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    Your motherboard can only support so much ram. Plus it has to be a specific type.

    What currently is popular for video cards is the PCIExpress cards. You'll want a fair bit of onboard memory. All newer computers should have a PCIe slot which may or may not already be filled.

    You need to know some basic things about you motherboard before you can begin to choose RAM and a video card.
     
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    djkrishna Regular member

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    thank you
    please help me out what should i look for in the motherboard and whatelse i need to be looking for!!???
    please help the rookie
     
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    djkrishna>

    One recommendation for you. Instead of spending money on upgrading your computer to a HTPC, check out a Tvix Media Player.

    Just do a search and see what you think.
     

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