Just messin…
On first glance, an AM2+/AM3 motherboard using 780GX or 790GX integrated graphics would make a great HTPC, particularly with a reasonably low power CPU.
The big problem with this strategy is the driver situation. Whilst there exists an open source driver, it is limited in it’s use of acceleration – particularly for 3D.
The proprietary fglxr driver [...]
Hmm… After my parcel arrived from Scan, I started to assemble my new PC. Everything seemed to go well, until I plugged it in. Blank Screen. The POST led indicated that everything was normal, booted OK. I try sapping the DVI/HDMI selector (this motherboard can only support a singe connector at a time). No Joy. [...]
Build write-up of a micro-ATX HTPC using a Lian-Li low profile case. Introducing the project, photos and performance measurements to come later
Read: Lian Li C36 HTPC Build
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