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Unread 19-08-2006, 15:35
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Re: Build a PVR
Did anyone actually get around to building one? I'm in the process of collecting parts for mine. So far, I've got a pcHDTV tuner, a GeForce 4 MX440 video card, and I just snipped a 250GB hard drive on ebay. When everything comes in, I'll have all the parts I need to get a working setup. Then I'll start replacing all of the old parts (what I already had lying around) with new stuff.

I'm looking at using a Core Duo mobo. Traditional desktop mobos are cheaper, but they use a lot more power. If I go this route, I'll end up having to buy a new video card (no AGP on these boards) or use the integrated video (I have yet to find out if it'll work with HD).
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