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Media Centre PC

Posted: 01-17-2004, 03:38 PM
Skate
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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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Mike Brannigan [MSFT]
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Re: Media Centre PC
Posted: 01-17-2004, 04:59 PM
"Skate" <mr.whale@sealworld.com> wrote in message
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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.....
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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"Skate" <mr.whale@sealworld.com> wrote in message
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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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Peter Hutchison
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Re: Media Centre PC
Posted: 01-28-2004, 07:24 PM
On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:38:23 -0000, "Skate" <mr.whale@sealworld.com>
wrote:
>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.....
>
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
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