Tag Archives: 785GTM-E45

ATI 5450 Graphics Card for HTPC

Posted on March 30, 2010 by lu

I assembled a HTPC using MSI 785GTM-E45 motherboard and AMD Athlon II X3 440 CPU. I choose this combo mainly because it was on sale but also because I thought the MSI motherboard supports HD audio formats through on board HDMI port. … Continue reading →

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HTPC or Media Player

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lu

I have been using PC with a USB tuner to record HDTV for some time. But my old RPTV Mitsubishi VS-60111 only has component or RGB video inputs for 1080i signal; it is tough to connect it to the PC. … Continue reading →

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MSI 785GTM-E45 Motherboard for HTPC

Posted on March 22, 2010 by lu

  I was thinking building a HTPC for some time. My first choice for a HTPC motherboard the XFX GeForce 9300 did not work out when it went dead in just three days. Luckily, right after I returned it, there … Continue reading →

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