Thread: mITX build - will these parts work well?

I've got a blu-ray player already so it's not worth the £100 extra

I'llk try bbc iplayer HD later tonight, cos my internet is gypo I have to download the program first. It will also take a day to get a mkv lol so I will provide answers Monday EDIT: I already have one mkv in my collection so will try it in a mo!

Quote: Originally Posted by aleco Optical drive: I think the case needs a slimline dvd drive? If so, I guess that means the Sony Optiarc AD-7700S 8x DVD±RW SATA Slimline ReWriter Drive (Black) - OEM as my only option as the Samsung ones are out of stock? Unfortunately my connection won't load the page so I can't view the specs of this drive. Here's the specs on that drive fella "Are you looking for a highly compact...

Careful with PCI-E cards, if you put any card in the PCI-E 16x slot, this usually disables the onboard gpu. I've been debating an MITX HTPC, but have gone for an MATX board. Mainly due to HD audio codecs which STILL cannot be passed through HDMI. PCM works, but I'd rather the real deal and so want to add in the relevant cards when available.. Another issue I had was my 5.25" Bluray drive wouldn't fit in many MITX cases....

Quote: Originally Posted by jellybeard999 Careful with PCI-E cards, if you put any card in the PCI-E 16x slot, this usually disables the onboard gpu. only if its a graphics card as far as I'm aware and then theres usually options in the bios as well

jellybeard: Look at the SilverStone Milo if you like that InWin case; I've just done a build in one and it was fantastic!

Get the cheapest CPU, a Samsung F2 (5400rpm, 500GB platters) and why not grab a BD drive?