Is this enough for a Media PC?

infiltrator7 · 08-10-2007, 12:00 AM

I have this old computer that's about 5 years old. It's a gateway with 128mb of ram (226 mhz), a 1.2ghz AMD Athlon, and integrated graphics. (Has an AGP 4x Slot not used)

My question is, if I upgrade the ram to the maximum 1gb, keep the CPU, add a bigger HD and keep the integrated graphics will I:

a.) Be able to run Win XP Pro or MCE with basic tasks such as Media Player
b.) Be able to run an HD/NTSC Tv tuner at good quality?
c.) Be able to run a 22" 1680X1050 monitor?

Will this work out ok for a media center PC?

peterhuang913 · 08-10-2007, 12:04 AM

no...

vernong1992 · 08-10-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by infiltrator7

I have this old computer that's about 5 years old. It's a gateway with 128mb of ram (226 mhz), a 1.2ghz AMD Athlon, and integrated graphics. (Has an AGP 4x Slot not used)

My question is, if I upgrade the ram to the maximum 1gb, keep the CPU, add a bigger HD and keep the integrated graphics will I:

a.) Be able to run Win XP Pro or MCE with basic tasks such as Media Player
b.) Be able to run an HD/NTSC Tv tuner at good quality?
c.) Be able to run a 22" 1680X1050 monitor?

Will this work out ok for a media center PC?

nope... it doesn't meet the minimum requirements for MCE so thats a no...

infiltrator7 · 08-10-2007, 12:19 AM

what if i didn't run MCE though? what about just XP pro?

vernong1992 · 08-10-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by infiltrator7

what if i didn't run MCE though? what about just XP pro?

then yes.... but u need a heavy ram upgrade... to watch movies on that system (512mb min)

Brinson · 08-10-2007, 12:32 AM

uhhhh....what?

I've ran MCE on worse PCs...

Why wouldn't it meet the minimum requirements?

1.2ghz? 1gb Ram?

I think it would work, but MCE sucks anyway.

Knopmyth or Ubuntu + Mythbox is better.

infiltrator7 · 08-10-2007, 12:38 AM

Yeah i'm thinking of just upping the ram to 1gb, getting XP pro and just using windows Media Player 11, some DVD playing and some TV tuner stuff.

phucng_10 · 08-10-2007, 02:02 AM

Definitely upgrade the RAM. But I don't think your onboard graphics might be able to handle the 22" LCD Monitor.

motoxer4533 · 08-10-2007, 08:50 AM

No, your graphics card won't be able to run @ 1680x1050. Nor will an AGP 4x card.

And I highly doubt that your CPU will be able to do anything worthwhile, like TV Tuner.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it would be more wise to save a build new - you will be much happier.

straightv6 · 08-10-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinson

I think it would work, but MCE sucks anyway.

Knopmyth or Ubuntu + Mythbox is better.

agreed

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