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July 27, 2011 at 9:41 pm #5028
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    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]

    I may still go with the bigger case for roominess/airflow, but it’s good to know this slimmer case might still work. However, with the 03, I thought it ALL had to be low profile, plus I don’t get how this extension would figure in. I read this case has a “utility” slot that implies non-low-profile, but I can’t see that from the case pics. Also, I haven’t been able to find specific card dimensions from Hauppauge. What am I missing?

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    Check out our Hauppauge review I linked before. Dimensions are listed.

    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]

    This was the key question that stopped me today. Is there knowledge out there regarding:

    • what is the real energy cost savings between these two?
    • what can a 2100 do in an HTPC that a 2100T would not be able to do?

    Also, was just thinking, what if may I, occasionally, want to play CIV5 on the big screen. This wasn’t an original intention, but would this CPU/GPU do it?

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    You’re most likely looking at about 5 watts or so additional consumption from a 2100 vs. 2100T, but you also gain additional clock speed.

    2100T will still be very capable. If you’re planning gaming, commercial skip analysis or other tasks that could be CPU intensive, a faster CPU may be useful.

    CIV5 will require a better GPU than the i3 IPG. If you think you’ll be doing 3D gaming like this, keep your options open with your chassis and get the GD05 so you can place a full-height GPU in later on. 

    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]
    Thanks! I’ll have to look into these then … or perhaps another drive with a better software offer?

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    Drives that have software are all OEM versions, at least those that I have seen.

    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]

    Oops, this is the link from TMT5 so I don’t know what you mean. I’m also puzzled b/c my spec looked like an authentic MC remote to me.

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    Sorry, meant to link to this remote.

    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]

    Why esp. b/c it’s Green? That matters b/c my other available drive is the exact same kind … so I can do 2 of the same WD green drive right now. Will think about the SSD expense also … but how can it be ideal and unnecessary? What would I have to put up with without one?

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    Sharing OS and recording on the same drive, esp. a slower Green drive can be troublesome and cause recording glitches in some cases depending on how much activity there is on the drive.

    An SSD is a luxury because it makes the OS, loading the guide, movie library databases, etc. load much faster. Overall, the system will seem more responsive. There are also no mechanical platters to fail and SSDs are quiet. It’s not a requirement, however.

    [quote=SpacemanSpiff2000]

    And I think “case fans” was the only other question. Never had to do aftermarket ones (or really even manage the fans I run now).

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    With the system you’re looking at in a GD05, there should be plenty of cooling already.