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Dell Optiplex GX520

Started by tommatthews, January 16, 2011, 12:34:54 AM

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tommatthews

I am brand new to LinuxMCE and pretty new to linux - though I love it.  My goal is to build a perfect (as much as I can afford anyway) media center box.  I would like to use a PC that I have laying around, start buying the right components, get the system up and running then buy the right server as I have more funds. 

I have a Dell Optiplex GX 520.  Processor is: Processor,80551,Pentium D Smithfield For Desktops,820 2.8,BO,Server.  To start, I want to watch DVD's, Direct TV, listen to music (itunes) and record TV shows.  Will this work or do I have to toss the Dell and start from scratch?

Thanks for your help.  Tom

zim

Hi i also use DELL as my Core/MD they work relay good.

If this should me also hybrid You should invest in new video card and second NIC.

Regards,
DELL OptiFlex 755/DC/4GB/1TB/8400GS/2NIC
MD:HPTablet1100
MD2: ASROCK ION330

tommatthews

Thanks for the info.  What video card do you have?  What sound card do you have?

Thank,  Tom

zim

Hi,


Video card NVidia 8400GS low profile,

Sound is Asus Xonar also low profile.

Regards,
DELL OptiFlex 755/DC/4GB/1TB/8400GS/2NIC
MD:HPTablet1100
MD2: ASROCK ION330