HTPC ZOTAC ION mITX mobo - single or dual?

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  1. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Guys, I'm planning to buy Zotac ION mobo, but don't know which model should I pick.
    I want to use it as full HTPC, able to play HD blueray at full 1080p, dvd, divx, xvid, etc...

    Is there a huge advantage getting dual core 330 or should I go with single 230?
    Also, I wnat to get one with onboard PSU.

    Dual core with psu and wifi would be Zotac N330 IONITX-A-B.
    ANyone used it before? WOuld this mobo be ok to use with Windows 7?
     
  2. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Basically, the dualcore 330 handles flash/hulu/etc better. Otherwise the GPU takes most of the load anyway.

    I would take the 330 simply for the promise of more power :p
     
  3. TARIKK

    TARIKK Minimodder

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    Hi Phinix,

    I had one of these IONITX-A-B with an on board PSU.
    No problems with Windows 7, but at the end of the day ATOM is an ATOM, and you can't expect much. I have sold it, and now I'm waiting for the new Zotac H55-ITX WiFi to combine with an I3 and a low profile gaphics card.
     

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