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Old 6th October 2006, 09:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: HTPC on a Budget :-)

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Originally Posted by Gorlaz
Go Belmont!!

Let us know how the babies perform

What sort of sound is on the mobo's?
M2NPV-VM
Dual VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB
Note: DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to CRT.
TV-out support: SDTV & HDTV (bundles HDTV/AV/S output module)
Note: RGB and TV-Out can not be used simultaneously.
ADI AD1986A High Difinition Audio 5.1channel CODEC
Support Jack-Sensing and S/PDIF out interface

M2V-TVM
Realtek ALC655 6-Channel audio CODEC
1 x S/PDIF Out connector

The other motherboard worth considering is the:

Foxconn K8M890M2MA-RS2H Raid All-In-One $73
1 x SPDIF out header
5.1channel,AC’97interface(Realtek)

Id recommend the M2NPV-VM first as it has the HDTV ouput (taken from website)
The motherboard features the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 chipset that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to1080i and 720p formats, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the high-quality scaling and filtering technology.

The other 2 boards have the via chipset.
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