Good processor for HTPC

[tester3000]

What is a good processor for a htpc. I am going to use it for playing movies and songs. Thats all, no games, no recording. Suggest something cheap. Amd or intel doesn't matter.

 

[freestyler105]

What exactly is your budget? Do you care what socket it is? I would recommend something like the Athlon X2 3800+ or the Core2Duo E6300 for a sub $200 budget. Good performance, but it isn't top notch.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103735

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005

 

[ownage]

Core 2 Duo E6300 or E6400. Either one will do very well.

 

[tester3000]

sub 125 budget. Not trying to build a monster thoust. But if 125 won't cut it i can go to 150. As i say just movies and songs. My overall budget is around 300. I already have keyboard/mouse, and dvd-+rw, and hard drive. Budget is 300 considering i already have this stuff which probably costs 150 altogether.

 

[ownage]

sub 150 is very difficult. The motherboards themselves for P965 are $100+. That leaves no room for a decent to good processor. I would save up some more if i were you.