HP DC530
Computer: HP dc530
Specs: Pentium 4 3.0 HT, Nvidia FX6200, 4GB SD-RAM, Integrated 10/100 NIC, Turtle Beach USB sound
Size: 342.9(W)x101.6(H)x393.7(D) mm
Hard drive: 160 GB 7200 RPM internal SATA
Tuner cards: HDHomerun (2xHD tuners), Hauppauge PVR-150
Other important ports: None
Installation:
I installed Knoppmyth on this machine and used a Snapstream remote for control.
Notes:
This computer was quite loud when watching HD video. The processor and video card were able to keep up with video but I had to turn the TV up in order to drown out the fan noise. The fan noise was the main reason I sold this computer and looked for a smaller/quieter computer.
Solved problems:
1. BIOS needed to be updated to allow for the faster processor than stock.
2. VGA bracket had to be cut and bent to fit a half height bracket opening. I dremeld the bracket to allow the DVI video to pass through the side. VGA and S-video plugs were left on the fabricated low rise bracket.
Outstanding problems:
1. The fan noise could not be solved because the case had a unique fan that had a side vent instead of a top down air flow. The roof of the case was also low which didn’t allow for after market fans.
2. On cold reboot the BIOS would stop recognizing the video card and would require me to open the case, unplug the video card, start the machine with only on board video, and then restart with the AGP card plugged in.