Assuming that you are going to hook the computer up to your TV, you do not necessarily need a monitor beyond installing and configuring your system. If you feel inclined to pick up a monitor look into getting a 15” LCD or 17” CRT. In my experience Samsung branded monitors have never failed me. They […]
Compared to a gaming machine, we are looking for quality 2D and TV-out performance. This is essential when you are trying to view text on your TV. Unlike monitors, TV’s weren’t designed to produce computer text so depending on the quality of your TV-out and 2D, the text will either be sharp or just a […]
Depending on the setup of your audio system you’ll want to think about getting a sound card. If you are going to hook up to a simple stereo setup you can probably get by with using the motherboards integrated audio. Many of today’s integrated audio chips even support surround sound.
If you’ve got a receiver with […]