Steps to build a Media Center Editions system.
Step 1: Select a motherboard to use as your base platform. (All current chipsets will work with MCE2005)

The following have onboard graphic chipsets which support MCE2005:

  • Intel® 915G/910GL Express Chipset Family
  • Intel® 945G Express Chipset
  • ATI RADEON (IGP) Chipset Series
  • NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Series or higher
  • Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family

 
Step 2. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

  • ASI SKU# 32672 -single

  • ASI SKU# 32671 -3 pk
Step 3. Windows Media Center Edition Remote
  • ASI SKU# 31207 -single
  • ASI SKU# 31206 -3 pk
Step 4: Select a video cards.

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Step 5: Select a TV Tuner card
 
ASI SKU Manufacturer Model More Info
31483 EVGA Single Input Tuner Click Here
31484 EVGA Dual Input Tuner Click Here
34843 Sapphire Theatrix 550 Pro Click Here
35553 Power Color Theater Pro 550 Click Here
27131 ATI E-Home Wonder Click Here
30910 ATI ATI Hi-Def HDTV Wonder Click Here  -  Notes
Step 6: Choose a case.

ASI recommends Ahanix brand chassis to complete your Media Center system.