256MB enough?

[Casanova]

I am in the process of converting my mac mini (1st gen.) to an htpc. I am wondering if 256MB of RAM will be sufficient to record, watch tv, possibly while doing homework, and playback smoothly, while on safari. I ask this because when I use Safari, X11, Oo2.0 (open office) simultaneously, I have 4MB of free RAM!
Also, if I need to add more RAM, should I first get a tv tuner and then RAM, or the ohter way around.

Thanks

[daman371]

Well for recording tv and watching tv I would suggest 1 GB or as much as you can. 512 MB should be suitable though.

[aeiouc]

I have not that it experiences with record, watch tv. But the more better memory, 1 gb or more it improves also his Windows and reading of the Hd.

[siriya]

It requires atleast 512mb ram. For smooth running atleast 1gb ram is required.

[Engon]

talking of converting to HTPC, does anyone know of a good site to buy a ready built htpc or media center pc?

[Nided]

for media pc, or htpc, have a look at this site, i'm new here so gonna browse around here, hope that is ok.

[mianghuei]

definitely not enough. 2GB RAM

[Nided]

I got one from them with 4GB RAM. I bought myself the Moneual Moncaso. It is out of this world. This is what a proper HTPC should be

[Heather]

Nowhere near enough. I would say get 1gb at least