Hey All,
I'm interested in building a HTPC/Media Server for the new house. I posted a few weeks ago but thought I'd get a few more opinions as I've narrowed down the requirements.
Ultimately, I'm looking for a solution to the following needs. The HTCP will be played through a Yamaha AVR to a Samsung 1080p 55"LED TV. I want to run Windows and will probably use media center to run everything.
1. 3TB of music that I want to stream to various locations in the house in addition to playing through the HT AVR. The streaming will probably employ airport express units at the remote locations (unless there is a better pc platform solution for streaming throughout the house) and the primary HT AVR will receive audio hardwired from the HTCP (HDMI or the like).
2. Streaming Netflix and other movies.
3. Watching/recording online TV content/DVR
4. Playing Blue-Ray Movies from disc and other video from HDD.
5. I'd like to be able to play some games, and/or flight simulators. That said, while gaming is not the priority, I don't want the setup to fall on its face if I try to play some games.
6. Showing off pictures and video for the family
7. Mini ITX, with a case that can handle a SSD and a couple 4TB HDDs.
8. Low noise
9. Low power consumption.
10. Remote control keyboard and controllability.
All this said, what would you all suggest for this build? Budget is about 1K.
Thanks,
Bryan
I'm interested in building a HTPC/Media Server for the new house. I posted a few weeks ago but thought I'd get a few more opinions as I've narrowed down the requirements.
Ultimately, I'm looking for a solution to the following needs. The HTCP will be played through a Yamaha AVR to a Samsung 1080p 55"LED TV. I want to run Windows and will probably use media center to run everything.
1. 3TB of music that I want to stream to various locations in the house in addition to playing through the HT AVR. The streaming will probably employ airport express units at the remote locations (unless there is a better pc platform solution for streaming throughout the house) and the primary HT AVR will receive audio hardwired from the HTCP (HDMI or the like).
2. Streaming Netflix and other movies.
3. Watching/recording online TV content/DVR
4. Playing Blue-Ray Movies from disc and other video from HDD.
5. I'd like to be able to play some games, and/or flight simulators. That said, while gaming is not the priority, I don't want the setup to fall on its face if I try to play some games.
6. Showing off pictures and video for the family
7. Mini ITX, with a case that can handle a SSD and a couple 4TB HDDs.
8. Low noise
9. Low power consumption.
10. Remote control keyboard and controllability.
All this said, what would you all suggest for this build? Budget is about 1K.
Thanks,
Bryan
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