- Jan 6, 2013
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Hello everyone, I want to build a home theater computer which i can also use as a server. I would like to have the setup do the following.
- Be able to stream my files to any device while im at the house.
- I would like to be able to connect to the PC if I am not home to access files
- Be able to run things like iTunes and possible Steam in big picture (although gaming is not really a priority)
- Be relatively fast but nothing overboard
I wanted to do achieve this by upgrading my old PC by deleting all the hard drive and installing new OS. I have a friend that does something similar at his house by using Linux based system with Samba, but i am not sure if it has all of the functionality i need.
I dont really care what OS (Id actually prefer Linux if not for some functionality issues) it is as long as it is relatively easy to use and has what I listed above. I have some hardware left over from my old pc (motherboard, A quad core CPU, 6GB Ram, an an old HD 4930) but i am willing to spend around $ 300 on this buid
If you could help me by telling me what i need for this to work or why it wont work. I am pretty new to all this so the more info you could give would be awesome.
Thanks again.
- Be able to stream my files to any device while im at the house.
- I would like to be able to connect to the PC if I am not home to access files
- Be able to run things like iTunes and possible Steam in big picture (although gaming is not really a priority)
- Be relatively fast but nothing overboard
I wanted to do achieve this by upgrading my old PC by deleting all the hard drive and installing new OS. I have a friend that does something similar at his house by using Linux based system with Samba, but i am not sure if it has all of the functionality i need.
I dont really care what OS (Id actually prefer Linux if not for some functionality issues) it is as long as it is relatively easy to use and has what I listed above. I have some hardware left over from my old pc (motherboard, A quad core CPU, 6GB Ram, an an old HD 4930) but i am willing to spend around $ 300 on this buid
If you could help me by telling me what i need for this to work or why it wont work. I am pretty new to all this so the more info you could give would be awesome.
Thanks again.
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