I'm seeking opinions on the best combination of processing power, initial cost and running cost involved if I'm going to buy a 24hr HTPC/Home Server. To make it simple lets assume I'm able to get any component that exists on the planet.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watch Full HD movies, run Win 7 with Media Centre, stream movies & audio Wirelessly throughout the house, torrents, capable of playing some low graphic intensive 3D games (in my case FIFA 09)
IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER: Power consumption since it's running 24/7, enough power to do all the tasks mentioned above concurrently, quiet operation
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe if it can be justified
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No considering the power usage
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Full HD 1920 x 1080
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watch Full HD movies, run Win 7 with Media Centre, stream movies & audio Wirelessly throughout the house, torrents, capable of playing some low graphic intensive 3D games (in my case FIFA 09)
IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER: Power consumption since it's running 24/7, enough power to do all the tasks mentioned above concurrently, quiet operation
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe if it can be justified
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No considering the power usage
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Full HD 1920 x 1080