Build a HTPC from existing parts

[Shore Patrol]

I am going to build a HTPC but I would like to use some existing parts. I have a magnavox BluRay plr. w/1080p and 5.1 sound.I know I can use the dvd drive but how about the board the only info on the board is (BE5P00G06011 Also Ml 94V-0 with a ul #ofE211079 ) would this be sufficient or would an intel (SandyBridge) just be more practical or other. Also a used computer & case would be in order. I do not care how it looks anyone with experience on these builds please reply. leave email or we can SKYPE thanks to all.

 

[captaincharisma]

so you are trying to take apart a bluray set top player and use the parts to make a HTPC?

 

[awallmtb]

What do you want to use your HTPC for? Depending on how old your bluray player is, you might be able to use it for Netflix, playing content from a server on your network, etc. I think it's pretty unlikely that you'd be able to use the bluray player itself to make a Windows PC though - they're typically not x86-based.

 

[Shore Patrol]

thanks for the quick reply that pretty much answers my question.