Noob needs advice - Remote Controls for HTPC Build

[kodekameleon]

I'm considering building a HTPC and one of the things which is a big deal for me is whether the remote can turn it on, or at least bring it back up from standby.

So I have three questions:

1) Do I need a particular remote to be able to do this?
2) Do I need a particular mobo
3) Do I need USB 3 (related to 2 I guess)

I am going to build using a micro ATX mobo.

Thanks for any help and advice.

 

[thently]

You need nothing special just a case that has a remote like this one.

http://www.costcaptain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=TDX_10043114&gclid=CJ2jlvm89rECFUyjtgodgzoAbw

I have this one and the remote turns it off and on just fine. There are many to pick from just google "htpc case with remote"

Thent

 

[rwpritchett]

1) If you are just looking to wake from S3 sleep, then any USB IR remote will do. All recent motherboards allow you to wake from USB. If you get a case with a built-in IR sensor, it may have a 24-pin adapter that allows power on from a full off state. S3 is what you want however, so you don't necessarily need a case with the adapter.

2) No, you don't need a particular motherboard unless you plan to connect the IR to an internal CIR header. USB IR or case integrated IR is a much easier solution.

3) No, you don't need USB 3.0. USB 2.0 is perfectly fine for a USB IR receiver.

 

[kodekameleon]

Thanks for the responses, they were both very helpful.

 

[kodekameleon]

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