- Feb 9, 2009
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Hi guys, basically I'm not sure if a Mini-ITX build is worth it or not for a cheap HTPC at home. I have a 46" HDTV, and a really good wireless router 2 bedroms away.
Basically I want a fast booting Mini PC, at low cost, and low power consumption, that will be able to stay on in idle or on load for longer periods of time (maybe a full day, in between days if possible). It can work with Windows 8, or Linux (OpenELEC), and has to be under 250 U$D if possible.
The most CONS I see doing research of various motherboards, and hardware in general is:
No hardware acceleration for Silverlight under Netflix for most.
Overheating issues for most, but to be expected (will mod fans)
Wireless adapters seem to suck for the most part (will have to go wired if streaming 1080p mkv's is noticeably choppy)
Pre-assembled systems from Zotec & Foxconn seem to not last more than 2 years for most reviews, mind you, some of them use them as servers (newegg, amazon, tigerdirect, etc...)
USB 3.0 ports seem to be horrible on most mini ITX motherboards I've seen, don't know why.
And finally... ATOM microprocessors VS Socket LGA 1155... obviously the ATOM microprocessors will be much cheaper, so I have to ignore the LGA 1155 Intel CPU's...
Would this motherboard be a good start?
Intel DN2800MT Mini-ITX 105 U$D
Basically I want a fast booting Mini PC, at low cost, and low power consumption, that will be able to stay on in idle or on load for longer periods of time (maybe a full day, in between days if possible). It can work with Windows 8, or Linux (OpenELEC), and has to be under 250 U$D if possible.
The most CONS I see doing research of various motherboards, and hardware in general is:
No hardware acceleration for Silverlight under Netflix for most.
Overheating issues for most, but to be expected (will mod fans)
Wireless adapters seem to suck for the most part (will have to go wired if streaming 1080p mkv's is noticeably choppy)
Pre-assembled systems from Zotec & Foxconn seem to not last more than 2 years for most reviews, mind you, some of them use them as servers (newegg, amazon, tigerdirect, etc...)
USB 3.0 ports seem to be horrible on most mini ITX motherboards I've seen, don't know why.
And finally... ATOM microprocessors VS Socket LGA 1155... obviously the ATOM microprocessors will be much cheaper, so I have to ignore the LGA 1155 Intel CPU's...
Would this motherboard be a good start?
Intel DN2800MT Mini-ITX 105 U$D
Code:
http://www.mini-box.com/Intel-DN2800MT-Mini-ITX-Motherboard
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