Hi guys,
I am looking to build a HTPC that I can use to stream content from my desktop, as well as stream various Internet sources.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 2 weeks
Budget Range: $400, less is always a plus!
System Usage from Most to Least Important: streaming Netflix, Hulu, vudu, 1080P content with lossless audio via XBMC
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No, would prefer to run Linux if I can do so without hindering audio/video quality.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Location: City, State/Region, Country - North Carolina
Parts Preferences: whatever will work best, prefer intel CPUs.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080P
Additional Comments: quiet and conservative
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: straightforward and easy method to stream content from my PC and the Internet.
I have some space requirements, 7" or less in height, and no wider than 14", depth can be up to 20".
I have a spare Corsair 650TX PSU so if that can be incorporated then great. And if I am better off just buying a PS3 or something, I am open to any and all suggestions! Thanks for reading.
I am looking to build a HTPC that I can use to stream content from my desktop, as well as stream various Internet sources.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 2 weeks
Budget Range: $400, less is always a plus!
System Usage from Most to Least Important: streaming Netflix, Hulu, vudu, 1080P content with lossless audio via XBMC
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No, would prefer to run Linux if I can do so without hindering audio/video quality.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Location: City, State/Region, Country - North Carolina
Parts Preferences: whatever will work best, prefer intel CPUs.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080P
Additional Comments: quiet and conservative
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: straightforward and easy method to stream content from my PC and the Internet.
I have some space requirements, 7" or less in height, and no wider than 14", depth can be up to 20".
I have a spare Corsair 650TX PSU so if that can be incorporated then great. And if I am better off just buying a PS3 or something, I am open to any and all suggestions! Thanks for reading.