Approximate Purchase Date: Two weeks from now at the latest, ideally sooner.
Budget Range: As close to $300 (or less) as I can manage, though I can go up to $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Primary usage will be as a DVR for OTA channels, but I'd also like it to serve as a streaming device for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. Doesn't need to stream to other devices or serve as a hub for the house, it's just one TV it'll be attached to - though the option to possibly stream to one other device someday would be nice, if it doesn't add to much to the price.
Are you buying a monitor: No, hooking it up to my plasma
Parts to Upgrade: Starting from scratch
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Prefer newegg.com or Micro Center (cause there's a store in the area and I'm impatient)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Parts Preferences: I don't have much brand loyalty, I just want it to work
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No idea
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p
Additional Comments: The quieter the better, also something that uses as little power as possible
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm trying to completely cut the cord from cable, and my wife "needs" DVR for OTA channels. Every build or guide I've seen has had way more features than I need (it won't be hooked up to surround sound or a projector, there's no need for it to serve as a hub to 18 other devices, I don't want it for gaming), I just need it to serve as a TV tuner/DVR without a DVR subscription price.
Budget Range: As close to $300 (or less) as I can manage, though I can go up to $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Primary usage will be as a DVR for OTA channels, but I'd also like it to serve as a streaming device for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. Doesn't need to stream to other devices or serve as a hub for the house, it's just one TV it'll be attached to - though the option to possibly stream to one other device someday would be nice, if it doesn't add to much to the price.
Are you buying a monitor: No, hooking it up to my plasma
Parts to Upgrade: Starting from scratch
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Prefer newegg.com or Micro Center (cause there's a store in the area and I'm impatient)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Parts Preferences: I don't have much brand loyalty, I just want it to work
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No idea
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p
Additional Comments: The quieter the better, also something that uses as little power as possible
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm trying to completely cut the cord from cable, and my wife "needs" DVR for OTA channels. Every build or guide I've seen has had way more features than I need (it won't be hooked up to surround sound or a projector, there's no need for it to serve as a hub to 18 other devices, I don't want it for gaming), I just need it to serve as a TV tuner/DVR without a DVR subscription price.