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First HTPC

  • 23-08-2012 9:49am
    #1
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Looking to get a HTPC.
    Will need it to do the following:
    Be able to stream from the web (sites like LiveOnlineFooty and FlashSportStreams etc) - currently hook up my laptop to do this and it's hassle.
    Be able to play all formats of music and video.
    That's about it.
    Once it's quiet and has smooth playback I'm happy.
    Was looking at this: http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/computers/80001279/asrock_ion_3d_152d_atom_d525_2gb_320gb_gt218_ion/details.aspx
    Would it be ok for what I need?
    I could also build if I was persuaded of the advantages.
    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Taltos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    Am thinking of something similar. Think the one you linked to should be fine - RAM you might look to increase at some point, might be a bit slow but if you are just watching online it really should be fine.

    Will be curious to see how you get on. Not sure if you saw it but for another 200 you get a Blu Ray player and the extra RAM - little bit pricey I agree but even so.

    Not sure about Komplett but when sold from other outlets these units come without an OS so please prepare for that - whether you buy Win 7 or use something else - think for the 3D functionality though you might need Win 7.


  • #3
    MaceFace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,697 ✭✭✭MaceFace


    Earlier this week I would have said: for that price, I would be looking at something quite different. See here

    I would probably skip the BR and go for Linux over Windows.
    Also if you go for a 320GB HD, that would be significantly cheaper than the 2TB in the link.


    However, now I am thinking NAS and thin client (Raspberry PI?) with XBMC?


  • #4
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭BigCon


    Changed my mind altogether since and just bought a Boxee!


  • #5
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭BigCon


    I also have a PC (specs below) that I was thinking of using as a HTPC.
    It's noisy enough so I suppose I'd have to change the fans to quieter ones (any other ideas).
    I assume I'd have to add a HDMI out also?
    What else (hardware wise)?

    CORE-2-QUAD 4x2,4Ghz Q6600/ATI RADEON HD2600
    512MB/500GB/4GB
    Model: ANL-82581
    .
    CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q6600 4x2.4GHz INTEL
    Model: Kentsfield FSB 1066 | 8Mo cache | GO Rev.
    .
    VGA: ATI RADEON 2600PRO 512MB PCi-E 16x Card
    Mainboard: ASUS P5KPL-CM, G31 (dual PC2-6400U
    DDR2)
    Memory: 4,00 GB DDR2 PC800 Kingston
    HDD: 500GB MAXTOR 7200rpm SATA-II 32MB Cache
    DVD Writer: Drive DVD±RW LG-GH22 LS15 (LG 22x
    DVD Writer Dual Layer)
    Cardreader: 52 in 1 Cardreader
    USB Ports: 3x Front USB / 4x Backside
    Case: A-Dis Ankermann Case ATX 905 Black Line
    Power: 600Watt Power Supply
    FireWire: no
    #
    Audio Chipset: Integrated 8 Channel (7.1 Channel
    Surround)
    #
    Ethernet: Integrated 10/100/1000 Network LAN Adapter
    #
    Cooler: CoolerMaster CPU cooler Xilence 22dbA Frozen
    Fighter


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