[VTHTPC]

Hey all! Been monkeying around with XBMC on my comp, I do like it. I think it'll pass the WAF (Wife Approval Factor) for ease of use when I'm not around.

Here's my proposed build - trying to hit the $200 mark.

BIOSTAR A770E3 AM3 AMD 770 ATX
Athlon X2 250
(the above 2 are in a combo deal for $100)
1 GB Kingston DDR3 1066
Palit NEAG2100HD53-2187F GeForce 210 512MB
Cooler Master 360 Elite w/350watt power supply
Logitech Harmony 650 remote.

I have a 2x2TB drives lying around I'm going to use for storage for local playback. I know the case only has 1 3.5" bay - if I need the 2nd one, I can always buy a sled adapter.

My movies are all ripped to m4v (SD) or mp4 (HD) via Handbrake. My TV shows are all in ISO format.

I am out of HDMI inputs on my TV. I have an LG BD550, a Dish DVR 622, and a iPhone all hooked via HDMI (the iPhone is used for Netflix & HBO Go, since it's the only unlimited data I have - I'm somewhat off the grid). I plan on using a DVI to component adapter for video and 1/8" to RCA adapter for audio.

Any problems that could occur that I'm not thinking of?

[eskro]

i'd stick with HDMI,,,,

just get HDMI Switch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018DQ...CV49KETK6H

[poofyhairguy]

I 100% agree. Otherwise it can't have a high WAF, DVI to component is terrible.

Here is one I have that works 100% with Harmonies:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product