2012-05-29, 09:32
Hey guys,
I've just been lucky enough to inherit a heap of cash and my dream has always been to build the absolute best XBMC HTPC that money can buy.
The Home Theater itself is currently under construction so I'm looking to get the HTPC built asap so i can hook up my snazzy new B&W's
I'd prefer to build myself as opposed to buying one of these ready built mini itx types that i have seen so what do you guys recommend ?
best options for case, motherboard, cpu, video, boot hard drive, master storage (I want to have at least an 8TB tank with a fast wireless option), remote, audio card, amplifier/receiver/pre-amp etc etc
I currently have a HT OMEGA CLARO HALO audio card from my old box - would this be suitable for a new-gen system that can handle the highest bit rates / true hd etc ?
this will be 100% dedicated XBMC - so would prefer not to mess around with windows etc - im assuming my best bet is XBMC Live ?
I will update this thread with the complete build process for those that are interested
I appreciate your input and many thanks in advance !
I've just been lucky enough to inherit a heap of cash and my dream has always been to build the absolute best XBMC HTPC that money can buy.
The Home Theater itself is currently under construction so I'm looking to get the HTPC built asap so i can hook up my snazzy new B&W's
I'd prefer to build myself as opposed to buying one of these ready built mini itx types that i have seen so what do you guys recommend ?
best options for case, motherboard, cpu, video, boot hard drive, master storage (I want to have at least an 8TB tank with a fast wireless option), remote, audio card, amplifier/receiver/pre-amp etc etc
I currently have a HT OMEGA CLARO HALO audio card from my old box - would this be suitable for a new-gen system that can handle the highest bit rates / true hd etc ?
this will be 100% dedicated XBMC - so would prefer not to mess around with windows etc - im assuming my best bet is XBMC Live ?
I will update this thread with the complete build process for those that are interested
I appreciate your input and many thanks in advance !