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Building a New HTPC PLAYER..

Main fonction Play Bluray files(.m2ts,mkv files)

1-What Hardware should i buy that is capable of decoding DTSHD MA or TRUE HD media

2-What software should i used (XBMC LIVE or XBMC +WINDOWS 7/8)

3-Installation tutorial (Video or anything)

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#2
If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....
>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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(2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....

And what is the hardest way?
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(2012-12-19, 19:03)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....

And what is the hardest way?

use google, amazon, and newegg to search out component specs, find what you need, order, assemble, install, setup, connect, then enjoy
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(2012-12-19, 19:03)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....

And what is the hardest way?
Shopping for individual component and build the entire HTPC from scratch....

Here is another option- "Shuttle xh61v and Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz".....

>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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(2012-12-19, 19:12)bluray Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 19:03)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....

And what is the hardest way?
Shopping for individual component and build the entire HTPC from scratch....

Yes

Here is another option- "Shuttle xh61v and Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz".....

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#7
Did some research...

1-CPU:AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX
2-MTD: Dont know which one is good
3-SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX Media Center/HTPC Case ML03B (Black)
4-PSU?
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#8
Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.
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(2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.

What software are you using and how did you configure it?
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(2012-12-19, 19:48)AndoX Wrote: Did some research...

1-CPU:AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX
You have to be very careful selecting component for A8-5600K. It is a powerful 100W APU, and it'll consume a lot of power and generate a lot of heat. For HTPC, the 65W AMD A8-5500 is a better choice.....and everything I suggested above will fulfill all your playback needs too....


(2012-12-19, 21:30)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.

What software are you using and how did you configure it?
Most of us in here uses Windows 7 and XBMC Eden.....the configurations for bitstreaming HD audio is in my signature...

>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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(2012-12-19, 22:45)bluray Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 19:48)AndoX Wrote: Did some research...

1-CPU:AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX
You have to be very careful selecting component for A8-5600K. It is a powerful 100W APU, and it'll consume a lot of power and generate a lot of heat. For HTPC, the 65W AMD A8-5500 is a better choice.....and everything I suggested above will fulfill all your playback needs too....

What MTD are you using with this CPU?

(2012-12-19, 21:30)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.

What software are you using and how did you configure it?
Most of us in here uses Windows 7 and XBMC Eden.....the configurations for bitstreaming HD audio is in my signature...

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#12
+1 A8-5500 or even A10-5700 is a better choice for a small case like the ML03 where you'll be limited in the height of the cooler you can use.

An ASUS A85X or Gigabyte A75/A85X motherboard will serve you well.
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(2012-12-19, 23:55)AndoX Wrote: What MTD are you using with this CPU?
MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 FM2.....

>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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(2012-12-20, 00:05)bluray Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 23:55)AndoX Wrote: What MTD are you using with this CPU?
MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 FM2.....

This MTD is not Mini ATX
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(2012-12-19, 21:30)AndoX Wrote:
(2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.

What software are you using and how did you configure it?

I use Windows 7 with XBMC Eden,...can't wait to see what the official Frodo release will be like.
I have Windows start right into XBMC.

For my family, the great thing about Windows is we can dump out of XBMC and use a computer if one of the other family ones are down or in use.
While I initially had all my movies stored on this machine,..I've since moved them to an unRaid server.


and whatever you do,.....DO NOT use Windows 8!
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