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**PatK** · 2013-09-10, 23:18

(2013-05-18, 13:36)Ned Scott Wrote: The best device for XBMC is going to be something that is desktop-class in power. If you want small and good looking, I would recommend the Intel NUC. You can get them configured with RAM and a small USB drive with OpenELEC for under $300, maybe close to $250.

ARM devices are great, and the future of XBMC, but for the time being, you simply cannot beat the desktop-class (x86) CPU for XBMC. It will likely be that way for another two years at least.

I'll agree with Ned on this. I've been looking for a small box for family/relatives that is simple, acts like hardware and priced like a gift (because unless they get it for free, they wouldn't spend a dime) and have come to the conclusion that XBMC's time on these boxes isn't here yet and I'm not well heeled enough to fork out for i3 systems as a gift.

**Dougie Fresh** · 2013-09-10, 23:27

Celeron 847, 1007U, 1037U is IMHO really the best x86 value for running OpenELEC.

~~Ned Scott~~ · 2013-09-11, 08:09

(2013-09-10, 21:17)StrictlySparta Wrote: for crying out loud, every forum i look into is full of non-relevent bull with everyone trying to make the most wittiest comment without actually helping,

Hope this ACTUALLY helps.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-Midnight...B00CI7O8G0

The topic of the thread was "best" device for XBMC. The Gbox Midnight is faaaaar from the best. Not a bad box, not at all, but certainly not the best.

**Dougie Fresh** · 2013-09-11, 15:40

The funny thing too is there are some really good answers here. I am not sure what the beef is.

smera · 2013-09-11, 15:47

What do you think about Reko QT921 Quad Core Android 4.2.2 Google TV Player, 2GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, Rokchip 3188 quad core, 1.5 GHz
http://dx.com/p/reko-qt921-quad-core-and...ack-241064

artrafael · 2013-09-11, 16:06

(2013-09-11, 15:40)Dougie Fresh Wrote: The funny thing too is there are some really good answers here. I am not sure what the beef is.

Probably a shill for the company selling that box through Amazon UK. Look at all the glowing "reviews" for it... makes you wonder. Wink

zuberilol · (This post was last modified: 2014-01-24, 11:33 by zuberilol.)

I think the best system would be one of the 'Gigabyte Brix' boxes, probably the 'Gigabyte GB-BXi3-4010 i3 BRIX' or higher.
I would also suggest to chuck an OpenElec version of XBMC on there

After that you'd just need to purchase some SO-DIMM DDR3 Memory and a Small SSD or 2.5" Laptop drive, or if you wanna go real cheap a small USB3 Stick.

reference links
http://openelec.tv/get-openelec
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/list.aspx?s=47&ck=104

jeinnor · 2014-01-24, 13:47

I hope I am not hijacking, but I thought it would be best to add than start new.

I am wanting to use XBMC for Movies that can play 1080p with full DTS-MA! Would like to be able to use netflix and Hulu as well as use the full AEON Flux Skin. Currently using a full blown pc and it runs very well, but feel that it might be a bit overkill, however maybe wrong as I have not tested anything else!

I have been looking at the various Mygica products http://www.mygica.com and looked at reviews, but cannot see if anyone has tried formats and addons I would like to have as well?

Can one continue to advise please?

Very keen on the Intel Nuc as well, but just not sure :-(

Skram0 · 2014-01-26, 11:38

Pretty active thread for not hearing from the OP since 2013-05-18 04:06. Smile

But that guy sounded like a language translator anyway..

klron650 · (This post was last modified: 2014-02-28, 20:12 by klron650.)

I have to say that after owning an OUYA, Yes, I said an OUYA, (I did not buy it for it's gaming features, only XBMC which comes pre-installed), for almost 2 months now it has to be one of the best devices for running XBMC and I have used XBMC on a Macbook Pro, Sero tablet, and an ATV II. First off for the price you can't beat it, I paid $89 on Amazon. Second for a very small form factor, the hardware is very nice (Quad Core 1.7 GHz Processor, HDMI, Nvidia, the controller is solid (has a built in track pad) and with Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wireless, (while not the greatest) and USB Port. I have since added a Hausbell wireless Keyboard to the OUYA for it's better keyboard capabilities. I also like the endless apps you can run on it and it's sideloading abilities. I hear so many people bad mouth the OUYA for gaming, but have failed to see its potential for running XBMC. As apposed to buying a laptop or an ATV II which is fetching big money, look at the OUYA, you will not be disappointed. We have 5 people at my job using the OUYA and we all love it....

vegetto · 2014-03-29, 19:19

(2014-02-28, 19:07)klron650 Wrote: I have to say that after owning an OUYA, Yes, I said an OUYA, (I did not buy it for it's gaming features, only XBMC which comes pre-installed), for almost 2 months now it has to be one of the best devices for running XBMC and I have used XBMC on a Macbook Pro, Sero tablet, and an ATV II. First off for the price you can't beat it, I paid $89 on Amazon. Second for a very small form factor, the hardware is very nice (Quad Core 1.7 GHz Processor, HDMI, Nvidia, the controller is solid (has a built in track pad) and with Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wireless, (while not the greatest) and USB Port. I have since added a Hausbell wireless Keyboard to the OUYA for it's better keyboard capabilities. I also like the endless apps you can run on it and it's sideloading abilities. I hear so many people bad mouth the OUYA for gaming, but have failed to see its potential for running XBMC. As apposed to buying a laptop or an ATV II which is fetching big money, look at the OUYA, you will not be disappointed. We have 5 people at my job using the OUYA and we all love it....

can anyone back this up? i'm looking for a device as well to run xbmc and haven't yet found anything to my liking. i want something easy, powerful and stable. cost does not matter (even tho i was looking at the ouya, cost really does not matter). but when i say cost does not matter, i don't want overkill, just reliability and speed. i've looked at systems like ouya, but was very unimpressed. seems to me if this poster's review is true, ouya may be the better one to have in this price range. i've also looked at the intel nuc, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6856102035 - but if i spend this much, i want to be sure it does well. any help will be appreciated!

Xeno43 · (This post was last modified: 2014-03-29, 23:42 by Xeno43.)

I've heard nothing but good things about the Ouya for XBMC. Though I wouldn't pay $100 for it, as it only runs marginally better than the raspberry pi. If you can get it for ~70 though I'd go for it.

I'd wait until a deal like this happens again http://slickdeals.net/f/6810362-amazon-g...edit-69-99?

calev · 2014-03-30, 00:20

(2014-03-29, 23:39)Xeno43 Wrote: I've heard nothing but good things about the Ouya for XBMC. Though I wouldn't pay $100 for it, as it only runs marginally better than the raspberry pi. If you can get it for ~70 though I'd go for it.

I'd wait until a deal like this happens again http://slickdeals.net/f/6810362-amazon-g...edit-69-99?

Not in terms of speed. Its way faster. Way faster. Everything else its really not as good. I pretty much just use it for add ons. The ones the pi still struggles with. Not a huge fan of the Ouya remote either.

nickr · 2014-03-30, 01:36

Does ouya do dts passthrough yet?
Does ouya do mpeg2 in hardware yet?

**nooryani84** · 2014-03-30, 05:39

I think we need a flow chart for XBMC HW and SW Tongue

For instance if you don't need MPEG2 or bluray you could easily go with the Ouya (maybe it does Bluray?) Otherwise you'll either need to a.) spend some time tweaking your build b.) get a cheap x86 PC

In terms of price, starting with the lowest i think i might recommend something along these lines:
RPi -> random android box -> Ouya->slightly better. but more expensive random android box -> Intel NUC Bay Trail -> Intel NUC Haswell or an AMD APU