2013-11-22, 04:44
Hi,
I'm going to build my first HTPC and I have a few questions.
Any help would be great.
I want to build a low cost Win8.1 HTPC but I'm getting stuck on which CPU to get.
Intel Pentium G3420 $79
AMD A6-6400K $75
Is the chose as clear cut as suggested here?
CPU comparison
The advantage of the intel chip is good here but AMD motherboards seem to be better equiped ie: more sata 3 connections etc.
Not sure whether to go intel or AMD.
Also I wanted to go Win8.1 after hearing about the remote desktop app that allows for connection from tablets.
The idea of being able to control the PC from a tablet seems desirable but are there any draw backs to this that I may not have considered? Is a high cost, high powered tablet require for the desktop app?
I'm going to build my first HTPC and I have a few questions.
Any help would be great.
I want to build a low cost Win8.1 HTPC but I'm getting stuck on which CPU to get.
Intel Pentium G3420 $79
AMD A6-6400K $75
Is the chose as clear cut as suggested here?
CPU comparison
The advantage of the intel chip is good here but AMD motherboards seem to be better equiped ie: more sata 3 connections etc.
Not sure whether to go intel or AMD.
Also I wanted to go Win8.1 after hearing about the remote desktop app that allows for connection from tablets.
The idea of being able to control the PC from a tablet seems desirable but are there any draw backs to this that I may not have considered? Is a high cost, high powered tablet require for the desktop app?