2016-08-10, 11:13
Hi,
As the title states I'm looking for a new HTPC with Windows OS and preferably a S/PDIF out. I'm currently using a Revo 85 with 32gb but feel like it is struggling sometimes so I'd like to look at what's around today and HTPC's that are high end CPU etc etc so they'll last a bit longer and be more future proof.
I've played with Android and just don't like it, it seems a pain to be able to the the simplest things and as such I would prefer to stay with Windows OS.
I'd prefer pre-built options, gone through all the zbox type options and most don't have S/PDIF and are 'barebones' which I just can't be bothered with.
S/PDIF is required as I has an old Marantz A/V which is working perfectly fine but has no HDMI passthrough but has S/PDIF ports (purchased in 2002).
I'm open to the idea of a proper PC, i.e.a tower will all the bell and whistles. A friend suggested something with an AMD A6 CPU? I don't mind if its setup is excessive for HTPC / Kodi.
Just trying to find something with really good hardware and disk space etc.
It will mainly be used as main HTPC but also as other things such as Dev platform for Kodi skinning, Github for the same and various other things connected to Kodi.
Any suggestions / recommendations are welcome, I've gone through the main threads but not seeing anything for my needs jump out at me so hence the reason for a separate thread.
Price range isn't a primary factor, but something in the hundred's and not thousands is preferred.
Thanks in advance for your time and input.
Mike.
As the title states I'm looking for a new HTPC with Windows OS and preferably a S/PDIF out. I'm currently using a Revo 85 with 32gb but feel like it is struggling sometimes so I'd like to look at what's around today and HTPC's that are high end CPU etc etc so they'll last a bit longer and be more future proof.
I've played with Android and just don't like it, it seems a pain to be able to the the simplest things and as such I would prefer to stay with Windows OS.
I'd prefer pre-built options, gone through all the zbox type options and most don't have S/PDIF and are 'barebones' which I just can't be bothered with.
S/PDIF is required as I has an old Marantz A/V which is working perfectly fine but has no HDMI passthrough but has S/PDIF ports (purchased in 2002).
I'm open to the idea of a proper PC, i.e.a tower will all the bell and whistles. A friend suggested something with an AMD A6 CPU? I don't mind if its setup is excessive for HTPC / Kodi.
Just trying to find something with really good hardware and disk space etc.
It will mainly be used as main HTPC but also as other things such as Dev platform for Kodi skinning, Github for the same and various other things connected to Kodi.
Any suggestions / recommendations are welcome, I've gone through the main threads but not seeing anything for my needs jump out at me so hence the reason for a separate thread.
Price range isn't a primary factor, but something in the hundred's and not thousands is preferred.
Thanks in advance for your time and input.
Mike.
