[Bigkidoz]

I have a softmodded xbox that has xbmc installed that i'm trying to use as a media center but also have a Via Epia mini pc with XP pro SP2 loaded that is connected to my 46"lcd. Which version of XBMC is better equipped for media center use and is more stable ?

[cotdagoo]

go pc if you're doing anything high def (over 720p)

the original xbox cpu isn't strong enough for HD content.. was the only reason i switched from my xbox

[RW2112]

Actually unless that Via is running a really fast processor on it then you still won't do better than 720P content off of it.

With that said the xbox is still a good machine but all future development of XBMC is geared towards PCs now. So to get everything out of the current builds you should make the move to PC IMHO.

[Bigkidoz]

The via is a 1ghz cpu with 1gig ram so runs as quick as my AMD 3300 pc, main drawback is onboard vga but i dont really need hi def i just want to watch avi's etc on my 46" lcd in reasonable quality. Its very compact being smaller than an STB so fits nicely next to my bluray player/ vcr/xbox/amp/cable stb, i have download the live XBMC so i will make a bootable usb flashdrive and see how it goes.