[ItzMar]

I recently went with a 3700 Acer revo which I planned on using ubuntu for Xbmc.

Alas, the box came with windows 7 installed, I already knew that this box would be fine running Xbmc through windows but this is where it fails.

Gaming.

Now I know that this is not what this nettop was built to handle but after trying some games I own that are already compatible with a xbox360 controller I got drawn into wanting to play serious Sam hd and a few select others through my Xbmc box. The Acer revo couldn't push through 16fps on most games and couldnt run the java based game Minecraft well at all.

So I am looking for suggestions on a box that would be able to handle "light" gaming and still function as a small form factor nettop that is quiet/silent.

I appreciate any input.

ItzMar

[poofyhairguy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6856158018

[ItzMar]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6856158018

That machine looks pretty decent!

Although I wasnt looking to spend that much money. Could you recommend something inbetween my current revo and this Asrock?

Appreciate it!

[poofyhairguy]

Mac Mini:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/sh...MINI-INDEX

[ItzMar]

Mac Mini:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/sh...MINI-INDEX

I live I the uk and unfortunately prices on the latest mac mini are the same if not more than the Asrock.

[poofyhairguy]

Your best bet then is to wait a little to see what the top fusion system is.

[DejaVu]

Or do what my pal has recently done. Built his own!

Bloody thing is like lightening and cost him just under £350!
Puts my Revo R3610 to shame and it's only slightly bigger.

[vinistois]

that asrock system is pretty slick. I'd be all over that.

[ItzMar]

Or do what my pal has recently done. Built his own!

Bloody thing is like lightening and cost him just under £350!
Puts my Revo R3610 to shame and it's only slightly bigger.

What spec is his build?