Building a New HTPC PLAYER..
Main fonction Play Bluray files(.m2ts,mkv files)
1-What Hardware should i buy that is capable of decoding DTSHD MA or TRUE HD media
2-What software should i used (XBMC LIVE or XBMC +WINDOWS 7/8)
3-Installation tutorial (Video or anything)
PS:3D [/color][/size]ALSO
(2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: [ -> ]If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....
And what is the hardest way?
(2012-12-19, 19:03)AndoX Wrote: [ -> ] (2012-12-19, 18:49)bluray Wrote: [ -> ]If you want the easiest route, there are two barebones come to mind- MC101 Barebone (A8-4500M) and Intel DC3217IYE.....it should do everything in your list using Windows 7/8.....
And what is the hardest way?
use google, amazon, and newegg to search out component specs, find what you need, order, assemble, install, setup, connect, then enjoy
Did some research...
1-CPU:AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX
2-MTD: Dont know which one is good
3-SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX Media Center/HTPC Case ML03B (Black)
4-PSU?
Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.
(2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: [ -> ]Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.
What software are you using and how did you configure it?
(2012-12-19, 19:48)AndoX Wrote: [ -> ]Did some research...
1-CPU:AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX
You have to be very careful selecting component for A8-5600K. It is a powerful 100W APU, and it'll consume a lot of power and generate a lot of heat. For HTPC, the 65W
AMD A8-5500 is a better choice.....and everything I suggested above will fulfill all your playback needs too....
(2012-12-19, 21:30)AndoX Wrote: [ -> ] (2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: [ -> ]Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.
What software are you using and how did you configure it?
Most of us in here uses Windows 7 and XBMC Eden.....the configurations for bitstreaming HD audio is in my signature...
+1 A8-5500 or even A10-5700 is a better choice for a small case like the ML03 where you'll be limited in the height of the cooler you can use.
An ASUS A85X or Gigabyte A75/A85X motherboard will serve you well.
(2012-12-19, 21:30)AndoX Wrote: [ -> ] (2012-12-19, 20:41)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: [ -> ]Take a look at my build,..I used that same case and have pictures that show the step-by-step progress as I assembled the build.
See link below.
What software are you using and how did you configure it?
I use Windows 7 with XBMC Eden,...can't wait to see what the official Frodo release will be like.
I have Windows start right into XBMC.
For my family, the great thing about Windows is we can dump out of XBMC and use a computer if one of the other family ones are down or in use.
While I initially had all my movies stored on this machine,..I've since moved them to an unRaid server.
and whatever you do,.....DO NOT use Windows 8!