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$300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - nolegrl - 2012-08-01
I was using a refurb Apple TV 2 to to play my media via XBMC, but unfortunately, a lightning storm claimed its life. I'm now looking for another cheap alternative since I love the XBMC interface and am upset about going back to the folder structure of the Xbox and PS3 for the time being. My budget is $300 at the most.
I've looked at this thread: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?pid=843683%23pid843683#post843683, and would like something in the group 4-6 range. Unfortunately, the boxes that are recommended are already outdated and I can't find them in-stock or for reasonable prices online. Does anyone know of any current cheap boxes that will suit my needs? Thanks!
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - Nimo - 2012-08-01
most z-boxes from zotac should work.
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - nolegrl - 2012-08-01
(2012-08-01, 00:55)Nimo Wrote: most z-boxes from zotac should work.
Any specific specs I should look for?
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - Nimo - 2012-08-01
enough power and not to much money
i dont know what you need. i think an ad04 or so should be enough. but they are all without ram and hdd. just some are full build.
zotac
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - nolegrl - 2012-08-01
(2012-08-01, 01:12)Nimo Wrote: enough power and not to much money
i dont know what you need and how much these boxes costs in usa. i think an ad04 or so should be enough. but they are all without ram and hdd. just some are full build.
Ha ha. By specific specs, I was referring to any minimum processor/graphics card (if going with an Intel model) I should be looking for. I'm not sure what XBMC needs to run smoothly.
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - Nimo - 2012-08-01
this should work. but 300$ is really less. this have more gpu power.
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - GortWillSaveUs - 2012-08-01
I'd recommend looking into the Acer Revo RL70-UR10P.
It comes pre-installed with Windows 7, a wireless keyboard, remote, and all you'd have to do is install XBMC.
I've set this up for a few friends/neighbors and it gives them exactly what they were looking for in a HTPC.
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - Beer40oz - 2012-08-01
(2012-08-01, 14:05)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: I'd recommend looking into the Acer Revo RL70-UR10P.
It comes pre-installed with Windows 7, a wireless keyboard, remote, and all you'd have to do is install XBMC.
I've set this up for a few friends/neighbors and it gives them exactly what they were looking for in a HTPC.
I advice the same... this one is great.
I did a thread on it somewhere.
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - Zenith - 2012-08-01
This is an interesting bare-bone unit. I don't know if it is available in US.
http://global.shuttle.com/main/productsDetail?productId=1567 (150 euros)
Or if like to add a videoboard or audiocard and sata 3
http://www.shuttle.eu/it/prodotti/mini-pc/sh67h3/panoramica/ (239 euros)
RE: $300 Pre-built HTPC for XBMC? - GortWillSaveUs - 2012-08-01
(2012-08-01, 16:11)Beer40oz Wrote:(2012-08-01, 14:05)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: I'd recommend looking into the Acer Revo RL70-UR10P.
It comes pre-installed with Windows 7, a wireless keyboard, remote, and all you'd have to do is install XBMC.
I've set this up for a few friends/neighbors and it gives them exactly what they were looking for in a HTPC.
I advice the same... this one is great.
Here it is: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=132320&highlight=rl70