2012-01-08, 20:06
Hey there, I'm working on putting together my first HTPC box, and I'd prefer to use linux as the OS. I've already got a linux based server in my home that I'm going to use as a small NAS (2Tb) along with it, so the HTPC itself has "minimal" needs.
I'm wanting to play full 1080P and full HD audio streaming from my NAS (I'll just mount the drives over the network). I'd /like/ to include a remote control for power function as well as control. I definitely want it to be quiet.
That said, I'm looking at the AMD A6-3500 as the main chip / graphics chip and something like this mobo:
http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Socket-Mini...436&sr=8-1
I was hoping someone could jump in here and let me know if that's enough to get what I want (high quality video and audio decoding / streaming over a network), and especially if someone has run a linux build with this chip. The mobo isn't as important ... just one of the few with CIR (which I don't even know how well that works with linux).
I'm going to throw in some basic RAM (2Gb or 4Gb depending on prices) and a small SSD, and that should be about it for the box. Hopefully low heat with some silent fans and a small form factor.
I just don't want to throw $350 or so at it to find out it doesn't do smooth video or doesn't work well with linux (or openelec, which I'd like to try out as well).
I'm wanting to play full 1080P and full HD audio streaming from my NAS (I'll just mount the drives over the network). I'd /like/ to include a remote control for power function as well as control. I definitely want it to be quiet.
That said, I'm looking at the AMD A6-3500 as the main chip / graphics chip and something like this mobo:
http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Socket-Mini...436&sr=8-1
I was hoping someone could jump in here and let me know if that's enough to get what I want (high quality video and audio decoding / streaming over a network), and especially if someone has run a linux build with this chip. The mobo isn't as important ... just one of the few with CIR (which I don't even know how well that works with linux).
I'm going to throw in some basic RAM (2Gb or 4Gb depending on prices) and a small SSD, and that should be about it for the box. Hopefully low heat with some silent fans and a small form factor.
I just don't want to throw $350 or so at it to find out it doesn't do smooth video or doesn't work well with linux (or openelec, which I'd like to try out as well).