2014-02-17, 05:12
About to build HTPC - want it predominantly for XBMC with full 1080 & 3D capable performance
Spec for $$$, at $319 (bare - will add SSD & Memory) the ZBox ID83 looks like my choice - just looking for a sanity check endorsement that I can't do too much wrong here.
What else should I consider at this price?
In the Zbox range, the ID88 is very similar price - has the 2500 vs 4000 graphics though, although faster CPU.
In the NUCs they are either less, or more $$ - don't think I need the i5 specs and the i3 has lower spec/ features than the ID83 (which includes optical audio port)
Am I missing anything? What else should I look at before I pull the trigger?
Spec for $$$, at $319 (bare - will add SSD & Memory) the ZBox ID83 looks like my choice - just looking for a sanity check endorsement that I can't do too much wrong here.
What else should I consider at this price?
In the Zbox range, the ID88 is very similar price - has the 2500 vs 4000 graphics though, although faster CPU.
In the NUCs they are either less, or more $$ - don't think I need the i5 specs and the i3 has lower spec/ features than the ID83 (which includes optical audio port)
Am I missing anything? What else should I look at before I pull the trigger?
