2014-02-25, 02:03
Hello everyone! I am new here and just found this forum and have been reading up. I am going to drop my cable, Comcrap, and go with an RCA ANT751 antenna and then get a HTPC with XBMC
Now my question is build or buy? I have built a few PCs, but years ago. I know hardware changes and I was wondering what does everyone recommend for building or buying? I don't mind doing either.
Here is what I am looking at:
* DVR Antenna TV, need TV tuner
* WIFI, RFI remote, USB ports
* Not a gamer, don't need bleeding edge
* Looking for VALUE performance
* Windows 8, it's what I know
* Was thinking I would use my current Blu-ray player
* Stream media, add-on channels, DVD library
Here's what I am thinking, I am new to this and need help. I was reading this site on what to do: http://lifehacker.com/5936546/how-i-buil...-under-500
I know hardware changes fast in the PC world and I don't want to drop more than $400 tops! I need your expertise folks. Can I buy this under $400 or should I build it? What does everyone recommend if I build? Is there a kit, do I buy it from Fry's or shop around, what do I get?
Thank You for reading and helping me cut the cord.
Now my question is build or buy? I have built a few PCs, but years ago. I know hardware changes and I was wondering what does everyone recommend for building or buying? I don't mind doing either.
Here is what I am looking at:
* DVR Antenna TV, need TV tuner
* WIFI, RFI remote, USB ports
* Not a gamer, don't need bleeding edge
* Looking for VALUE performance
* Windows 8, it's what I know
* Was thinking I would use my current Blu-ray player
* Stream media, add-on channels, DVD library
Here's what I am thinking, I am new to this and need help. I was reading this site on what to do: http://lifehacker.com/5936546/how-i-buil...-under-500
I know hardware changes fast in the PC world and I don't want to drop more than $400 tops! I need your expertise folks. Can I buy this under $400 or should I build it? What does everyone recommend if I build? Is there a kit, do I buy it from Fry's or shop around, what do I get?
Thank You for reading and helping me cut the cord.