Budget DIY HTPC hardware for XBMC?
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@JUICESIX90
Im confused though, I thought you said you wanted it to play blu-ray RIPS, not actual blu-rays.
...just to clarify, the acer revo won't play a Blu-ray disc as it doesn't have a disc drive i don't think. but it will play Rips in the form of an avi or mkv etc.

As for the linux situation witht he remote, I'm really not sure there as i just use a wireless keyboard and mouse. I can't help you at all there, sorry!

@gui
I think that setup is expensive frm that provider. don't forget about the matx power supply you'll need as well.
your setup = £300, now here's what i think:
Asus TS-8B1 Silver/Black Slim mATX Tower Case (with 250W PSU)
MSI MS-7528 G31M3-F Socket 775 mATX motherboard
The same CPU, but get a Heatsink!!!
and why get a HD DVD + Blu-ray? HD DVD is basically dead - get a blu-ray drive alone for a cheaper price here.
+ Same RAM.
so my list would cost £223 - a saving of £77. Big Grin
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[No subject] - by badmoviesnbeer - 2009-05-27, 03:23
[No subject] - by Hunta - 2009-05-27, 10:33
[No subject] - by ShadeBlack - 2009-05-27, 14:26
[No subject] - by JUICESIX90 - 2009-05-27, 21:51
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[No subject] - by ShadeBlack - 2009-05-30, 02:32
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