2012-09-14, 18:23
Ok, this is a little overwhelming, but I think I'm ready to dive in.
Very much wanting to finally axe cable and step up to an htpc w/ xbmc for the living room. My basic wish list - no real need for a large hd - I've got an external 3tb usb 3.0 drive that holds a lot of my media files (and I eventually would like to upgrade to some sort of scalable media server). So SSD for the OS.
I'd like a bluray drive (but don't see the need to write blurays). Some web surfing capabilities will be important - espn3 and the like. 1080 video playback, but no need for 3d. I've read through a lot of this thread (no, not all 90+ pages), and am wondering if the stuff on the front page is a little dated now.
Would I want the SSD to be sata 3 instead of 2? Does that matter? Never done a build of any kind, so any hints or tips or pointed "buy this you moron" posts are welcome!
ETA: is there any major difference between running xbmc on ubuntu/windows aside from netflix? my tv has a netflix app, so that isn't an issue. also, can someone explain tv tuners/cable cards and if i'll need one? i have an antenna that I've used on my desktop, but the desktop has a built in tuner (i think). i would definitely want the ability to have this work as a dvr...which might mean i need a non ssd internally afterall?
Very much wanting to finally axe cable and step up to an htpc w/ xbmc for the living room. My basic wish list - no real need for a large hd - I've got an external 3tb usb 3.0 drive that holds a lot of my media files (and I eventually would like to upgrade to some sort of scalable media server). So SSD for the OS.
I'd like a bluray drive (but don't see the need to write blurays). Some web surfing capabilities will be important - espn3 and the like. 1080 video playback, but no need for 3d. I've read through a lot of this thread (no, not all 90+ pages), and am wondering if the stuff on the front page is a little dated now.
Would I want the SSD to be sata 3 instead of 2? Does that matter? Never done a build of any kind, so any hints or tips or pointed "buy this you moron" posts are welcome!
ETA: is there any major difference between running xbmc on ubuntu/windows aside from netflix? my tv has a netflix app, so that isn't an issue. also, can someone explain tv tuners/cable cards and if i'll need one? i have an antenna that I've used on my desktop, but the desktop has a built in tuner (i think). i would definitely want the ability to have this work as a dvr...which might mean i need a non ssd internally afterall?