2011-05-18, 12:20
Hi , although this is my first post i've been reading these forums for a long time and have had an xbmc machine running for quite a while.
But now I'm going to build myself a mini-itx machine so i can hide my old xbmc machine away and use it as a server.
The hardware im thinking about using is
CPU: i3 2100t
MB: H67M-ITX/HT (comes with remote and reciever)
Case: M350 Universal Mini-ITX enclosure or Antec ISK100
HDD: OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD
I know the cpu is more than enough power but i dont want to upgrade for as long as possible.
Now what I realy can't decide on is which case to get.
I like the m350 because i can put the IR reciever behind the front plate so it is out of sight, but will the mb and cpu heatsink/fan fit?
I like this ISK100 because it is cheaper and comes with a power supply. but i hate how the fan protrudes from the case.
Also has anyone used this board with openelec? I want a remote and reciever that will work without much set up as i dont know linux at all.
What are your opinions?
But now I'm going to build myself a mini-itx machine so i can hide my old xbmc machine away and use it as a server.
The hardware im thinking about using is
CPU: i3 2100t
MB: H67M-ITX/HT (comes with remote and reciever)
Case: M350 Universal Mini-ITX enclosure or Antec ISK100
HDD: OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD
I know the cpu is more than enough power but i dont want to upgrade for as long as possible.
Now what I realy can't decide on is which case to get.
I like the m350 because i can put the IR reciever behind the front plate so it is out of sight, but will the mb and cpu heatsink/fan fit?
I like this ISK100 because it is cheaper and comes with a power supply. but i hate how the fan protrudes from the case.
Also has anyone used this board with openelec? I want a remote and reciever that will work without much set up as i dont know linux at all.
What are your opinions?