2012-01-27, 03:01
Hey guys,
Well basically I had myself a Windows Based HTPC some years ago, it was amazing, then I moved to the Popcorn Hour A-110, later the C-200. Now I wish to build a nifty XBMC based system again as my A-110 is now broken and my Home Cinema requires a replacement since I stole the C-200 for my bedroom.
I would prefer a small form factor system, either Mini-ITX or Zotac size. I have put together a few bits and pieces, would appreciate any input you guys could offer. I am probably a Group #6, I have about 30TB of HD movies and what not stored on a Synology NAS. Basically looking for something that will play these flawlessly, run XBMC as smoothly as possible and also work across Wireless-N, which I may add the C-200 worked magically on, even when streaming very large 1080p content.
So here are the candidates:
Zotac ZBOX-AD02
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OR
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Zotac ZBOX Blu-Ray HD-ID33
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OR
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ASRock Vision 3D Mini HTPC PC
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OR
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Custom Build:
Mobo : Asus F1A75-I DELUXE
CPU : AMD Llano A6-3500
Case : Can't Decide....
PSU : As required.
RAM : Corsair 8GB Vengeance
HDD : Patriot TORQX 2 64GB SSD
ODD : Pioneer BDR-S06XLB
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, also any suggestions on a suitable case and PSU would be appreciated as I am unsure of the PSU requirements for the Mobo and CPU for this system.
Cheers Guys
Well basically I had myself a Windows Based HTPC some years ago, it was amazing, then I moved to the Popcorn Hour A-110, later the C-200. Now I wish to build a nifty XBMC based system again as my A-110 is now broken and my Home Cinema requires a replacement since I stole the C-200 for my bedroom.
I would prefer a small form factor system, either Mini-ITX or Zotac size. I have put together a few bits and pieces, would appreciate any input you guys could offer. I am probably a Group #6, I have about 30TB of HD movies and what not stored on a Synology NAS. Basically looking for something that will play these flawlessly, run XBMC as smoothly as possible and also work across Wireless-N, which I may add the C-200 worked magically on, even when streaming very large 1080p content.
So here are the candidates:
Zotac ZBOX-AD02
----------------------------
OR
----------------------------
Zotac ZBOX Blu-Ray HD-ID33
----------------------------
OR
----------------------------
ASRock Vision 3D Mini HTPC PC
----------------------------
OR
----------------------------
Custom Build:
Mobo : Asus F1A75-I DELUXE
CPU : AMD Llano A6-3500
Case : Can't Decide....
PSU : As required.
RAM : Corsair 8GB Vengeance
HDD : Patriot TORQX 2 64GB SSD
ODD : Pioneer BDR-S06XLB
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, also any suggestions on a suitable case and PSU would be appreciated as I am unsure of the PSU requirements for the Mobo and CPU for this system.
Cheers Guys