2012-09-05, 00:24
what is the cheapest possible build HTPC I can get for XBMC? I've been running XBMC on my original Xbox but I think it's time for an upgrade (my original xbox is starting to act up...)
I don't need something fancy. as long as it can play movies in HD and can run emulators of really old 90's games (NES/Genesis/SNES...MAME and PS1 would be nice too) then I'm good. any recommendations?
I would like:
- a bluray drive with the ability to rip movies if needed
- windows 7 as OS I guess..
- HDMI output (1080p, but also the ability to output to composite if needed (maybe via adapter... sometimes the HDTV isn't available for use..)
- as cheap as possible
- small form factor
- wifi support + remote control support
- prebuilt or not, doesn't matter..
I don't need something fancy. as long as it can play movies in HD and can run emulators of really old 90's games (NES/Genesis/SNES...MAME and PS1 would be nice too) then I'm good. any recommendations?
I would like:
- a bluray drive with the ability to rip movies if needed
- windows 7 as OS I guess..
- HDMI output (1080p, but also the ability to output to composite if needed (maybe via adapter... sometimes the HDTV isn't available for use..)
- as cheap as possible
- small form factor
- wifi support + remote control support
- prebuilt or not, doesn't matter..
