2014-09-24, 19:52
I've been fixated on XBMC ever since there was an xbox 360 update and netflix started running super super slow. I keep going back and forth about how to build my XBMC box.
Goals -
* Want to play 1080p content from file. The box would be gigabit ethernet connected to my network. I have a WD Mybook NAS.
* Want to stream Netflix and other streaming add-ons
* Want to record live 1080 over the air TV. I do not have cable so over the air is all I need.
* Will be running this into my receiver. Can anyone hear the difference between HDMI audio and a digital audio connection?
* Want this to be snappy, even if opening up a large media library (the x-box freaks out when it opens up a 5000 song music library on my main computer)
* Want it to be quite, fanless is preferable
Should I be focused on getting a PCI based PVR, or will a USB one work fine? Do any of the PVR's work on the android machines?
How fast of a CPU will I need. I was looking at some of the mini-ITX mother boards plus an AMD A-1 processor, or one of the Intel J2900 fanless combo boards. Then throw in a PCI PVR
Or would the lowest end celeron Intel NUC work if using a USB PVR?
I realize I could buy a higher end intel NUC or Gigabyte box or a more powerful mini itx intel i5 or AMD A6 build but am not sure if it is needed. I am wanting to go as cheap as possible.
Any advice or links to threads or websites would be great! I can't seem to find too much recent hardware recommendations for XBMC / PVR build
Goals -
* Want to play 1080p content from file. The box would be gigabit ethernet connected to my network. I have a WD Mybook NAS.
* Want to stream Netflix and other streaming add-ons
* Want to record live 1080 over the air TV. I do not have cable so over the air is all I need.
* Will be running this into my receiver. Can anyone hear the difference between HDMI audio and a digital audio connection?
* Want this to be snappy, even if opening up a large media library (the x-box freaks out when it opens up a 5000 song music library on my main computer)
* Want it to be quite, fanless is preferable
Should I be focused on getting a PCI based PVR, or will a USB one work fine? Do any of the PVR's work on the android machines?
How fast of a CPU will I need. I was looking at some of the mini-ITX mother boards plus an AMD A-1 processor, or one of the Intel J2900 fanless combo boards. Then throw in a PCI PVR
Or would the lowest end celeron Intel NUC work if using a USB PVR?
I realize I could buy a higher end intel NUC or Gigabyte box or a more powerful mini itx intel i5 or AMD A6 build but am not sure if it is needed. I am wanting to go as cheap as possible.
Any advice or links to threads or websites would be great! I can't seem to find too much recent hardware recommendations for XBMC / PVR build