1080p Mini ITX HD HTPC Solution

MacLeod_1980 · 2009-08-12 03:13

I was wanting to basically through a post out there to get the opinion of the scene.

I am considering building my second HTPC, I want to be able to play my HD content, but also want something small. I stream all my content, so I don't require a large hard drive.

Here is what I found from a few hours searching online (I have read some of the suggestions on this forum also):

CPU & On-board Video:
Zotac IONITX-A-U
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813500027

Harddrive:
Seagate Momentus 80GB 2.5"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822148444

RAM:
A-DATA 2x1GB DDR2 800MHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820211066

Remote:
Anyware HA-IR01SV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6880121001

Case:
M350 Universal Mini-ITX
http://www.mini-box.com/M350-universal-m...-enclosure

Current Bundle deal on RAM & Remote
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealD...20-211-066

Total price, comes to around $360... any thoughts?

snoxbox · 2009-08-12 04:58

MacLeod_1980 Wrote:any thoughts?

Ditch the 80gb hdd and boot off a USB stick. Cheaper, quieter, cooler.

Frozone · 2009-08-12 09:25

I have the Zotac ION A Board, and HD works perfect. Aeon ShowMix as well runs great. So go for it.

MacLeod_1980 · 2009-08-12 12:43

snoxbox Wrote:Ditch the 80gb hdd and boot off a USB stick. Cheaper, quieter, cooler.

That is an awesome idea, why didn't I think of that Confused

Evin · 2009-08-12 12:46

Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :?

domi55 · 2009-08-12 13:14

Quote:Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :?

The answer is: YES Big Grin

Evin · 2009-08-12 13:23

domi55 Wrote:The answer is: YES

ENDLICH! Zeit wird's. Big Grin

Time to build a nice HTPC with a Zotac-Thingy. Cool

Frozone · 2009-08-12 14:27

Evin Wrote:Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :?

The Killa Sample plays fine. So I guess it will work.

MacLeod_1980 · 2009-08-12 14:31

snoxbox Wrote:Ditch the 80gb hdd and boot off a USB stick. Cheaper, quieter, cooler.

Would you suggest a full install of Ubuntu on the flash drive, with XBMC on top? Or are you talking about XMBC live, if so how does library data get saved?

MacLeod_1980 · 2009-08-12 21:11

Ok I did it, but I ditched the 80gb drive and went for a flash drive, I also went for a newer remote:

Antec Multimedia-Station EZ External IR receiver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811999190

Don' know if anyone is using it, but I will give it a whirl.

snoxbox Fan Posts: 472 Joined: Aug 2005 Reputation: 0	2009-08-12 04:58 Post: #2 MacLeod_1980 Wrote:any thoughts? Ditch the 80gb hdd and boot off a USB stick. Cheaper, quieter, cooler.
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Frozone Senior Member Posts: 127 Joined: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-08-12 09:25 Post: #3 I have the Zotac ION A Board, and HD works perfect. Aeon ShowMix as well runs great. So go for it.
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Evin Senior Member Posts: 142 Joined: Feb 2008 Reputation: 0 Location: Vienna	2009-08-12 12:46 Post: #5 Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :?
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domi55 Junior Member Posts: 44 Joined: May 2008 Reputation: 0 Location: Zurich	2009-08-12 13:14 Post: #6 Quote:Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :? The answer is: YES
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Evin Senior Member Posts: 142 Joined: Feb 2008 Reputation: 0 Location: Vienna	2009-08-12 13:23 Post: #7 domi55 Wrote:The answer is: YES ENDLICH! Zeit wird's. Time to build a nice HTPC with a Zotac-Thingy.
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Frozone Senior Member Posts: 127 Joined: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-08-12 14:27 Post: #8 Evin Wrote:Enough power for handling m2ts-Files, ripped (untouched) from BluRay-Discs? :? The Killa Sample plays fine. So I guess it will work.
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