2011-01-21, 21:06
Ok guys, so many announcements in the past few weeks that it's getting difficult to decide which hardware platform to go with.
Up to a couple of weeks ago I was planning on building my own HTPC with Intel-I3 and a dedicated GT 430 to leverage HD audio, HDMI 1.4 and future 3D capabilities. But then at CES Intel announced their next generation CPU's which supposedly natively supports HD audio, 3D and HDMI 1.4. So that meant that I wouldn't need a dedicated GPU.
Now all the sudden I see the announcement of XBMC being ported to Apple TV2 ($99).
With all these options I'm ever more confused now. I definitely want an XBMC but I want the best bang for the buck. HD audio, HDMI 1.4 and future support for 3D are important.
So what are your thoughts? If you were shopping for a new HTPC which route would you take?
Up to a couple of weeks ago I was planning on building my own HTPC with Intel-I3 and a dedicated GT 430 to leverage HD audio, HDMI 1.4 and future 3D capabilities. But then at CES Intel announced their next generation CPU's which supposedly natively supports HD audio, 3D and HDMI 1.4. So that meant that I wouldn't need a dedicated GPU.
Now all the sudden I see the announcement of XBMC being ported to Apple TV2 ($99).
With all these options I'm ever more confused now. I definitely want an XBMC but I want the best bang for the buck. HD audio, HDMI 1.4 and future support for 3D are important.
So what are your thoughts? If you were shopping for a new HTPC which route would you take?