2011-02-05, 17:44
So i tried out XBMC on my laptop over my Ubuntu 10.04 install. Worked like a charm and loved it once i realized that I'll to manually add some of the DVD's because they weren't named right (The Greatest Game Ever Played= ISO name "TGGEP").
Anyway I wiped another laptop completely clean and tried XBMC live. Once i got past the installation issues (mistakes on my part obviously) I absolutely loved the speed and stuff. Now I'm looking to build me a HTPC to put in the bedroom (Share my house with my sister and brother in law, and i don't trust my bro-in-law to not mess it up).
So i started reading a bunch of threads on here trying to find out the parts to make the best/ideal HTPC for my needs. I'm not worried about the HDD, Case, or RAM (I'm assuming any DDR3 is fine, I had a 2X2GB DRR3 PC12800, latency 8 in mind).
My real problem is getting the right MoBO, CPU, and GPU. From reading around the GeForce GT430 is a safe bet.
My Requirements for the HTPC are:
Be able to rip DVD's to ISO ( I guess i'll have to run XBMC over Ubuntu to be able to rip DVD's unless XBMC can support this)
Connect to TV 1080p is preferred but if price is an issue then 1080i is fine.
Be able to play the sound over the HDMI
Built in Wireless N 300Mbs (preferred not necessary as I have a USB one)
Atleast 1 eSata port (if not on MoBo then a good add on card)
Use the least amount of energy possible while still being able to Rip DVD's
Extras:
Bluetooth built in would be nice but if it costs even $5 more than not worth it since i have like 3 tiny USB bluetooth dongles.
Budget would be $250 but i'll go to $300 if i have to
I'm sorry for this really long post but i'd like to give you all the info so you can give me your best advice.
Anyway I wiped another laptop completely clean and tried XBMC live. Once i got past the installation issues (mistakes on my part obviously) I absolutely loved the speed and stuff. Now I'm looking to build me a HTPC to put in the bedroom (Share my house with my sister and brother in law, and i don't trust my bro-in-law to not mess it up).
So i started reading a bunch of threads on here trying to find out the parts to make the best/ideal HTPC for my needs. I'm not worried about the HDD, Case, or RAM (I'm assuming any DDR3 is fine, I had a 2X2GB DRR3 PC12800, latency 8 in mind).
My real problem is getting the right MoBO, CPU, and GPU. From reading around the GeForce GT430 is a safe bet.
My Requirements for the HTPC are:
Be able to rip DVD's to ISO ( I guess i'll have to run XBMC over Ubuntu to be able to rip DVD's unless XBMC can support this)
Connect to TV 1080p is preferred but if price is an issue then 1080i is fine.
Be able to play the sound over the HDMI
Built in Wireless N 300Mbs (preferred not necessary as I have a USB one)
Atleast 1 eSata port (if not on MoBo then a good add on card)
Use the least amount of energy possible while still being able to Rip DVD's
Extras:
Bluetooth built in would be nice but if it costs even $5 more than not worth it since i have like 3 tiny USB bluetooth dongles.
Budget would be $250 but i'll go to $300 if i have to
I'm sorry for this really long post but i'd like to give you all the info so you can give me your best advice.