Several Points of Consideration (in my humble opinion)
1) For gaming, depending on the level, a quad core processor (i5) might be a better option (if your budget allows it). And keep in mind the "k" after the processor means you can overclock it if you choose. So an i5 "k" series is a pretty...
Android Box Comparison
I get asked many times for suggestions on what inexpensive Android box people should use for streaming their stored content or internet content to various (we call them secondary) locations.
Before continuing understand that there are known issues with these low priced...
If you go with a NUC, keep in mind i3 vs. i5 vs. i7 won't necessarily give you better graphic quality. They both have same GPU in them.
Might be able to save you some money on more ram etc.
Personally for me I believe an i7 in an HTPC build purely for media is overkill and your money could be...
If you can wait a little while. We are having a Android Set Top Box comparison in our 2016 Hardware guide we are hoping to be releasing this week.
We've compared about 20 different android boxes and will have our recommendations listed on it!
-Ben
Apologize about the delay. We've been updating a lot of things lately.
Blog should be back up and running with a new guide on Integrating Next PVR with Kodi and windows 10.
We should be releasing a new hardware guide soon with some key highlights on low priced extenders and all-in one...
Here are two free sites/guides that should help you!
Guide on How to Eliminate Cable:
http://www.assassinhtpc.com/eliminate_cable.pdf
Assassin's Easy NewEgg Hardware Wishlists:
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mfenn
General Hardware Moderator
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