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This is a link to my free hardware guide which I try to keep as updated as possible.
Table of Contents:
1) What to Expect
2) The Basics
Definition of Parts
Beginning Considerations
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
3) Operating System Summary
Linux/OpenElec
Mac OS
Microsoft Windows
32bit vs. 64bit
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
4) Front End Software Summary
Kodi
Emby
J River
Plex
5) Codec Summary
LAV Filters
Haali Media Splitter
Shark007 Codec
6) Antivirus, Antimalware, Antispyware Software
Microsoft Security Essentials (antivirus)
Peerblock (antispyware)
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
7) CPU Selections
What is M.2 and SATA Express
Skylake CPU (Intel)
Haswell CPU (Intel)
AMD FM2 (AMD)
8) Motherboard Selections
M.2 & SATA Express Boards
Skylake Motherboards
Haswell Motherboards
AMD FM2 Motherboards
9) Solid State Drives (SSD)
mSATA & m.2 Cards
10) RAM
11) Hard Drive
12) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Fanless & Silent PSU
Pico PSU
13) HTPC Cases
Standard Cases
Large Cases
Mini Cases
Touchschreen Cases
14) Heatsink & Fan Options
Low Profile CPU Coolers
15) Wireless Internet Options
AC vs. N Explanation
USB
PCI-E
Powerline Adapters
16) Optical Drive (DVD/Blu-ray) Options
Slim Optical Drives
17) Input/Control Devices
Remote Controls
Full Size Keyboards
Mini Keyboards
USB Adatpers / Receivers
18) HDMI Cables
19) Cable Card, TV Tuners & Devices
20) Graphics Cards
21) Barebone Systems
22) Assassin HTPC "Quick and Easy" NewEgg Build lists
Basic HTPC Build
Mid-Level HTPC Build
Enjoy!
Assassin HTPC Hardware Guide
Assassin Hardware Guide (updated for 2016)
Table of Contents:
1) What to Expect
2) The Basics
Definition of Parts
Beginning Considerations
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
3) Operating System Summary
Linux/OpenElec
Mac OS
Microsoft Windows
32bit vs. 64bit
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
4) Front End Software Summary
Kodi
Emby
J River
Plex
5) Codec Summary
LAV Filters
Haali Media Splitter
Shark007 Codec
6) Antivirus, Antimalware, Antispyware Software
Microsoft Security Essentials (antivirus)
Peerblock (antispyware)
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
7) CPU Selections
What is M.2 and SATA Express
Skylake CPU (Intel)
Haswell CPU (Intel)
AMD FM2 (AMD)
8) Motherboard Selections
M.2 & SATA Express Boards
Skylake Motherboards
Haswell Motherboards
AMD FM2 Motherboards
9) Solid State Drives (SSD)
mSATA & m.2 Cards
10) RAM
11) Hard Drive
12) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Fanless & Silent PSU
Pico PSU
13) HTPC Cases
Standard Cases
Large Cases
Mini Cases
Touchschreen Cases
14) Heatsink & Fan Options
Low Profile CPU Coolers
15) Wireless Internet Options
AC vs. N Explanation
USB
PCI-E
Powerline Adapters
16) Optical Drive (DVD/Blu-ray) Options
Slim Optical Drives
17) Input/Control Devices
Remote Controls
Full Size Keyboards
Mini Keyboards
USB Adatpers / Receivers
18) HDMI Cables
19) Cable Card, TV Tuners & Devices
20) Graphics Cards
21) Barebone Systems
22) Assassin HTPC "Quick and Easy" NewEgg Build lists
Basic HTPC Build
Mid-Level HTPC Build
Enjoy!
Assassin HTPC Hardware Guide
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