Building a HTPC. Want to save as much $$ as possible.

[zon2020]

Actually it can. Some video cards (especially by ATI) will output audio over DVI that can be used with their proprietary DVI-HDMI converters.

It's just that the DVI inputs on TVs won't accept audio so you need to convert it to HDMI first and not just any generic DVI-HDMI converter will work.

 

[Coldkilla]

I've got plenty of extra HDMI cables. Will give it a shot once I get the chance to buy everything.

 

[Coldkilla]

My HTPC is on the way. Can anyone recommend any links to have me get started on preparing to make it a seemless experience? Any tips on setting up the hardware/software?

I assume I'll be making WMC start up on boot. I'm just starting to learn about Media Browser to help create thumbnails for all of my media. I'm assuming we'll be using it as our primary Netflix device as well from now on (scrolling through episodes is a pain though). Can Chrome/Firefox be integrated? Any other software I should be aware of?

 

[tivo1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...WAY-_-56107072

I got one of these... old now.. but plays 1080p (including Bluray ISOs from my file server) less than 200 bux running xbmc

quite a few other similar systems: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...TabStoreType=1

and others:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...rebone-Systems

and for less than 100.00 there are quite a few of these android things out there now with HDMI, that id like to check out, but havent got around to it...
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...ndroid-4-0-RAM-1GB-ROM-4GB-1-wholesalers.html

but now that xbmc is gunna run on android i might have to give one of those a go.