After all the other computers I've done and all the stuff I've done in our home my wife has agreed that a mediacenter PC is an excellent idea. I'm going to be making a custom case for it so I don't need to worry about that but what would be good quality components for a media center.
I'm already looking at the Realmagic Xcard as a prime component.
This would be for everything from DVDs to CDs to TV, recording shows and playing MP3s.
What processor should I look at that would have more than enough horse power to handle all of this and yet be as affordable as possible?
I haven't done any SFF stuff yet so what motherboards/manufacturers should I look at going with?
I plan on putting in at least a 100GB hard drive and possibly a 200.
I will probably opt for a slot-fed DVD ROM drive as well.
Component suggestions? Helpful advice?
Thank you,
I'm already looking at the Realmagic Xcard as a prime component.
This would be for everything from DVDs to CDs to TV, recording shows and playing MP3s.
What processor should I look at that would have more than enough horse power to handle all of this and yet be as affordable as possible?
I haven't done any SFF stuff yet so what motherboards/manufacturers should I look at going with?
I plan on putting in at least a 100GB hard drive and possibly a 200.
I will probably opt for a slot-fed DVD ROM drive as well.
Component suggestions? Helpful advice?
Thank you,