- Apr 29, 2001
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I am trying to decide between building a HTPC and buying a media streaming player like Roku.
I have no interest in 3D as my TV does not support it and I won't be changing my TV for the next couple of years at least.
I live in India so Netflix, Hulu etc are not an option for me so all my content is likely to be just the ripped movies I have.
Current hardware
WHS 2011 Server with all my movies
Emotiva UMC-1 Processor
Logitech SB Touch
The Roku 3 seems excellent low power consumption, plays 1080p but no Youtube and I have no use for the other Internet streaming services like Netflix, spotify etc.
I also can't seem to get a decent low power HTPC for less than $150 and the power consumption is also a lot higher than a Roku.
What would you guys recommend?
I have no interest in 3D as my TV does not support it and I won't be changing my TV for the next couple of years at least.
I live in India so Netflix, Hulu etc are not an option for me so all my content is likely to be just the ripped movies I have.
Current hardware
WHS 2011 Server with all my movies
Emotiva UMC-1 Processor
Logitech SB Touch
The Roku 3 seems excellent low power consumption, plays 1080p but no Youtube and I have no use for the other Internet streaming services like Netflix, spotify etc.
I also can't seem to get a decent low power HTPC for less than $150 and the power consumption is also a lot higher than a Roku.
What would you guys recommend?