hey everyone ! First post and it looks like I found the perfect site for my needs !
Im very green when it comes to computers, I know my way around them, but to say how they work and go together and whats compatable with what.... I have no clue !
SO.... heres the scenario....
I currently have a desktop Pc that i bought from Futureshop.... its approx 3 yrs old now. Dont ask me the specs, I dont know them ! haha
I have found that I use it mostly for watching DVDs, going on the net ( you tube, facebook, and music sites ) other then that...not much else!
I am moving back home for a little while to save some money. I want to make a pretty sweet entertainment unit in my room so I can have a spot to myself to watch tv and movies with the GF and what not !
I will be hooking the HTPC to a 54" Samsung Plasma... 1080P... I also have a "Bose" 5.1 surround sound system and receiver ( cant think of the brand of that right now ) that i want to play the sound through.
@ the moment, there is no budget.... but I would think somewhere around $1000 when its all said and done.... if Im to low with that figure for what I want to do with it, then I will have to adjust.
What I want to be able to do :
- Watch and burn Blu ray/regular DVD movies ( I have a small collection I would like to rip onto a HD to save some space in my room) i would like to be able to watch all my current DVD/Blu rays right from my computer ...
- watch and record TV... If possible, I want HD channels ??? I have no idea how TV tuners work
- I will be using it for pictures and small home movies ( i fish alot so i have lots of them )
- I want to be able to use it as a personnal computer as well... email, net, you tube, net flix , etc.....
- I cant think of anything else at the moment... but those are the main points.
If anyone can suggest the components I would need for this build or any suggestions I would REALLY appreciate it ! I have tried to study it myself... but its very over whelming.... capatability between components are the main thing !
thanks very much !!
Im very green when it comes to computers, I know my way around them, but to say how they work and go together and whats compatable with what.... I have no clue !
SO.... heres the scenario....
I currently have a desktop Pc that i bought from Futureshop.... its approx 3 yrs old now. Dont ask me the specs, I dont know them ! haha
I have found that I use it mostly for watching DVDs, going on the net ( you tube, facebook, and music sites ) other then that...not much else!
I am moving back home for a little while to save some money. I want to make a pretty sweet entertainment unit in my room so I can have a spot to myself to watch tv and movies with the GF and what not !
I will be hooking the HTPC to a 54" Samsung Plasma... 1080P... I also have a "Bose" 5.1 surround sound system and receiver ( cant think of the brand of that right now ) that i want to play the sound through.
@ the moment, there is no budget.... but I would think somewhere around $1000 when its all said and done.... if Im to low with that figure for what I want to do with it, then I will have to adjust.
What I want to be able to do :
- Watch and burn Blu ray/regular DVD movies ( I have a small collection I would like to rip onto a HD to save some space in my room) i would like to be able to watch all my current DVD/Blu rays right from my computer ...
- watch and record TV... If possible, I want HD channels ??? I have no idea how TV tuners work
- I will be using it for pictures and small home movies ( i fish alot so i have lots of them )
- I want to be able to use it as a personnal computer as well... email, net, you tube, net flix , etc.....
- I cant think of anything else at the moment... but those are the main points.
If anyone can suggest the components I would need for this build or any suggestions I would REALLY appreciate it ! I have tried to study it myself... but its very over whelming.... capatability between components are the main thing !
thanks very much !!
