Looking to build/buy a home theater pc (HTPC)

Vampiric Rouge

Vampiric Rouge

New Member
Hey,

I just got a nice new TV. While It has apps to do things like netflix and internet channels somethings are blocked. Like hulu is only huluplus. Also I would love to be able to stream my home movies to it.

I have never really looked into making a htpc before so I'm not really sure what specs are needed to stream HD from the pc or the internet.



I do have some old parts around. I have an old intel core 2 duo and intel mother board. Are these good enough? I don't know how strong of a video card I would need or how much ram.


I would also like it to fit into a nice look htpc box that i can have sit under the TV.
 
DJboutit

DJboutit

Member
HTPC for the processor I recommend this Mother CPU Combo http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html

Ram
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0360526

Hard drive wait 3 to 4 months this same HD will go back down to $95 to $110 normal price
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0331601

video card if pick this this you need to pick a motherboard that supports pcie
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0364500

soundcard
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0231541
 
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