Posted: 12/23/2013 5:38:00 PM EDT
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I finally got around to setting up a new HTPC. I originally built a mini-itx machine about 6 years ago. It had a VIA Epia CPU/Motherboard. It was ok. It was quiet and played video from my NAS. It broke. I purchased a Vizio Co-star googletv box. It was the biggest piece of shit. RMAed it a couple of times.
Now I decided to do a new HTPC. I purchased a used small form factor on ebay for $80. It has the AMD E-450 APU, 4gig RAM and 1tb drive. I installed linux and XBMC. Everything installed and was configured in less than an hour. The longest part was formatting the 1tb drive. I have it hooked up the TV via HDMI. I am using my Logitech remote and a usb IR receiver. The case is a little big so I will eventually move all the internals to my other itx case. I also want to get rid of the 1tb drive and put an SSD in it. It is pretty good. I was surprised at how well it does everything I want it to. |
