Building a HTPC setup

[Deleted User 234324]

Hey folks,

I've been thinking about doing this for ages now and well with it being xmas, it's time to think about a new project for 2013.

My only dilemma is do I start from scratch or use existing parts and build from there.

I still have my old computer system around which consisted of a Q6600, 4Gb DDR2 and a Gigabyte GA-P35-DSR motherboard. Would it be worth using those components with an ATX HTPC case and go from there or would I be better off starting from scratch with a basic AMD/Intel setup.

The system would need to be able to not only stream 1080p video, handle DTS-HD but also live TV with either a USB dongle or PCI-E card.

 

[Deleted User 234324]

M-ATX would mean buying a new motherboard as my current wouldn't fit, in that case may as well start from scratch.

Any recommendations for a basic build.

Must handle 1080p, and ideally have either hdmi, coax or optical output for audio although this isn't 100% vital as I plan on getting an AV unit at some point in the future as well to replace my current aging z5500 system

 

[Deleted User 234324]

Been looking at that case myself although would have to be black to go with the rest of the gadgets in my tv cabinet.

Had a look at the blackgold card seems pricey in comparison to other DVB-T2 tuners on the market. What's so special about it when compared to the PCTV Nanostick which is half the price other than the fact its a single tuner and not a dual.