HTPC Spec as cheap as possible

ShivP

ShivP

ShivP

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Just looking into getting a HTPC funded by the parents :D BUt it needs to be as cheap as possible pretty much, playing on probably a 50" 1080p Plasma panel. Do have access to the MM, used parts are fine. Just need it as cheap as possible and to be able to play 1080p video.

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If you've got MM access I would just keep an eye there to be honest. If you're lucky you'll be able to pick up a full system or buy it in stages as the stuff becomes available.

Perhaps stick a thread up in the 'Wanted' section?
 
ExRayTed said:
Why not spend £30 on a Chromecast and stream your content from your existing PC using Plex / XBMC etc?
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Already have one, but thinking of returning it as it is quite laggy when playing back movies through plex. Should it be?
 
I have a couple of systems using a Gigabyte E350N(Or newest version) E-350D Dual core AMD CPU(Sorta AMDs version of the Atom) and built in AMD 6310 GPU. I run them with 2Gb of memory with openelec and have not had a single problem. They run 720/1080p streamed from my server with no problems or dropped frames. You should be able to get a mobo/stick of memory for about £50 new. I would however try and price in a cheap SSD as it makes skins like Aeon Nox a lot slicker.
 
droidbox running xbmc. Don't have one but have seen the M6 in the flesh and it is a really nice piece of kit (not sure if it is the best one though). They are about £100 but you will also need to think about storage
 
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