HTPC setup help
After living with a WDTV Live HD for the last 2 years, I am thinking of upgrading to a small HTPC:
Asus AT3IONT-I
http://www.asus.gr/product.aspx?P_ID=ZHofno9Kz03TkwXw&templete=2
4GB DDR3 Kingston Value RAM
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 250GB SATA 2
All of the above cost in Greece 227€
Silverstone GRANDIA GD02, 107€
http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=gd02&area=usa
SilverStone Strider Series ST40F, 51€
...and I still need a wireless keyboard/mouse.
What I need for the HTPC is to play ALL the HD media with maximum video and sound quality and to be able to surf the internet fast without problems.
My problem is that the above setup will cost more than 385€ (if we add the keyboard). Is this high for my needs? Is it possible to have another setup less expensive which will accomplish my needs?
Furthermore do you think its worth the upgrade?
Thank you in advance
After living with a WDTV Live HD for the last 2 years, I am thinking of upgrading to a small HTPC:
Asus AT3IONT-I
http://www.asus.gr/product.aspx?P_ID=ZHofno9Kz03TkwXw&templete=2
4GB DDR3 Kingston Value RAM
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 250GB SATA 2
All of the above cost in Greece 227€
Silverstone GRANDIA GD02, 107€
http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=gd02&area=usa
SilverStone Strider Series ST40F, 51€
...and I still need a wireless keyboard/mouse.
What I need for the HTPC is to play ALL the HD media with maximum video and sound quality and to be able to surf the internet fast without problems.
My problem is that the above setup will cost more than 385€ (if we add the keyboard). Is this high for my needs? Is it possible to have another setup less expensive which will accomplish my needs?
Furthermore do you think its worth the upgrade?
Thank you in advance
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