Spec me a Linux MCE PC

[The_KiD]

I am wanting to build a PC to use as a media centre to put in my front room.

I want it to watch DVD's, play music, get freeview etc

and cos it's going in the living room I want it to look small and sleek, it also doesnt want to be making loads ofnoise from the fans.

I am thinking of trying the Linux MCE and if thats no good, giving Windows MCE a go instead.

I dont have a figure in mind as I dont know what sort of money I should be looking at, but I am also not made of cash

any help?

 

[The_KiD]

ok so barring the OS, what hardware should I go for?

It has been almost 5 years since I last built my own pc.