Total noob HTPC question.

[DampDog]

OK hands up I've done no reading on the subject whatsoever, but thought I would ask a couple of basic questions before I start looking into it.

Without knowing anything about it, my main reason for considering it is I want to archive all my old DVD's?Blu-rays and have them accessible in one place. Then stick all the discs in the loft to de-clutter.

Second the TV I intend to use (upstairs) is only HD 1080p so I guess I would be able to get away with modest cheap setup?

Last but not least I'd like it to be small, so would an ITX build be the way to go? Or is there an easier cheaper route?

As I say, I've not really dipped my toe in yet, so know nowt, but they are my thoughts before I dive in.

Cheers

 

[DampDog]

Thank you gentlemen, that sounds like a plan. I like the idea of the NAS drive as it would give me more flexibility, and I assume I could always use it as a back-up medium for my main PC. Anything I should look for in particular re a NAS drive? Can I just hang the NAS drive off my BT HUB? and go with Wifi to give me access to it? (My main PC is wired hooked up to the HUB anyway)

Also I like the idea of getting a cheap Android/Kidi box, It give me the flexibility to upgrade to a bespoke HTPC at some later date should I get the bug. I've heard Kodi mentioned, but never seen it in the flesh. Is it fairly easy to set up access my own media, and catch-up TV and free to air streams?

 

[DampDog]

R++ keyboard pretty good small looks like a clam shell and backlit. About a tenner.

Alfawise h92 Pro plus is good have superceleron firmware installed

Thanks for the shout. I will have a look this evening..