Dennis Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
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- Jan 2, 2001
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I searched but didn't find anything too recent on the topic.
I am toying around with the idea of building a htpc. First a few of the requirements I have.
1. Case - I want a case that looks more like a receiver/dvd player than a typical computer "case". I prefer black.
2. I want to be able to rip movies. Playback of 1080p, etc.
3. Gaming - I want to be able to play COD: WaW.
4. Decent sound card (on board, or PCI if there's enough slots)
5. Cheaper the better but I know I'll have to invest $500 or more.
I have no plans to record live tv but I guess I would leave the idea open for later by adding a tv tuner card, right?
Blu Ray - I do not have a blu ray player and would like to add one if possible. I'm just not sure how easy it will be to use. IOW, I guess it will run a regular OS so how user friendly will this be to boot up and start a Blu Ray? Mainly asking because the wife and kids will use it too.
Any thought?
I am toying around with the idea of building a htpc. First a few of the requirements I have.
1. Case - I want a case that looks more like a receiver/dvd player than a typical computer "case". I prefer black.
2. I want to be able to rip movies. Playback of 1080p, etc.
3. Gaming - I want to be able to play COD: WaW.
4. Decent sound card (on board, or PCI if there's enough slots)
5. Cheaper the better but I know I'll have to invest $500 or more.
I have no plans to record live tv but I guess I would leave the idea open for later by adding a tv tuner card, right?
Blu Ray - I do not have a blu ray player and would like to add one if possible. I'm just not sure how easy it will be to use. IOW, I guess it will run a regular OS so how user friendly will this be to boot up and start a Blu Ray? Mainly asking because the wife and kids will use it too.
Any thought?