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<blockquote data-quote="groovybaby" data-source="post: 1239619" data-attributes="member: 162270"><p>NB: Thanks everyone for your recent thoughts...</p><p></p><p>MY original post was pondering these similar thoughts, and requesting advice designing the best HTPC.</p><p>Obviously: It depends on each users needs & usage.</p><p></p><p><strong>My current thinking on a Laptop: </strong></p><p>Based on my experience with my now old Laptop.</p><p>a: The batteries expire, (even when mains powered)</p><p>b: are expensive to replace (for the right quality) </p><p>c: They run hotter, </p><p>d: & have less space for add-ons, etc.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure that new laptops are much improved, but buying the right one, just to find out, could be an expensive mistake.<strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>So I'm in a quandary:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>A: Should I build a box as low spec as possible?</strong></p><p>If so, what should that spec be?</p><p>Low Spec: Generally would mean that it's using components that are just good-enough in size, power & capacity. </p><p>Thereby occupying the smallest space & using the lowest wattage & creating minimal heat/noise.</p><p></p><p><strong>B: Should I build a box of a higher spec?</strong></p><p>If so, what should that spec be?</p><p>High Spec: Would mean it's more powerful and able to be added to, so generally increasing all of the parameters of the Low Spec.</p><p></p><p>I suppose the fear is that if I build low spec, and then suddenly discover that I <strong>need </strong>to add something, or would <strong>like </strong>to add something, which that spec couldn't physically or technically handle.</p><p></p><p><strong>C: Should I build a box using an used PC?</strong></p><p>If so, what should that spec be?</p><p></p><p>When buying a used PC, it's not always easy to know or find out, what exact features that PC has, especially concerning the capabilities of its motherboard, or even what motherboard it has.</p><p>Or the availability of drivers/OS etc, etc.</p><p></p><p>But the right used PC, at the right price, would help with the learning-curve.</p><p></p><p>Many thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="groovybaby, post: 1239619, member: 162270"] NB: Thanks everyone for your recent thoughts... MY original post was pondering these similar thoughts, and requesting advice designing the best HTPC. Obviously: It depends on each users needs & usage. [B]My current thinking on a Laptop: [/B] Based on my experience with my now old Laptop. a: The batteries expire, (even when mains powered) b: are expensive to replace (for the right quality) c: They run hotter, d: & have less space for add-ons, etc. I'm sure that new laptops are much improved, but buying the right one, just to find out, could be an expensive mistake.[B] So I'm in a quandary:[/B] [B]A: Should I build a box as low spec as possible?[/B] If so, what should that spec be? Low Spec: Generally would mean that it's using components that are just good-enough in size, power & capacity. Thereby occupying the smallest space & using the lowest wattage & creating minimal heat/noise. [B]B: Should I build a box of a higher spec?[/B] If so, what should that spec be? High Spec: Would mean it's more powerful and able to be added to, so generally increasing all of the parameters of the Low Spec. I suppose the fear is that if I build low spec, and then suddenly discover that I [B]need [/B]to add something, or would [B]like [/B]to add something, which that spec couldn't physically or technically handle. [B]C: Should I build a box using an used PC?[/B] If so, what should that spec be? When buying a used PC, it's not always easy to know or find out, what exact features that PC has, especially concerning the capabilities of its motherboard, or even what motherboard it has. Or the availability of drivers/OS etc, etc. But the right used PC, at the right price, would help with the learning-curve. Many thanks. [/QUOTE]
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