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<blockquote data-quote="mbuzina" data-source="post: 938714" data-attributes="member: 12382">I just ordered a Zotac ZBOX AD06 as a small client for my new TV in the attic. I read a bit and I did not want to spend too much money on this. As there a some people on the forum using the AMD E450 as a client, I thought why not try the new (spec bumped just a little) E2-1800.&nbsp;The ZBO AD06 met my requirements quite well, got it for 216,82 € barebone. It comes with a remote, so I hope I can skip on another expense. As I was very satisfied having a client with an SSD (see htpc on my system spec), I ordered a OCZ Agility 3 90GB for this little-one. As memory was cheap as dirt at the moment, I threw an 8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9&nbsp; at it (I might exchange this with my current htpc).&nbsp;I am waiting for delivery - I will post updates.&nbsp;P.S.: I also did a bet on the operating system front. I have all my systems on Windows 8 Pro at the moment, so I wanted this one to be that as well, but paying 130 € for the OS for a 330€ box was toooo much. I ordered a copy of WinXP on Amazon (yep, recovery disk, but often they still work well and are (at least in Germany) legal). As soon as it is installed I will order the MS Update to Windows 8 for 30€ as well, resulting in Windows 8 Pro for as little as 55 €. But as I said, it is a little gamble if it will work. Keep you posted.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mbuzina, post: 938714, member: 12382"] I just ordered a Zotac ZBOX AD06 as a small client for my new TV in the attic. I read a bit and I did not want to spend too much money on this. As there a some people on the forum using the AMD E450 as a client, I thought why not try the new (spec bumped just a little) E2-1800. The ZBO AD06 met my requirements quite well, got it for 216,82 € barebone. It comes with a remote, so I hope I can skip on another expense. As I was very satisfied having a client with an SSD (see htpc on my system spec), I ordered a OCZ Agility 3 90GB for this little-one. As memory was cheap as dirt at the moment, I threw an 8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9 at it (I might exchange this with my current htpc). I am waiting for delivery - I will post updates. P.S.: I also did a bet on the operating system front. I have all my systems on Windows 8 Pro at the moment, so I wanted this one to be that as well, but paying 130 € for the OS for a 330€ box was toooo much. I ordered a copy of WinXP on Amazon (yep, recovery disk, but often they still work well and are (at least in Germany) legal). As soon as it is installed I will order the MS Update to Windows 8 for 30€ as well, resulting in Windows 8 Pro for as little as 55 €. But as I said, it is a little gamble if it will work. Keep you posted. [/QUOTE]

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