HTPC for bedroom? (1 Viewer)

anony

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I moved my 720p TV to the bedroom and would like to hook up a quiet PC to it for MediaPortal. Can anyone suggest something that is cheap and known to be stable for MediaPortal?
 

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    For cheapest build you probably need to build a custom pc yourself. there are plenty of threads already to suggest what to put in it. To save money you might get a motherboard with integrated gfx.
     

    naich

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    Hi!

    I use an Asus EeeBox EB1012. In Germany about 329,- €. Works perfect with MP

    Full HD / small / silent / save electricity

    A perfect solution for me. (I guess you are in multiseat mode!?)


    cu
     

    Sensenick

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    I'm in the same situation, but, I've a 22" monitor and I want the HTPC for internet and emulators too.



    It's spanish but I think iit's clear enough... will I have any compatibility problems?

    Thanks!
     

    jonm

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    The Asrock 330 is good, but not silent. I wouldn't want mine in the bedroom. The PSU makes a horrible whistling noise when the PC is on standby, for a start :(
     

    Sensenick

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    Thanks!!!

    Finally I have bought a reduced version os the PC listed on #5, there is no need os DDR3 for that use.
    Now I'm configuring MP, I hope to finish soon.
     

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