What is the right MP Hardware for me? (1 Viewer)

[tom1502]

Hi Folks,

As my current Mac mini is now serving as htpc running MP since at least 6 years, it is now time to go for an upgrade. Here is what I have:
Sony 46" TV
Marantz SR6004
Synology NAS, so no storage issues
PS3 for DVD/BluRay

What I want:
Audio/Video via HDMI
No noise
FullHD support
Being ready for MP2 when it is final.
Being ready to maybe later add a tv server, I don't watch tv at the moment.
Boot and shutdown time must be very short!
Startup via remote would be nice

I don't have much time so buying a system would be nice, but I would be willing to assemble it by myself if there are clear advantages.
I really like the Mac mini design, so something nice looking is a must!

Any hints for me?

Thanks in advance,
Tom

 

[xetic]

Streacom Case like MAC Mini...

- CPU Intel Core i3-3220 "Ivy Bridge"​

- Mainboard ASRock Z77E-ITX​

- DDR3-1333 2x 4GB​

- mSATA SSD Crucial RealSSD M4 mSATA SSD 64GB for OS​

- 2,5" Western Digital WD1600BEKT 160GB​

- SlotIn BluRay Laufwerk Teac BD-C26SS​

 

[Jay_UK]

Agree with the above...

Streacom case
i3/i5 CPU
SSD for OS
8GB RAM (cos its cheap)
MS MCE IR compatible receiver with a decent remote (as the streacom one is rubbish)

J.

 

[tom1502]

But this steacom Thing is huuuge ...

 

[Jay_UK]

Also look at:

HDPlex
A-Tech Fabrication

J.