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Wanting new Machine for Multimedia.. Help?
theprophet:
Well I am half way tech saavy but thought someone here might know a decent way to get what I am wanting.
I am wanting to get a new computer that I can use only to store video files and run them on my TV. I don't care about the processor speed much, or anything the only real requirement is that I am looking for HDMI output and enough video card capacity to run video files, and Space. I would like to have at least 4-5 TB on it.
Is it a better idea to look for one of the multimedia machine, or to make a cheap computer from scratch? What would be cheaper what would be better performance wise?
are there any brands that should stay away from any that shine? I usually use newegg.com for computer parts are there any other sites that might be a good place to hit up to build this machine or buy it? Give me the low down on what you guys think.
vuzedome:
First, size. Big? Small?
Then you work your way onwards.
Xiong Chiamiov:
I personally moved all of my data storage into a separate machine, and the media center access everything via samba (yes, it's Windows :/). That allows me to have a small little media center out in view while having a nice 4u rackmount for storage expandability.
fohfoh:
So basically the answers range from:
#1: Size. Do you want a little box beside your TV, or a big tower beside it. (Noise probably is included in this topic)
#2: Components. Do you want an all in 1, or do you want to build an octopus machine that has like 8 USB externals sticking out of it.
#3: Price. (No need to explain)
Typhoeus:
a cheap AMD CPU since you don't need too much CPU power, but for video conversion+streaming, a cheap quad is the best option, imo: http://www.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingItem.aspx?ItemList=N82E16819103706
Asus or Gigabyte motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392
and for streaming playing 720/1080p video you'll want something with *some* oomph to it, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102871&cm_re=5670-_-14-102-871-_-Product
and for a PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=corsair%20450w
case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129069
and finally, ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134492
nothing too fancy, but will get the job done, done right, and will last you a good while with upgrade-ability in the future.
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