Hi,
I am looking to build an media center with an HTPC + 40" TV
For the TV:
1. Budget: 45-50k for both
2. Display type and size: 40", LED
3. Primary use of Tv/monitor? Media Center
4. Ports Required? Whatever is required
5. Preferred choice of brand? Any reputable brand
6. Any TV/monitor in consideration? No
I was considering a Smart TV, but decided to go for an HTPC instead because of the flexibility. Here's what I would like to achieve with my HTPC.
1. Stream media from my primary PC wirelessly and the Internet and control playback via remote on an XBMC like setup.
2. Be able to play Live TV from my Set Top Box.
3. Be able to record Live TV to my Primary PC or HTPC.
4. Be able to play CDs/DVDs.
Also, I would like to recycle a 5.1 channel home theatre which I have lying around. I have no clue how to hook it up to the HTPC. What would be the hardware required to do so?
I would appreciate it if you could advice me whether to invest more into the HTPC, in form of a GPU, to get that extra bit of perfromance if needed.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking to build an media center with an HTPC + 40" TV
For the TV:
1. Budget: 45-50k for both
2. Display type and size: 40", LED
3. Primary use of Tv/monitor? Media Center
4. Ports Required? Whatever is required
5. Preferred choice of brand? Any reputable brand
6. Any TV/monitor in consideration? No
I was considering a Smart TV, but decided to go for an HTPC instead because of the flexibility. Here's what I would like to achieve with my HTPC.
1. Stream media from my primary PC wirelessly and the Internet and control playback via remote on an XBMC like setup.
2. Be able to play Live TV from my Set Top Box.
3. Be able to record Live TV to my Primary PC or HTPC.
4. Be able to play CDs/DVDs.
Also, I would like to recycle a 5.1 channel home theatre which I have lying around. I have no clue how to hook it up to the HTPC. What would be the hardware required to do so?
I would appreciate it if you could advice me whether to invest more into the HTPC, in form of a GPU, to get that extra bit of perfromance if needed.
Thanks in advance.