Media Center PC & Hi-Def Playback

Looking to kick out my old PVR/DVD player and replace itself with something 
that can handle 1080p, Blu-Ray and as player for XVid/DivX content off the 
interweb (I've got a wireless network already although only used for PC and 
laptop)

A media PC would seem to be the answer - but get one built to my spec or buy 
a branded? Any resources or reviews out there?

Cheers

Tricky

date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:36:03 -0000 author: Tricky Dicky

Re: Media Center PC & Hi-Def Playback

"Tricky Dicky"  wrote in message 
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> Looking to kick out my old PVR/DVD player and replace itself with 
> something that can handle 1080p, Blu-Ray and as player for XVid/DivX 
> content off the interweb (I've got a wireless network already although 
> only used for PC and laptop)
>
> A media PC would seem to be the answer - but get one built to my spec or 
> buy a branded? Any resources or reviews out there?
>
Personally, I'd never buy a branded PC. It's best to choose the components 
you want and build it yourself IMO. That way you know what's inside and you 
don't get a PC with loads of unwanted crap pre-installed software.

date: Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:27:46 GMT author: Brian W

Re: Media Center PC & Hi-Def Playback

"Brian W"  wrote in message

> Personally, I'd never buy a branded PC. It's best to choose the components 
> you want and build it yourself IMO. That way you know what's inside and 
> you don't get a PC with loads of unwanted crap pre-installed software.

I've recently got a new HTPC.  Bought a Silverstone LC11 from avforums, 
gutted it, and installed new MB, CPU & RAM.   Got an OEM version of Vista 
for £50 and it's running perfectly.

date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 13:55:30 -0000 author: Andy

Re: Media Center PC & Hi-Def Playback

Tricky Dicky wrote:
> Looking to kick out my old PVR/DVD player and replace itself with
> something that can handle 1080p, Blu-Ray and as player for XVid/DivX
> content off the interweb (I've got a wireless network already
> although only used for PC and laptop)
> 
> A media PC would seem to be the answer - but get one built to my spec
> or buy a branded? Any resources or reviews out there?

For home made - Google  - "Silent PC' or "quite PC".

For made to measure - Google - "Tranquil PC" or "Hush PC".

Slatts

date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 17:07:38 -0000 author: Sla#s

Re: Media Center PC & Hi-Def Playback

"Sla#s"  wrote in message 
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> Tricky Dicky wrote:
>> Looking to kick out my old PVR/DVD player and replace itself with
>> something that can handle 1080p, Blu-Ray and as player for XVid/DivX
>> content off the interweb (I've got a wireless network already
>> although only used for PC and laptop)
>>
>> A media PC would seem to be the answer - but get one built to my spec
>> or buy a branded? Any resources or reviews out there?
>
> For home made - Google  - "Silent PC' or "quite PC".
>
> For made to measure - Google - "Tranquil PC" or "Hush PC".
>
> Slatts

Many thanks to all who responded

Some really good options there

Cheers

Tricky

date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:47:06 -0000 author: Tricky Dicky