The Official HTPC Thread

[GoldenGlove]

I wired my house not to increase my internet speed, but the speed between devices in my house. I stream bluray rips, and regularly transfer files, and the latency and overhead of wifi connected devices causes problems and took up more of my time than I liked.

Wired, I can stream to multiple rooms and still use the net from my main box without any slow down and without any degradation in the stream quality.

But you're right, if you're in a single user situation, going wired isn't necessary.

My HTPC is wired in the office. I stream to 3 rooms, my wife is usually on Plex or Netflix or watching a game with me on League Pass or local cable.

When I am downloading something on the desktop and maxing out my connection, I tether my phone if I'm trying to watch something online, play a game or just get online.

Unlimited LTE at the crib comes in handy

 

[2gunsup]

I already got my wish list together for my NAS server once I move into my new crib next year. shyt's gonna be so piff rack mounted in my basement

Case: RSV-L4500 (15 3.5" drive bays)

30TB, that's about 600 50GB blu ray rips

Been eyeing that bytch down too. Newegg been out of stock for a while but supposedly they coming back at the end of the month.

i like this case

i was gonna go with BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Computer Case - Black BFC-PRO-300-KKX - Micro Center but this one is smaller,still looks decent,and can fit way more drives

Def not smaller. It's a full blown server case.

@2gunsup

Video card in a case like the one I posted yesterday
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154087

What CPU do you plan on going with?

What kind of routers do yal have? And what are your D/L speeds wired compared to wireless?

I just use the Fios router. Can't give any comparisons since I do all of my downloading via the wire.

 

[newarkhiphop]

thinking bout getting this case for the sever instead of a mid tower

question: how the hell am i gonna install windows on it without a drive? or do i even have to install it on the server?

sorry for the noob questions but im new to this shyt


edit: and do i need ram for the server too?

case is sexy as fuk, almost makes me want to build my own nas or htpc in it

 

[Liquid]

Been eyeing that bytch down too. Newegg been out of stock for a while but supposedly they coming back at the end of the month.



Def not smaller. It's a full blown server case.



What CPU do you plan on going with?



I just use the Fios router. Can't give any comparisons since I do all of my downloading via the wire.

I am probably going with an i5 or i7.

Basically I am trying to make sure this thing is nvidia shield ready if at all possible. I don't care about an optical drive.

PSU and Video card is my main concern. Wil start building in a couple of weeks

 

[2gunsup]

I am probably going with an i5 or i7.

Basically I am trying to make sure this thing is nvidia shield ready if at all possible. I don't care about an optical drive.

PSU and Video card is my main concern. Wil start building in a couple of weeks

What does Nvidia Shield let you do?

CPU is going to be 77W on full load alone if you choose Ivy Bridge so your limit is going to have to most likely be a card that does 130W max load so you can leave some juice for other devices.

 

[Liquid]

What does Nvidia Shield let you do?

CPU is going to be 77W on full load alone if you choose Ivy Bridge so your limit is going to have to most likely be a card that does 130W max load so you can leave some juice for other devices.

NVIDIA Shield is the portable just announced by nvidia that is basically the most powerful handheld out there...I want the option if I want it

BTW, I changed my mind about the case...I am getting this:
Newegg.com - Fractal Design Node 605 FD-CA-NODE-605-BL Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Media Center / HTPC Computer Case

 

[2gunsup]

NVIDIA Shield is the portable just announced by nvidia that is basically the most powerful handheld out there...I want the option if I want it

BTW, I changed my mind about the case...I am getting this:
Newegg.com - Fractal Design Node 605 FD-CA-NODE-605-BL Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Media Center / HTPC Computer Case

Looks good but is there any reason to get this over the Silver Stones (same form factor)? As far as HTPC goes its too large of a case for me unless its also going to act as a file server.

 

[Liquid]

Looks good but is there any reason to get this over the Silver Stones (same form factor)? As far as HTPC goes its too large of a case for me unless its also going to act as a file server.

what do you recommend from SilverStone at that price range? I didn't see anything I liked on newegg

 

[2gunsup]

what do you recommend from SilverStone at that price range? I didn't see anything I liked on newegg

If that's the case then go with what you picked.

 

[Liquid]

If that's the case then go with what you picked.

I'm trying to find one I like with an LCD on the front...some shyt that looks like it's from the future

Sent from my LG-C900 using Board Express

 

[STAN JONES]

I'm trying to find one I like with an LCD on the front...some shyt that looks like it's from the future

Sent from my LG-C900 using Board Express

I was looking for one with a lcd screen too but them shyts was like $500

I did see thermaltakes website had the lm100 mini for $70(its $280 on amazon) but the reviews for it are mixed

 

[Liquid]

I was looking for one with a lcd screen too but them shyts was like $500

I did see thermaltakes website had the lm100 mini for $70(its $280 on amazon) but the reviews for it are mixed

I need one that supports at least MicroATX

looks nice tho

 

[STAN JONES]

@2gunsup will the i3 and 4 gigs be enough for converting and burning blurays on the htpc?

 

[2gunsup]

Burning blu-rays, definitely. Converting? If you are going to be encoding bluray's this is an area where the i5 would shine vs an i3 depending on what codec you'll be using.

 

[STAN JONES]

any of yall got a tv tuner?

im looking at the HDHomerun Prime,is that the best one out or is it something better?