I am building a new HTPC after trying out a WD TV Live and not liking certain elements, (lack of metadata from NAS files, no faves on network etc). I will be building this cheap and cheerful and installing XBMC and connecting over a wired network via powerline devices to my DNS-323 NAS.
Parts:
CPU AMD A4 5300 APU
MOTHERBOARD MSi FM2-A55M-E33
RAM AMD MEMORY Entertainment Edition 4GB PC3-12800 CL9 DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
SSD Kingston 64GB (already own)
CASE/PSU INWIN IW-BK623 Micro ATX Tiny Tower, Black w/ 300W Power Supply
The total including shipping and taxes was $190.90, so quite a good deal.
I believe the only thin it will not be capable of is bitstream HD audio, this is due to the ATi drivers and I believe there is no resolution, so all my audio will be transferred via LCPM, let me know if I am wrong.
Parts:
CPU AMD A4 5300 APU
MOTHERBOARD MSi FM2-A55M-E33
RAM AMD MEMORY Entertainment Edition 4GB PC3-12800 CL9 DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
SSD Kingston 64GB (already own)
CASE/PSU INWIN IW-BK623 Micro ATX Tiny Tower, Black w/ 300W Power Supply
The total including shipping and taxes was $190.90, so quite a good deal.
I believe the only thin it will not be capable of is bitstream HD audio, this is due to the ATi drivers and I believe there is no resolution, so all my audio will be transferred via LCPM, let me know if I am wrong.








