I'm trying to build a HTPC for christmas. And the wife isn't too keen on the idea. I can probably get her okay but I don't think I can go crazy so I wanted to keep a budget of about $1000-$1200 but make it so I can upgrade it later. So I just need the components that will give me the biggest bang for my limited buck.
I have a 46" Mit HDTV (ready). And a Sony progressive Scan DVD player.
Dish Network 7100 (dishplayer). 5.1 Home Theater.
My biggest priorities are to
1. Watch & Record HDTV
2. Try and make my Dish Network look a little better.
I'm thinking about the $100 sound dampened case from Digital Connection.
And a Tuner card (Hipix???) seems to run $400.
Or should I bag this and get a STB for the time being?
Thanks,
Troy
I have a 46" Mit HDTV (ready). And a Sony progressive Scan DVD player.
Dish Network 7100 (dishplayer). 5.1 Home Theater.
My biggest priorities are to
1. Watch & Record HDTV
2. Try and make my Dish Network look a little better.
I'm thinking about the $100 sound dampened case from Digital Connection.
And a Tuner card (Hipix???) seems to run $400.
Or should I bag this and get a STB for the time being?
Thanks,
Troy