There was a time when I thought..."why would I want to waste a perfectly good PC to just play DVDs,when I can buy a DVD player for a lot less". Now I'm starting to see why people use PCs. You can put all your movies on the hard drive and just load them up, add your own intro to the playlist, and have multiple output options, amung other reasons.
I've scanned this forum to look for a good build thread and have yet to find one (unless my search wording sucked, most likely it
). I'd like to build a HTPC for as little as possible. I understand that the more you can afford the better it will be, but right now I'd just like to get started with one, and then possibly move up. Or is it cheaper to buy a PC from a store and use it for Home Theater use?!
Right now I'm running an Infocus 4805, Panisonic SC-HT700, XBox, Playstation, Pelican SwitchBox, and Comcast Digital HD Box (not sure of the model... I think it's a Motorola something or other).
I'd like to be able to copy all my DVDs onto the hard drive of this PC, and possibly have a second monitor just for preview.
Any ideas?!! All suggestions appreciated!!
-Sean
I've scanned this forum to look for a good build thread and have yet to find one (unless my search wording sucked, most likely it
Right now I'm running an Infocus 4805, Panisonic SC-HT700, XBox, Playstation, Pelican SwitchBox, and Comcast Digital HD Box (not sure of the model... I think it's a Motorola something or other).
I'd like to be able to copy all my DVDs onto the hard drive of this PC, and possibly have a second monitor just for preview.
Any ideas?!! All suggestions appreciated!!
-Sean