So I'm not new to building computers. I have done it for years, but I've only recently become interested in a dedicated htpc. I figured I could build it myself, but my build price quickly spiraled out of control because I'm not 100% what I need to meet my requirements. Hopefully someone can help point me in the right direction.
What I want to make sure I can do is playback high bitrate video files (including sbs and full iso 3d) with no chopiness. I was looking at the AMD A8 cpu and a micro atx build, but my build quickly climbed to $500+. I would like to achieve the above requirement as cheaply as possible. I don't necessarily have a budget. I will pay the $500 if it is what required for the desired performance, but I have a feeling I'm over doing it.
Any help is appreciated.
What I want to make sure I can do is playback high bitrate video files (including sbs and full iso 3d) with no chopiness. I was looking at the AMD A8 cpu and a micro atx build, but my build quickly climbed to $500+. I would like to achieve the above requirement as cheaply as possible. I don't necessarily have a budget. I will pay the $500 if it is what required for the desired performance, but I have a feeling I'm over doing it.
Any help is appreciated.