Spec me a HTPC/Server set-up

Rich_L · 31-07-2009, 18:47

Righty-ho, moved into a new flat, so looking to get a nice solid setup up and running.

Bought an ASRock ION 330 to use as the media PC link to the TV, but thinking about using the previous computer, a Biostar 200n (AMD 2500+, 2Gb Ram) as a dedicated file server and download box. Will be outputting the Ion through HDMI, maybe have the 200n connected through the VGA in the TV in case I want to monitor that.

Probably going to put Win7 on the ION with Media Center and using Media Browser as it looks pretty cool, but also toying with XBMC through Linux - anyone used either or both?

Also for the file-server - this could run Linux or something definitely - needs to be low overheads though I guess

Any suggestions/ideas?

31-07-2009, 18:47	#1
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Spec me a HTPC/Server set-up Righty-ho, moved into a new flat, so looking to get a nice solid setup up and running. Bought an ASRock ION 330 to use as the media PC link to the TV, but thinking about using the previous computer, a Biostar 200n (AMD 2500+, 2Gb Ram) as a dedicated file server and download box. Will be outputting the Ion through HDMI, maybe have the 200n connected through the VGA in the TV in case I want to monitor that. Probably going to put Win7 on the ION with Media Center and using Media Browser as it looks pretty cool, but also toying with XBMC through Linux - anyone used either or both? Also for the file-server - this could run Linux or something definitely - needs to be low overheads though I guess Any suggestions/ideas? __________________

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