Build a digital media hub

[gtboy]

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Hi everyone,

Instead of getting apple tv or wd tv live, I was thinking of building one.

Basically, here are the Must have features:
-HD video playback
-HDMI output
-can access files (pictures, videos, etc.) via CIFS/SMB
-wifi capable
-browse content from websites (YouTube, Apple Movie Trailers, etc.)
-cost is less than Php 10,000

Nice to have features:
-VOIP/Skype capability
-browse the internet (like standard browsers)
-torrent downloader
-cost is less than Php 6,000

Components
Proc: ?
Mobo: ?
VC: ?
HD: none
Casing: ?
Software: XBMC Live (USB)
Others: flash drive

Please share your ideas.

Thanks.

[gabzreal]

nice idea..

[gtboy]

Processor: Intel E5700 (3.0G) 2mb 800FSB PDC 2950= 2,950.00
Motherboard: MSI G41M-P28 G41 X4500-ddr3/V/S/G 2350= 2,350.00
Memory: A-Data / Strontium 2GB 1333 ddr3 980 = 980.00
Video Card: Inno3D GF210 512ddr2 128bit hdmi 1750 = 1,750.00
Hard drive: n/a
Casing: TomMade microATX with power supply= 900.00
Others: 4GB Flash Disk= 360.00
Total= 9,290.00

or

Processor: Athlon II X2 245 (2.9G) 2mb 2500= 2,500.00
Motherboard: MSI GF615M-P33 N6150E V/S/L/ddr3 2450 = 2,450.00
Memory: A-Data / Strontium 2GB 1333 ddr3 980 = 980.00
Video Card: Inno3D GF210 512ddr2 128bit hdmi 1750 = 1,750.00
Hard drive: n/a
Casing: TomMade microATX with power supply= 900.00
Others: 4GB Flash Disk= 360.00
Total= 8,940.00

Please let me know what you think. Thanks.

[eXpLoDe]

here's my suggestion:

AMD Sempron LE - 1,495 G.I.
Emaxx iCafe DDR3 - 1,995 G.I.
kingston 2gb ddr3 pc1333 - 950 G.I.
intex case with 500/600watts psu - 950 PCX
Inno3d GF210 1gb 128bit - 2,100 PCX.
Total = 7,490

add 350 for CDRking USB Wireless N Wifi.

[gtboy]

@eXpLoDe: Thanks for the reply. By the way, where is G.I.?
also, is Intex a nice case? I have this micro-atx form factor TomMade case - very slim.
Is AMD Sempron LE dual core?

[gtboy]

ddr2 vs. ddr3?

[vangeodee]

Only X2's X4's and X6's are the multi core CPU's of AMD.
and most definitely DDR3

[crx]

you can try this chassis above for your digital media hub.
not all kinds of m-ATX boards fit on this but a lot of them fits without any problem.
you need to look for a motherboard with built-in VC too coz this chassis is too small it does not have space for videocard.

I am currently using this chassis running on core-i3

[gabs]

di man na mo fit ang video card ana. hasta dvdrom.

[P0w3rM0v3]

tbh, you don't really need a Vcard/gpu. just get a mobo with a built-in graphics chip and that's enough to run 1080p