Monday, March 9, 2009

090305 - ExtremeTech - Build a Home Theater PC

ExtremeTech has published a guide to building an HTPC capable of Bluray, HDDVD, and DVD playback via HDMI.  Considering Digital OTA (over the air, or antennae) HD?  Looking to cancel your monthly Satellite TV or Cable TV fees with Internet a-la-carte programming?  This might be the article for you.

For just under $1,900, Loyd Case has assembled a very capable HTPC system.  Personally, I still can't decide between an XBox360 or a new gaming rig, but I should note that this HTPC build is probably not what you'll want if you are a serious PC gamer.