Recent content by clmssun

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I have been busy with a lot of things (not as much time researching and learning about these things as I would have preferred) over the last few weeks. The first "HTPC" I build I intend to be in my master bedroom, where it will connect to a 27" (at most)...

Thanks for even more feedback! I am still pondering how exactly I want to approach my new computer purchases/builds, and so I appreciate all the suggestions here. I think I am looking toward two new computers, each connected to TV's as monitors: One with a relatively small TV/monitor (no...

Thank you very much, DComander1x. I will take a close look at your recommendations.

But certainly a goal of "home-built" would be saving money over pre-fab...

No hard-line budget yet. Still early, still learning, always seeking "bang for the buck" value. For talking purposes , let's say $500.

Hello, I am not sure whether my goals for next PC ('s) are best served by home-building an HTPC or buying some kind off-the-shelf desktop or laptop PC. My goals: 1) "Cutting the cord", and thus lots of Streaming: Netflix, HuluPlus, MLB.tv, ESPN3 2) Blu-Ray playback; perhaps Blu-Ray recording...