I haven't been on here in a couple years, but the holidays are coming, and I'd like to throw together a cheap (very cheap) computer which can play Blu Ray files (.mkv) without a hitch. I have no idea what's out right now in the market. I'll need everything but a hard drive. Can anyone suggest some parts? Thank you.
There is the "Recommended Builds by Usage" thread here at TH.
Similar idea: "Guide to Building a HD HTPC" at AVSforums.
I just put together an Athlon II X2 245, GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H, Silverstone Grandia GD04 with other existing parts. I have yet to test it but I think it will be fine.
Good Luck!
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I'd check your Video's on the WDTV before you do too much high fiving! 
I had to convert all my VOB files to mkv or MPEG2 before it would play them right. If I decide to transcode a video sometimes NERO works best, sometimes AVS remaker or converter for WDTV Playback. I can see no rhyme or reason for this.....
I had to convert all my VOB files to mkv or MPEG2 before it would play them right. If I decide to transcode a video sometimes NERO works best, sometimes AVS remaker or converter for WDTV Playback. I can see no rhyme or reason for this.....Most of my files work. VOB files work without a problem. Yesterday I tried to watch a movie in MKV and it wouldn't play it past a certain point.
For the amount I paid, I'm pretty happy.
The only thing I don't like is the fact that there's a delay between the button presses and the time the actual menu movies. It drives me crazy.
For the amount I paid, I'm pretty happy.
The only thing I don't like is the fact that there's a delay between the button presses and the time the actual menu movies. It drives me crazy.
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