Personal computing discussed
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Jumpshot24 wrote:I'm looking to build a compact, media center type rig for streaming internet video, playing normal local video, and emulating some "classic" console games like super nintendo, gamecube, etc. I have a projector and bluetooth sound bar for output purposes so I just want a media center I can use b/c right now it's just my laptop.
I'm trying to stay around $300 if possible.
I live in Atlanta, GA, USA and don't have a preference of vendors since I'm pretty new to this.
Thanks for the help!
Jumpshot24 wrote:I'm looking to build a compact, media center type rig for streaming internet video, playing normal local video, and emulating some "classic" console games like super nintendo, gamecube, etc. I have a projector and bluetooth sound bar for output purposes so I just want a media center I can use b/c right now it's just my laptop.
I'm trying to stay around $300 if possible.
I live in Atlanta, GA, USA and don't have a preference of vendors since I'm pretty new to this.
Thanks for the help!
Chrispy_ wrote:As an emulator fan I would suggest you try and avoid Intel. I've had numerous Playstation and Nintendo emulator struggle with Intel IGPs, even as recently as HD4000 in my Ivy-bridge laptop.
JustAnEngineer wrote:You can't mix that motherboard with your other parts.
vargis14 wrote:I can walk around for a good 2 hrs and driver my wife crazy......but its fine when she goes clothes shopping and walks around for way longer and happens more often!! It is kinda funny when she asks if I like say a pair of shoes or a blouse.....I realize she knows fashion way better then me so I say I like everything unless it is truly ugly to me.
Jumpshot24 wrote:do they sell Windows 8 cheap anywhere for my build or do you guys know of anyway I can get it not for $80-100?
just brew it! wrote:vargis14 wrote:I can walk around for a good 2 hrs and driver my wife crazy......but its fine when she goes clothes shopping and walks around for way longer and happens more often!! It is kinda funny when she asks if I like say a pair of shoes or a blouse.....I realize she knows fashion way better then me so I say I like everything unless it is truly ugly to me.
If you want to stir up trouble, point out to her that it is analogous to you asking her which motherboard to buy.
"Oooh, get that one with the purple connector thingies on it!"
(No offense intended to any female geeks on the forum... )