Posted November 8, 2014 I guess I've never really understood what the draw of an HTPC is and who it's for, and despite my research I still haven't found an answer. I was hoping someone here could show me why it's worth the time/money to have one. (Other than having an excuse to build a PC *wink) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 Here's your answer: My System Specs: (Short list) i7 4770k, GTX 780, many SSD's, a 2 TB HDD(deceased :( ), Corsair 650D. Full list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kchriz6097/saved/8dh7YJ Upgrade Plan: Acquire some Black Noctuas then add 16 or 32GB of 2133MHz memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 I use mine as a Netflix machine rather than using an xbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 I use mine to stream movies and tv shows using XBMC from my custom nas. System: 5930K, MSI X99 SLI PLUS, GTX 780Ti (SLI), 840 EVO, Fractal R4 (Full Custom Loop) (IP) Media Server/Perm Folder: i3 4130, CX500, 4 X WD Red 1TB, 60GB Adata SSD for boot, Node 304, ASrock Z87-E ITX, 8GB Kingston Value Ram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 my HTPC functions as the set top box receiving encrypted TV signals from my TV provider and DVRing it through windows media center. beyond that it handles whatever streaming service I feel like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 Well the one I'm planning to build will be for gaming on my TV downstairs (using Steam In-Home Streaming, limiting the hardware needed for 1080p 60fps wut), playing blu-rays, playing films and music off of the NAS, and eventually it's going to have a dual tuner TV card in it which will be recording to a 128GB internal SSD. And obviously internet streaming services as well. It's basically going to be an epic console and DVR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 8, 2014 Author Thanks for the replies guys, unfortunately the only benefit I would get is in-home streaming through Steam, so for now it's not worth the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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