Turning a TV into a computer

[ItsMinJunLol]

Hi, I want to turn my TV into a computer. I want either HDMI or USB and one that can be hidden behind a TV. Something like the intel compute stick. Help me find a good, mini pc or a compute stick that I can put in my TV! Thanks! 

 

P. S. I can't connect a PC or something like that so ya.  

 

Or should I just get a mini pc and put it next to my tv?

[Illumination]

Depends on your budget. If you're really tight get a Raspberry Pi 3.

[ItsMinJunLol]

1 minute ago, Illumination said:

Depends on your budget. If you're really tight get a Raspberry Pi 3.

Maybe under 200-300$?

[ItsMinJunLol]

And something modular. That I can just plug in and it'll work. 

[Loleo]

intel nuc?

[Dragonsnap]

27 minutes ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Hi, I want to turn my TV into a computer. I want either HDMI or USB and one that can be hidden behind a TV. Something like the intel compute stick. Help me find a good, mini pc or a compute stick that I can put in my TV! Thanks! 

 

P. S. I can't connect a PC or something like that so ya.  

 

Or should I just get a mini pc and put it next to my tv?

Depends on what content you want on your TV. If you want to watch Netflix and such, Chromecast is the answer. If not, get a Raspberry Pi/NUC/Zotac MiniPC/Compute Stick. What do you plan on doing on your TV?

 

Also, what country do you live in? If your budget is tight, shipping is a big concern.

[LukeTim]

What exactly do you want to do with it?

If it's just video and maybe web browsing, then a Compute stick will do... if you want to maybe do some light gaming, an Intel NUC or Zotac ZBox would be good and you can mount them on the rear... For heavier gaming then maybe a steam machine or small HTPC? You wouldn't be able to mount that on the rear though it would have to stand beside or below.

[ItsMinJunLol]

Thanks, 

I want to go on websites, watch videos, use animations and in-web programs, etc. Should I get chromecast or intel stick?

[Quiet_]

An Intel Compute Stick?

Don't forget the keyboard.

[vorticalbox]

5 minutes ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Thanks, 

I want to go on websites, watch videos, use animations and in-web programs, etc. Should I get chromecast or intel stick?

if you want to just stream to your tv get a chromecast if you want to anything else get an intel stick.

 

[ItsMinJunLol]

Ok, thanks you guys!

[LukeTim]

58 minutes ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Thanks, 

I want to go on websites, watch videos, use animations and in-web programs, etc. Should I get chromecast or intel stick?

Compute stick sounds like it will suit your needs fine.

[leadeater]

Moved to Home Theater Equipment

[ItsMinJunLol]

Hi guys, sorry if I'm keep on asking but what do you think of the Intel stick CS125? It holds more performance than the other stick for a rather cheap price. I chose this because I might want some more performance due to unexpected heavy loads. Also, can this stream and download movies?

[VictorianReaper]

2 hours ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Hi guys, sorry if I'm keep on asking but what do you think of the Intel stick CS125? It holds more performance than the other stick for a rather cheap price. I chose this because I might want some more performance due to unexpected heavy loads. Also, can this stream and download movies?

yes it can stream and download movies but I don't really think it has the space, nothing I know of does BUT

Take a look at 

Kangaroo PC

[ItsMinJunLol]

On 6/8/2016 at 0:34 PM, VictorianReaper said:

yes it can stream and download movies but I don't really think it has the space, nothing I know of does BUT

Take a look at 

Kangaroo PC

Ok. It can increase space by a micro SDXC slot and also, I might connect a SSD by the USB 3.0

[BHS4K]

On 6/9/2016 at 9:02 PM, ItsMinJunLol said:

Ok. It can increase space by a micro SDXC slot and also, I might connect a SSD by the USB 3.0

I don't think you would want to as the ssd may pull it down, which could make the HDMI connection bend or even break, if you want to try expanding storage it, try using a SD Card

[ItsMinJunLol]

8 hours ago, BHS4K said:

I don't think you would want to as the ssd may pull it down, which could make the HDMI connection bend or even break, if you want to try expanding storage it, try using a SD Card

Oh no, mounting on the tv. not hanging down.

[Maximoose]

Mac Mini?