Xbox 360 or HTPC??

[Rekx]

So i got this idea of making a media pc to our TV. This will be used for movies (netflix and local files) some webbrowsing and maybe some gaming. The gaming part is where i got stock, cause the old console (mainly xbox 360) can play games in okay quality (better then a similary priced pc). Also the abillity to play GTA V would be awesome. The bad graphics is not a problem cause i have a gaming pc that i play all my demanding games on. This is more for 

 

The problem is that i like the openess of the pc platform, which the xbox lacks though the Xbox can play games better. The prices point im talking about is 270-280 dollars (the prices of a xbox 250gb with two games halo 4 and tomb raider) Do you think this is posiblo and what option would you pick?

 

[wtfxmitchell]

mac mini, lol

 

 

no

 

 

just get a nuc or something

[piplupgao]

ebay is your friend

[Levent]

xbox360 is a pretty good deal, at the moment

[qwertywarrior]

xbox

[SSOB]

You can build a pretty nice HTPC for 300 dollars : ( Assuming the storage is steamed to it via a NAS or something ) ( or you can add a simple HDD also ) Just put XBMC on it or use an android stick/ ''legit'' windows.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Microcenter) 

Memory:  Patriot Signature 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($25.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Silverstone ML05B HTPC Case  ($44.50 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 

Total: $255.44

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-06 15:34 EST-0500)

[TheBLOODYTOXIC]

Raspherry Pi!!! for HTPC is good but if you want gaming too you can get a X360 for about $250

 

You if you have a PC too go with an HTPC because i suppouse you already have games. GTA V PC version it;s very likely to release when the Next-Gen version come out amoung with the Xone and Ps4 Version

[Rekx]

mac mini, lol

 

 

no

 

 

just get a nuc or something

Nuc is pretty exspensive where i live  

[Rekx]

 

You can build a pretty nice HTPC for 300 dollars : ( Assuming the storage is steamed to it via a NAS or something ) ( or you can add a simple HDD also ) Just put XBMC on it or use an android stick/ ''legit'' windows.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Microcenter) 

Memory:  Patriot Signature 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($25.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Silverstone ML05B HTPC Case  ($44.50 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 

Total: $255.44

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-06 15:34 EST-0500)

 

Look aweomse and no i dont have a NAS server. The case seemse pretty nice. Though i cannot deside what to get a xbox or HTPC. Im so frustrated!! 

[Freaky_spider]

Look aweomse and no i dont have a NAS server. The case seemse pretty nice. Though i cannot deside what to get a xbox or HTPC. Im so frustrated!! 

you can always put a half decent GPU in your system and play games on low-medium, seeing that you are playing on a (probably) big screen from far away 720P will look just fine.

[SSOB]

Look aweomse and no i dont have a NAS server. The case seemse pretty nice. Though i cannot deside what to get a xbox or HTPC. Im so frustrated!! 

Add An HDD then . 

[Rekx]

Raspherry Pi!!! for HTPC is good but if you want gaming too you can get a X360 for about $250

 

You if you have a PC too go with an HTPC because i suppouse you already have games. GTA V PC version it;s very likely to release when the Next-Gen version come out amoung with the Xone and Ps4 Version

But the games i play on my main gaming pc is pretty demanding titles, mostly shooters. 

 

A HTPC would be more used for webbrowsing and not gaming. I have pretty high demands when it comes to pc gaming. 

you can always put a half decent GPU in your system and play games on low-medium, seeing that you are playing on a (probably) big screen from far away 720P will look just fine.

 I could do that but then i would have to get a bigger case then the Silverstone 

[TeKNiQue]

PC master race!

[Worth]

Xbox so cheap

[miyabwah]

Xbox.

[Rekx]

Remember the price for Live isn't a problem for me, cause i can get it really cheap. The choice is really, games = xbox but if i want to mess arround with it the HTPC is a better option. 

[Kevinkt]

ps3 imo, that way you can play bluerays

[Rekx]

ps3 imo, that way you can play bluerays

Im not into the whole buying blu rays thing ;-) The xbox is also cheaper and have a better online system.

[Rekx]

I think I will go with the xbox idea and when the steam machine comes out Ill get one of them.

Thanks for the suggestions :-) the whole HTPC will have to wait untill i get a NAS server

[Kevinkt]

Im not into the whole buying blu rays thing ;-) The xbox is also cheaper and have a better online system.

Ahhh, I saw a used ps3 for under 300 that why i said it

[TassieTim]

if as you say you do have a gaming pc , I'd go for a HTPC option, if gaming is not your main concern the htpc would provide a better platform for media playback and if at some point you do play some games on it having a AMD apu based system will give some halfway descent gaming ability without the need for high end graphic cards

that silverstone ml05b case could be loaded up with 4 WD Blue WD10JPVX1TB for one hell of a video library ( 4tb worth )

[aselwyn1]

why buy a 8 year old console? it will probuly only last 2 years till all the major games only come out for current gen not last gen

[Rekx]

ye maybe the HTPC is better especialy now that steamOS will soon be upon us.

[N00B_person]

Xboxes tend to have all the features that you just dont need for that kind of application. Build your own, you won't regret it.

[N00B_person]

ye maybe the HTPC is better especialy now that steamOS will soon be upon us.

this too.