Next HTPC

So Intel Viiv is dead: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Viiv and that’s not something to ask from the shops anymore.

Next HTPC I am eying at to buy is: http://austin.net.au/COMPUTERS/Desktops/CustomizeYourSystem/tabid/128/ProductCode/SYS-AT-MEDIAPC/Default.aspx

Some changes I need to remember for the HTPC:

 

  1. Intel Motherboard (Intel Chipset and Intel integrated Video Card)
  2. Dual Digital TV Tuner
  3. Wireless PCI Adapter with Atheros chipset
  4. Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
  5. Black casing that matches the HDTV

 

Keyboard & Mouse: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=080&active_tab=overview

 

Update:

Another thing I want to make sure if fixing HDD in SATA0 and DVDRW in SATA1.

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