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Stock build, what do you guys think?
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uhm?
details please.
 
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post #3 of 5
I guess, but if you're running XBMC center as a front end, there are way cheaper options - mini-itx/atx build or just a Apple TV.

I think we need more details.
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post #4 of 5
I'd pass. If you are only watching movies, something a lot cheaper will fit the bill.
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I actually had successfully set up a 780G IGP based/A64 X2 4000+ that i helped my mate spot and buy from the used market for peanuts just for a "sometime" HTPC. It didn't have any hdds just a 2GB SD card (it was found in one of the drawers) via USB adapter with Ubuntu 11.04 + persistence installed. (Pendrive linux ftw!) XBMC does the rest and the rig draws files from the main/server PC The XBMC add ons also added hours of fun biggrin.gif
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