Media Center PC or Digital Media Streamer input please!

Gillbot

Lifer
Jan 11, 2001
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Would an old Dell GX1 with 256MB ram and an ATI All In Wonder PCI video be enough for a basic install of XP MCE? I'd mainly like it for playing MP3's over the stereo and perhaps the occasional downloaded video clip.

I got an Omnifi DMS1 but I hate the way it handles files. It lumps them ALL into one bulk "folder" so you have to scroll through them all to find the track you want to listen to. I'd much prefer to be able to locate files easier, play folders, etc. At least make them easier to find as opposed to all of the songs in one "folder".

I was thinking of just tossing the old GX1 behind the entertainment center and using winamp but the wife wants a remote so I'll have to try harder! Is there a remote with a decent interface (or secondary display) that I could make work? Suggestions on the HTPC route or a better Digital Media streamer would be appreciated!