Want to build a CHEAP, small DVD/MAME/Divx box

[DOOManiac]

I'm considering building a cheap, small PC to keep in the living room, hooked up to the TV.

Here's things I'd really like it to do:

- Great DVD Playback. I'll probably get a standalone DVD player anyway as I doubt it will compare...
- Playback of downloaded movies (game trailers, RvB, etc)
- Playback of MP3's
- Able to run MAME and other Emu's
- Micro ATX form factor is preferred
- A remote control would be great
- Again, I'm on a budget. This thing won't be playing HL2 or DOOM 3, probably just Smash TV and etc.

Thanks for any help and advice!

 

[thuned]

Xbox + mod chip?

 

[jimmyl930]

Asus A7N266-VM AA: $63.99 <-- mATX
Athlon XP 2000+ Retail: $67.00
Crucial 256mb PC2100: $44.00
Aopen 16x DVD-ROM: $9.00+5
Radeon 9000 Pro: $60.00
Hard Drive (depends how much space you'll need)

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: jimmyl930
<STRONG>Shuttle MN31N $99.00 <-- mATX w/IGP & MCP-T
Athlon XP 1700+ Retail: $58.00
Crucial 256mb PC2100: $44.00
Aopen 16x DVD-ROM: $9.00+5
Hard Drive (depends how much space you'll need)
</STRONG>

That looks a little better - there's your DVD-quality sound.

- M4H

 

[DOOManiac]

I've decided that I'll keep my regular DVD player and so I probably won't bother w/ DVD for this machine after all. That in mind, any cheaper solutions? I'm on quite a budget...