I work with security systems and solutions at my job and almost all of them revolve around the fitPC3 as the server. They also offer other types of solutions like the Intense PC2 (IPC2). I won't be doing any gaming on it since I have my desktop for that. The IPC2 is also build-to-order so I can ask for an i3/i5/i7 with anywhere up to 16GB of DDR3-1333/1600 memory. They are passive cooled so the only noise would be the HDD or none at all if I opt for an SSD. They don't run very hot either, though, all the ones I have worked with use lower performance CPUs.
What are your thoughts on using one for an HTPC? Or would I be better off building one? Here is a link to the website: http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/ipc2/
What are your thoughts on using one for an HTPC? Or would I be better off building one? Here is a link to the website: http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/ipc2/