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Zotac Mini PC or build i3 system for HTPC

Zotac Mini PC or Build i3 Mini ITX HTPC?

  • Zotac Mini PC

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lsv

lsv

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So here's my option...

Buy the $300~ Zotac MAG, Atom 330, 2gigs ram, 160gig HD, wifi, buy OS and wireless keyboard

or...

Build an i3 system using the Zotac 1156 mini-itx board.

Uses;

Will be used only as basic web browser, and media box for my 46" 1080p TV. Trying to keep costs down but I want it to last say... 3 years as that's what my current upgrade cycle is and I'll be keeping this no different.

Current rig is in sig for reference.
 
Too late, bought the Zotac. It really will be to watch movies and very light surfing. Installing W7 on it right now, will do a mini review later on.
 
Looking forward to the mini review. I actually purchased a Foxconn mini PC recently (Shellshocker special) and haven't used it but am wondering how it will be.
 
Zap said:
Looking forward to the mini review. I actually purchased a Foxconn mini PC recently (Shellshocker special) and haven't used it but am wondering how it will be.
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I have an Acer Revo, Atom 330 and Ion powered. The i3 setup would be much more effective as an HTPC, looking at building a miniITX system myself.
 
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