What do you thing would be better

[logan6480]

a HTPC or a Sling Media Slingbox Pro HD

 

[foothead]

HTPC. By a large margin. Especially if you get things such as netflix, blu-ray, DVR, etc.

I have one. Its also epic for gaming. 50 inch 1080p plasma monitor = win

 

[logan6480]

so what are the specs on your htpc?

 

[foothead]

HAHAHA Mine is an epic gaming PC as well.

Mobo:ECS A70GM-A black series
CPU: AMD Phenom x4 9600
RAM:4 GB crucial DDR2 1066
Graphics: ATI HD 4850 x2
HDD: 1.5 TB seagate barracuda
PSU: 700w OCZ Game X stream
Optical: LG Blu-ray-ROM/DVD burner combo drive
Monitor: 50" 1080p plasma TV
Case: Raidmax Ares

 

[logan6480]

What would i need for a great running htpc

 

[foothead]

What do you intend to use it for?

Also, do you have a 1080p TV or less?

 

[logan6480]

normal tv going to upgrade in the future......how hard is a htpc to put together for a beginner...I have never put together my own pc yet...how much trouble do you think i would have?