All In One HTPC Build
All In One HTPC Build
As the name suggest, the All In One HTPC build is a computer built to handling both downloading and play back of media. It may also handle streaming to other computers in your house. A quick Pros and Cons of an All In One HTPC build.
PROS
- Great for just one TV
- You reduce cost by consolidating
- Power savings
- All in One
- No need to worry about home network bandwidth during streaming
CONS
- May need to invest into higher grade components, more work on one computer
- Generally HTPCs are built in small cases, more components equals more heat
- Limited hard drive expandability, small space = less hard drives
- All in one handles the entire load of downloading, extracting, repairing, serving media, playing media etc; all of which equals more heat
- Attempting to alleviate heat may result in louder fans
- The Processor (CPU)
- The Motherboard
- The Memory (RAM)
- The Video Card
- The Hard Drives
- The Power Supply
- The Case
- The Fans
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