Jaaakkkeee Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 So basically I want to build a wee pc to watch movies on and download movies on (legally, of course).Now I'm pretty confident I could physically build it. But when it comes to what parts to choose and where to go for them, I'm kind of lost.Basically, the dream is to have something about the size of a laptop without the screen (if it's possible).1TB hard drive (at least, if it's not too expensive to go bigger, I'll go bigger)A graphics card that can handle 1080p movies.hdmi outputUSB 2.0 PortsWireless Card.Windows 7I'm guessing 2gb ram?Anyone want to help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I refuse to help anyone who wants to download anything legally.Is what you're wanting to build not called an iPad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Go onto www.dabs.com and price up the parts. What are you thinking about for a case? And are you intending to us it as a media player with a big muckle telly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Aye basically if it can fit snug on top of the sky box and can be easily transported then I'm a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 2gb or ram? dinna be silly, go for 4gb at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 that was just a guess. haven't used a pc at home in ages. my mac only needs 2gb a ram but i guess windows needs more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yer mac is pish tho and probably cost about 3 times what my laptop did Now we have 64bit windows as standard in new computers your best making use of it, 4gb should be your starting point.Speak to Graham Knight, he is your computer man!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I don't want this to turn in to MAC v PC. But IMO, my macbook outdoes every windows pc and laptop I've every came across. And I've came across a few. I watch an awful, awful amount of porn.I might just send him a link to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Doesn't Aaron know a lot about this shit?xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Aye. Last time I said anything about building a pc he laughed at me. Told me he'd do it for me then never did haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Have a look here - http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/NettopIt may be better to buy one of them and then customise it to what you want it to be, rather than having to source all the parts separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I want a wee project like. Or else I'd just buy one.I've spoken to Graham, I might pop in when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berserker Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 get a mac mini as you're obviously a complete div Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have a macbook already. I don't understand how I'm a div though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Because you bought a mac book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hurr durr.I obviously only bought it 'cause it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Why do you need to build this? Milner already has a computer with every film worth watching ever on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 It'll mainly be for tv prrgrms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Would you not just be easier buying a portable harddrive, and/or a divex player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I want a wee project like. Or else I'd just buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 When you do get round to building it, before you do anything rub a balloon on your hair to get rid of all the static on your body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Or I'll do it at work with antistatic mats and wristbands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 NOOO that's a really bad idea, using anti-static mats and a wrist bands, stick with the balloon, far better for the components. If you have nylon carpets you can shuffle about on before doing it, even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Completely retarded idea for a 'project'. Buy one of these and try building a birdhouse or something.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-1080P-Media-Player/dp/B002VAVR4A/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1332281073&sr=8-16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I don't see how building a birdhouse is less retarded than something I, myself, will get pleasure out of, as well as the mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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