callumfitz2000
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how hard is it to build a media center pc? or is it cheaper to just by one?
The hardest part by far is choosing the components... But - you learn a lot, it's fun (if you're so inclined) and you end up with EXACTLY what you want.
BUILDING A PC IS NOT HARD until you decide to install MCE
AT LEAST WITH A PRE-BUILT MACHINE IN SHOULD ALL HAVED BEEN FULLY TESTED
Invest in acronis true image, it helps to have a working image to restore back to if something goes wrong.
Pete
how hard is it to build a media center pc? or is it cheaper to just by one?
...and for someone that is interested* it is a fun challenge and provides a great deal of satisfaction when you get your own rig working. You also learn a lot more along the way thus giving you scope to tweak and make additions later down the road.
You have full control over all the components comprising your machine, as well as all the software on it. The Dell/HP bog stock boxes aren't very attractive in your living room either.
There is a huge wealth of information on fori (what actually is the plural) such as this, TGB etc and elsewhere on the web.
* and has a degree of techincal savvy