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[[Image:FiireChief.jpg|thumb|200px|Fiire Chief Remote Control]] | [[Image:FiireChief.jpg|thumb|200px|Fiire Chief Remote Control]] | ||
=Intro= | |||
A PC to be used as a [[Media Director]] has specific requirements: a stylish case, low power requirements/heat emission, quiet operation (quiet fans or fanless heat sink), good graphic and sound output cards, and interfaces for input devices/remote controls (USB, wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-UIRT). | |||
It does not need extensive processing power or RAM. | |||
It does not need a large hard drive, since storage can be provided over the network from the Core or a NAS (network attached storage) device. It does need a DVD (optical) drive, since you will play DVDs through it. | |||
= Status = | = Status = | ||
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= Features = | = Features = | ||
* Small HiFi form factor | * Small HiFi form factor | ||
* Brushed | * Brushed aluminum front | ||
* Clear design | * Clear design | ||
* Plenty of outputs (component, HDMI, ..) | * Plenty of outputs (component, HDMI, ..) | ||
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See [http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_spec.php?pno=lc20&area=usa website] for more details. Approx. $140 at Newegg.com. | See [http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_spec.php?pno=lc20&area=usa website] for more details. Approx. $140 at Newegg.com. | ||
== Optical drive == | == Optical (DVD) drive == | ||
Pioneer (Bulk) DVR-K06 Slim Slot-In | Pioneer (Bulk) DVR-K06 Slim Slot-In | ||
== CPU == | == CPU == | ||
Revision as of 20:44, 27 April 2008
Intro
A PC to be used as a Media Director has specific requirements: a stylish case, low power requirements/heat emission, quiet operation (quiet fans or fanless heat sink), good graphic and sound output cards, and interfaces for input devices/remote controls (USB, wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-UIRT).
It does not need extensive processing power or RAM.
It does not need a large hard drive, since storage can be provided over the network from the Core or a NAS (network attached storage) device. It does need a DVD (optical) drive, since you will play DVDs through it.
Status
Confirmed working with 0704.
Features
- Small HiFi form factor
- Brushed aluminum front
- Clear design
- Plenty of outputs (component, HDMI, ..)
- low power usage
- UI2 capable (reported up to 720p)
Components
Case
See website for more details. Approx. $140 at Newegg.com.
Optical (DVD) drive
Pioneer (Bulk) DVR-K06 Slim Slot-In
CPU
AMD BE2400
Cooler
Silverstone NT07-AM2 [1]
or
NORTHQ NQ 3393 [2]
or
Hiper HFC10820C1
RAM
2xDDR2 PC800 1GB
Motherboard
See website for details.
Also look for an integrated multimedia MB and case here.