Better HTPC option?

[Domingow]

Hello,

I am in the market to build a HTPC. I recently purchased a 32inch Toshiba LCD TV this BF and want to join the 21st century with a HTPC. (My former TV was a 29inch 1989 Sanyo lol). I currently have a 1.86 C2D Mac Mini and a HP DC7900 USDT.

I just completed the Mac Mini HTPC build by installing Plex, Hulu desktop and MacMame. All are controlled through FrontRow using the Mac Mini remote. This seems like a very elegant and simple solution one that even my wife can use. The only thing this is lacking is (basic)cable tv capabilities.

My desktop is currently running Win7 ultimate with an Asus PE-9400 TV tuner card. This computer is located in the home-office and I am very happy with win7 MCE capabilities. I was thinking about replicating this setup using a HP DC7900 USDT with a MCE IR blaster/remote and possibly a USB HDTV tuner (I believe the 7900USDT does not have any PCI express slots available).

So given the two choices; what would be a better HTPC setup?

Thanks for any advice given,

Regards.