Some HTPC questions.

[Orsenfelt]

I've looking into building a HTPC recently but am not totally sure how to go about it.

I have an old p3 1ghz sitting doing nothing, 256mb ram, 30gb HDD, DvD drive.
If I added a Capture card would it be powerful enough to run WinMCE?

Is it possible to hold all the media on another computer on the network and then "stream" it to the HTPC?

I've seen threads about attatching a Cable Set top Box through it but I am based in the UK, Does anyone know a) if it is still possible | b) different in anyway?

The old case is rotten and I have an un-used Xbox somewhere. Gutting it and putting the HTPC in there wouldn't be too much trouble would it?
I think the PC's board is mATX and the PSU / Heatsink is small form factor.


Uhm, I think thats all for now, If i have anymore i'll add them =)

Thanks in Advance

 

[rayman2k2]

I've looking into building a HTPC recently but am not totally sure how to go about it.

I have an old p3 1ghz sitting doing nothing, 256mb ram, 30gb HDD, DvD drive.
If I added a Capture card would it be powerful enough to run WinMCE?

Is it possible to hold all the media on another computer on the network and then "stream" it to the HTPC?

I've seen threads about attatching a Cable Set top Box through it but I am based in the UK, Does anyone know a) if it is still possible | b) different in anyway?

The old case is rotten and I have an un-used Xbox somewhere. Gutting it and putting the HTPC in there wouldn't be too much trouble would it?
I think the PC's board is mATX and the PSU / Heatsink is small form factor.


Uhm, I think thats all for now, If i have anymore i'll add them =)

Thanks in Advance

1. It should be fine, I'd upgrade the ram to the minimum of 512mb. 1 gig preferred
2. Yes it is, you can have it save the captured files to a network location, and access from the same location
3. What is your current cable setup?
4. Gutting it wont be too hard. It'll require some elbow grease and a worklog on this forum Before you take everything out, make a model of the case out of cardboard, and see if things can fit.