VIA Chips for Emulator/HTPC

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gpn43

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Hi there,

I am looking to buy some cheap hardware to build a budget HTPC that I'll also be using for some console emulation (nes, snes, n64). I was just wondering if anyone had any experience trying out some of the really cheap ITX solutions with integrated VIA processors. I can't seem to find much on google and am curious how they would perform.

All I can really find on them is that they apparently run linux fine, but thats not my intent. Any feedback or suggestions would be great.

Thanks
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157247
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147131
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148517
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136252


This is the cheapest I could come up with, however I would go with an i3 and a socket 1155 itx board. This includes a blu ray drive - not sure if that is needed. All you need to add is a hard drive.

If you go the VIA route it sounds like more of a project, just get something that is known to be a solid performer. The e-350 is slow but works for htpc needs, so if you have a micro center near you they have the cheapest prices on an i3 and have $40 off a motherboard purchase.
 
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