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I'm making a HTPC with the following:
Case: Lian Li: PC-AO5B (Until I can get a Silverston GD08B)
Mobo: MSI P35 Neo 2FR
CPU: Core 2 Duo e4200
VidCard: 8800GTS 512
Storage: To be determined, waiting on holiday price drops
OS: Windows 8 with Media Center installed
Now, what remote do I need?
I will need to purchase an IR sensor depending on this, right?
I have a windows remote for use with my xbox. I should be able to easily configure that to work, yes?
I figure the tile interface is well configured to work with a remote. I just don't really want to have to mess with a keyboard and mouse on a daily basis, unless a keyboard with a trackpad would be the best solution (and would give me the ability to easily hop into a browser and search for/watch videos on youtube, vimeo, etc)
I want something where the interface won't be clunky. Hell, I wish I could just get a cheap android tablet (like a refurb nook color) and use that as a remote, but I haven't seen much out there about that.
I know the above information probably leaves out a lot of considerations, but this is my first htpc build.
What other things should I be thinking about? Does anyone have any opinions given the above information? Thanks in advance!
Case: Lian Li: PC-AO5B (Until I can get a Silverston GD08B)
Mobo: MSI P35 Neo 2FR
CPU: Core 2 Duo e4200
VidCard: 8800GTS 512
Storage: To be determined, waiting on holiday price drops
OS: Windows 8 with Media Center installed
Now, what remote do I need?
I will need to purchase an IR sensor depending on this, right?
I have a windows remote for use with my xbox. I should be able to easily configure that to work, yes?
I figure the tile interface is well configured to work with a remote. I just don't really want to have to mess with a keyboard and mouse on a daily basis, unless a keyboard with a trackpad would be the best solution (and would give me the ability to easily hop into a browser and search for/watch videos on youtube, vimeo, etc)
I want something where the interface won't be clunky. Hell, I wish I could just get a cheap android tablet (like a refurb nook color) and use that as a remote, but I haven't seen much out there about that.
I know the above information probably leaves out a lot of considerations, but this is my first htpc build.
What other things should I be thinking about? Does anyone have any opinions given the above information? Thanks in advance!