HTPC Guide

See /r/pcmasterrace/w/builds for actual PC hardware configurations. This page is just for software and peripherals advice.

Overview

This is a guide for those wanting to setup a HTPC to stream movies, TV shows and possibly for use in some lite gaming. We will be going over everything software wise, plus suggestions for accessories.

There are many different ways in software to create a feature-rich HTPC setup, we are going to cover two different ways and give you reasons for and against them to further customize your experience by letting you choice which you'd like to purchase.

NZXT DOKO

• NZXT Website
• Great video to explain the DOKO including overview on setup and gameplay (Bioshock), by JayzTwoCents
• $99 - Cheap if you have a PC already
• Four USB ports for peripherals
• Low latency over the home network [50ms-80ms in testing]
• Able to connect to multiple PCs on the same home network at the same time [NAS Support]

KodiBuntu

Follow this guide to install KodiBuntu after installing Ubuntu. When done the install head over to After OS Install Wiki Page for some awesome programs

If you have any more comments questions or concerns, please message us here as well as check out their FAQ

Accessories

These will work for both the DOKO and HTPC

Wireless Keyboards

KB+M Combos * Logitech M520 (~$40) * Logitech MK320 (~$25)

Non Combos * HP Elite v2 (~$40) * Logitech K360 (~$20)

Remotes * Lenovo N5902 (~$80) * Logitech K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard (~$30) * Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard (~$20)

Wireless Mouses

• Logitech G700s (~$60)
• Logitech M525 (~$30)
• Logitech M310 (~$15)

Audio

Less than $100

• Dayton Audio B652 Bookshelf Speaker (~$40)
  
• Micca Club 3 (~$75)
• Pioneer SP BS22 LR (~$90)
  In between $100 and $300
  
• AudioEngine P4 (~$250)
  
• Energy Classic 5.1 Theater system (~$300)
  
• Onkyo SKS-HT690 5.1 (~$300)
  

More than $300

• Wharfedale 220 B Diamond (~$350)
  
• Polk Audio Hampden (~$400 (no AMP/Receiver needed)
  
• Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 (~$700
  

Notable receivers/amplifiers

• Lepai-LP-2020A (~$50)
  
• Onkyo-TX-SR313 5.1 (~$160)
• AudioEngine N22 (~$200)
  
• Yamaha RX V377 5.1 (~$250)
  
• NAD 3020 DAC/AMP (~$500)
  

Extras

Note: This is something that isn't needed but will make the experience much better. Any programs listed are not yet tested on the DOKO but in theory should work.

• Flirc (~$25) allows you to use your TV remote with your PC.
• Wireless Xbox 360 for Windows (~$40) with this install guide will work for Ubuntu
• COMING SOONISH, Razer Turret
• Gopher 0.97, /u/Tizaki made this open source program that allows you to control a PC from a controller.
• HD Homerun (~$130-170) is the best tv tuner for a complete HTPC with functionality to run live tv on multiple devices.

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