Audio Pc or audio Pc/media center

[Diapason]

meant to add
ive a couple of s/h parts here that might suit too

Well I won't be buying anything without consulting you, so we can certainly discuss all options there.

Thanks again.

[Diapason]

I'm finally getting to look at these options properly, and I can already feel the budget creeping up. What's new, eh?

[Diapason]

Quick question: what OS would I be using with all of this in an ideal world, and how much would that cost to add into the pot?

[tony]

Quick question: what OS would I be using with all of this in an ideal world, and how much would that cost to add into the pot?

Windows 2012 server it only costs circa €5-700 per licence. Very worthwhile though

[Diapason]

Definitely sounds like the place to start, Tony. No point messing around.

[nige2000]

Quick question: what OS would I be using with all of this in an ideal world, and how much would that cost to add into the pot?

Windows 2012 server it only costs circa €5-700 per licence. Very worthwhile though

server might work alright but a bit ott for general media playback

probably win 8 @ circa €90-100

[tony]

If you are doing a build Simon you will end up having to pay for a copy of windows 8. They are generally bundled when purchasing made up.
Seen some builds on the internet that are not much over what it costs to build and you have your copy of 8.The alternative is to make it up and try 2012 for a few months. I should have gone back up the post a bit I didn't see some of the earlier responses from Nigel I thought the post where I jumped in was your first apologises.

[nige2000]

If you are doing a build Simon you will end up having to pay for a copy of windows 8. They are generally bundled when purchasing made up.
Seen some builds on the internet that are not much over what it costs to build and you have your copy of 8.The alternative is to make it up and try 2012 for a few months. I should have gone back up the post a bit I didn't see some of the earlier responses from Nigel I thought the post where I jumped in was your first apologises.

i was trying to keep it a good audio spec incase it ends up getting a couple of mods and doin just that

[Diapason]

Yeah, I was looking at premade alternatives late this afternoon and I'm wondering am I giving myself hassle for no good reason. Although I'm kind of interested in doing the build for its own sake too. I'll learn a lot and it might give me confidence to do other things...
Future audio requirements seem almost certain at some stage too.

[nige2000]

Yeah, I was looking at premade alternatives late this afternoon and I'm wondering am I giving myself hassle for no good reason. Although I'm kind of interested in doing the build for its own sake too. I'll learn a lot and it might give me confidence to do other things...
Future audio requirements seem almost certain at some stage too.

one of them nuc's or brix would be fine for general media use

what else are you lookin at?