Hi!
So I would like to create a media centre / server for home and I would like to use a Intel NUC or a barebones of some sort such as a Gigabyte BRIX. I would just like to ask if something like an i3 model or something would work good enough. As for an OS, I am not sure if I should use Linux, Windows or something else aswell. A budget would be like to be kept in mind but not too much of a budget.
Thanks!
Me.
You'll want it to be silent, the BRIX is loud as fuck. An i3 would probably be good enough. There are no advantages to use Windows over Linux in a media centre, none, what so ever, quite the opposite in fact. If I where you, I'd look for the best possible fanless case you can get your hands on, I personally like the HD-Plex H1.S and throw in a CPU/APU with a max TDP of 45.
Ah thanks quite alot it will help when I eventually get one :)