Raspberry Pi vs Intel Nuc vs Gigabyte Brix

Okay not going to bother updating my post. I get why it's beneficial. I run XBMC on a Windows 7 PC that only really goes off unless the power trips so either of the live versions seem like a step backwards.
 
3 x Pi's cost : R1,400.

Been running for more than a year on Openelec, could not find any HD format that won't play. Also changed from SAMBA to NFS, much faster transmission and PI's over clocked @ 900 not problem, powered with the TV's USB port.
 
Fudzy said:
Okay not going to bother updating my post. I get why it's beneficial. I run XBMC on a Windows 7 PC that only really goes off unless the power trips so either of the live versions seem like a step backwards.
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But why would you run Windows 7 on an HTPC? OpenElec or XBMCLive (now XBMCbuntu) is fantastic as more bare-bones boot straight into XBMC options. I'd never consider putting Windows on my NUC. /shudders
 
undesign said:
But why would you run Windows 7 on an HTPC? OpenElec or XBMCLive (now XBMCbuntu) is fantastic as more bare-bones boot straight into XBMC options. I'd never consider putting Windows on my NUC. /shudders
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Mine boots straight into XBMC.
 
undesign said:
Then why the hassle of Windows - bigger installation, memory requirements and other MS ****? :wtf: :confused:
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The pros outweighed the cons in my case. If I didn't have the money for a license I'd probably go the Linux route, even with the headaches associated.
 
Fudzy said:
The pros outweighed the cons in my case. If I didn't have the money for a license I'd probably go the Linux route, even with the headaches associated.
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If you have hardware known to work it's a lot quicker an easier to install OpenElec than have to install Windows. Some weird unknown hardware may require you to fiddle a bit.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
If you have hardware known to work it's a lot quicker an easier to install OpenElec than have to install Windows. Some weird unknown hardware may require you to fiddle a bit.
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Yeah if it was something that was constantly being booted up I'd look at the option.
 
Fudzy said:
Yeah if it was something that was constantly being booted up I'd look at the option.
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The only reason I would see why is for windows games but a VM will suffice for old games and ATI hardware which currently is not well supported with drivers.
 
Managed to get the Celeron Nuc at Takealot for R300 cheaper. Really tiny device 3 x usb 2.0, lan port and 2 hdmi.

Waiting for my extra ram and msata to arrive so I can load XMBC.
 
I just bought the BOXDC3217BY NUC (Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3217U / 1.8 GHz) for 2725. Waiting for delivery.
 
It's still a decent price though for something that retails on Amazon for ~$150! Let us know how easy it is to configure and how well it performs.
 
Yotch said:
It's still a decent price though for something that retails on Amazon for ~$150! Let us know how easy it is to configure and how well it performs.
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Will let you know as soon as I get it up and running. These units were designed to run windows so I don't think it would be too much of an effort to get an OS on it.
 
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