I am making a gift for my father who has around 700 hours of music in his collection and I was wondering if I could get some help on where to look for parts and how much space i need what kind of case you reccomend etc. I am good with computers and I know i can build it by myself i just want some help with what parts people like.

I need a r/f remote (to change the songs from outside)

or instead of the r/f remote use a tablet (he has the tablet) and a wireless connection (this would be my most favorite choice because i assume it could have visuals and crontrol more then just the stereo)

I also was thinking about getting a shuttle case but then i saw the new abit case today has anyone heard about this case i know it can fit 2 hdd's instead of one (always a good thing) i do want to have a miniatx case like that.

Also if it were possible with the tablet remote to control the tv if there is a tv capture card?



Thank you all very much in advance for any and all help.

Are you looking to build a PC for just music or a complete entertainment PC with features like tivo? There's an write up in this months Maximum PC on an entertianment PC to give you some ideas if thats what you're after. Also, what is your budget?

I would like to keep it under $300 it doesnt need a monitor and i will have to go pick up this months MAXPC (good excuse to spend $8)

I probably wont include a TiVo style recording, maybe it will be his birthday present .

I would like to make a complete entertainment tv but like i said ealier i don't know if it fits in my budget so it could be an add on later thats one of the reasons i was thinking of the Abit micro case.

P.S. if you dont know what case I am talking about here is a review from The Screen Savers http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/p...558093,00.html

Dude... save yourself some green.

A subscription to MaxPC costs 12 bucks for an entire year... 35 if you want the CDs... but 12 if ya don't!

Really?! Oh... I know what i was thinking about it PCGaming that costs $8 but the Maxpc costs $4 but the subscription sounds like a good idea i really like that mag/


Also Dark i really like your signature.

So any suggestions or any other help?

300 bucks is really cheap for a new system, especially for a MiniATX. I'd try lookin to upgrade your cost first.

Also, you can control Winamp via a plugin over a LAN, so if you had a PDA that has wireless, you could control it via that interface if you wanted. I'll try and find you a link. www.browseamp.com is the site

Thnx Jcarkeys, i will look around and see if i need to upgrade my price (i dont need a monitor for it, also i can get most pieces at cost he owns a Network managing company and his girlfriend said she would help me order things at price. maybe she can heko and buy the hdd or something. and it doesnt have to be fast unless the tivo like computers need to be fast.