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Old 06-15-2010, 09:56 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by llama64 View Post
And it comes with a DVD player.

But a 700-1000$ media center is stretching it.
Yeah, it is a bit much. I'd really have to look at all the options before I went the Mac Server route.

One thing that really concerns me is the overheating. With how much I use my Xbox right now as a media server, this Mac mini would get a ton of use. It would be on for hours at a time everyday. It's a nice-looking case, but I'm not sure if the venting is practical enough for that kind of always-on usage.

Mind you, the iMacs are always on, and they do fine. Plus the aluminum does act as a heatsink...

I'd obviously price things out on the PC side first (I always do), but it's so difficult to find a case that I'd want to put in my living room that doesn't cost at least $200.
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