Bit-Tech posted a 7-page guide to putting together a self-build system to run Windows Media Center.

WMCE has a whole bunch of peculiar performance characteristics, such as needing more processing power to handle analogue TV than digital standard definition TV, and needing more power again to handle HD. We talk about the thermal and power implications of processors and graphics cards, think about quiet storage and cooling, and recommend some of the best components to buy for the ultimate Media Center experience.

Putting together a system for Media Center