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In both cases, running XBMC as the front end looks good and works beautifully.

Now this is what I was looking for. I don't need the entire hardware solution. I was initially asking about the front end software piece. Any others software front ends I ought to check out? What's this class/type of software called?

I already know how to build a PC albeit it's been ~6 years since I built one. Do current motherboards come with hdmi built in or will I need to buy a video card with an hdmi output? If a separate card, any preferences on brands or even specific card models?

Again, TIA! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />