Richard Chao
07-08-2011, 06:52 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/266407/how-to-build-a-slim-stylish-low-power-home-theater-pc' target='_blank'>http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/stor...home-theater-pc</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"You can build exactly the HTPC you want-or almost any other kind of PC-in a dizzyingly short period of time by using a barebones kit."</em></p><p><img height="250" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1310103371.usr117680.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" width="350" /></p><p>For those of you wanting to build your own HTPC but do not have the know how of selecting all the required components, PC Mag has a suggestion for you, a barebones kit. According to PC Mag, barebones kits are ones that, "give you the frameworks you need for a PC, but don't fill in all the blanks for you." They are equipped with certain components while leaving certain ones up to your discretion and budget.</p><p>Click the read link to see how a barebones kit can simplify your build. </p>