QUOTE(abemin @ Apr 14 2014, 11:12 AM)
Hi guys, I've been using XBMC for quite some time using my laptop. So I know my way around it to get it works (add onn, etc). Now I'm thinking of building a HTPC. I'm low on budget, so I'm going to buy TV first. While saving money to buy a PC, I can play movies by plug in my external HDisk to TV.
My question is which brand that u guys recommend for me to use?that best to play 720p and 1080p? also, how well does a TV can serve while streaming live football from XBMC?anybody can share experience?
Now my laptop can play 720p movie and tv shows quite smooth. Only have dual core intel with 2GB RAM. Run XBMC on windows 7 ultimate. But when it comes to streaming live tv or football, the picture is quite bad.
For HTPC, I'm thinking as long as I have cope to the minimum requirement, I have no problem running XBMC right? or whats your opinion? Might as well have a better one to have better experience.
I have a 3.5" HD full with movies and tv shows, so I might have to install that one to the PC. I don't want to waste money to build or buy NAS.
Need some comment and opinion from XBMCgurus.

thanks!
Recently I found this page which I think you should read :
8 things I would have done to build HTPC.If for me, I would opt for the latest A88+ motherboard that runs A6 6400 for power saving (so its cooler), with no graphic card to worry about.
mATX would be the case size to go for for more superior ventilation.
As for me, I have been using A75 board with A6 (older model), with no problem rendering full HD video.