Quote Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning View Post
if you're really concerned about power usage then why not do one of those new ion based ITX systems... supposedly they'll play HD video back smoothly. full power draw is like 25 watts too.
This guy has a point, would it be practical to use one of those systems or is it too low of a spec for what I want? Otherwise what you suggested perkam is spot on for my needs.