Question about HTPC's

[Eru]

My question is what are the benefits of an HTPC or just running media through my PC to a TV, like movies.

 

[Josh Weston]

Home Theatre PC.

So yeah, streaming media etc. is the main one.

 

[Nculver]

My question is what are the benefits of an HTPC or just running media through my PC to a TV, like movies.

I am confused by this question. The phrase "or just running media through my PC to a TV, like movies" makes it sound like you want to know what a HTPC does differently than a PC?

If that is the question you are asking then the answer is simple. Most people have their computer at a desk with a monitor. Usually their main TV is in a separate room. So rather than find the worlds longest HDMI cable they build a small, quite, inexpensive PC that can play some games and stream content to their TV. But it is essentially just a normal PC, with a more specialized function.

 

[daDonn]

You could even play some games on it with a 360 controller, GPU permitting!

 

[Eru]

Wiseguy's being a wise guy.

Here's the correction: My question is what are the benefits of an HTPC or are the benefits just running media through my PC to a TV, like movies.

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

I have a HTPC and I use desktop manager to make a nice home theater menu.

 

[Nculver]

Wiseguy's being a wise guy.

Here's the correction: My question is what are the benefits of an HTPC or are the benefits just running media through my PC to a TV, like movies.

Sorry, did not mean to be an ass. Was actually confused by the phrasing.

Yeah an HTPC is simply a PC that you hook up to your home theater. It only has a special designation because it is usually quieter and smaller than a normal desktop, but besides that it is simple a computer.