I’m building a custom PC build for a Linux-based home media center!

Kate and I decided we wanted a Blu-ray player because we’re tired of the antics of streaming services and want to regain a modicum of control over our media again. I shopped around and didn’t find one that didn’t have a bunch of baked-in streaming services that was any good.

So with this incredibly flimsy excuse, I took this as an opportunity to finally build my first custom PC, complete with a blu-ray drive. It will be a Linux-based media center on either LibreELEC or Debian + KODI, and will be able to connect to my PLEX server upstairs.

I ended up spending about what you’d spend on a decent mid-range Blu-ray player today, but I’d wager the hardware I got is much better, and I’ll actually be able to control the software.

Oh, and I plan on 3D printing the case.

Really excited about this project!

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