As part of our computer workshop R & D, we undertake some product development, I'm going to be building a Media PC (for recording & watching digital content) and a Gaming Media PC over the next couple of days.
It will have to be a powerful small form factor PC, Win 7, decent processor & graphics card, 4 gig RAM, HDMI out and 7.1 sound. Also needs to be very quiet
Will update with the results
Decided it will be based on the Shuttle
Here is a link to the Shuttle Home page
Have a look at this article on How to connect your laptop or computer to your wide screen TV