Hi JustaSheep23, I want to install XBMC on my Intel based system, the data is a on NAS. Through XBMC or Windows Media Center(10$) I want to control what is getting streamed to my HT setup. That can be just audio or video and controlled by an iPad. My HT preamp is pretty dumb and cannot get audio from my NAS without help, so that is why I have that Intel setup in between. Video from NAS is possible as the TV is smart, but the Intel in between is capable of decoding more video formats, another reason to have that HDMI connection work.
It could all work without Intel in buying an Apple TV but I wanted as much done by my i7-4471.