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Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - RealDealNeil - 2012-06-01
I'm building a basic budget HTPC for my bro-in-law who needs it to run XBMC and occasional web browsing. He'll mostly stream videos online in XBMC and Netflix, very little full 1080p video playback. He won't use it extensively, maybe a few hrs a day. Here's the build so far:
CPU: Intel Celeron G530 2.4 GHz ($44.99)
http://www.directron.com/bx80623g530.html
Motherboard: ECS H61H2-M2(1.0) H61 HDMI Micro ATX ($14.99 AR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135288
Ram: G.SKILL NS 2GB DDR3 1333 ($12.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231395
Case & PSU: Apex DM-318 includes 275W PSU ($36.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154062
SSD: Waiting for a deal on any 64GB SSD like this one (around $44.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227794
All in all, looking at a basic build for about $154.95. Looks like enough power to stream video in XBMC and use the browser occasionally. Any feedback or see any problems? I am considering upgrading to 4 GB RAM and maybe a Pentium instead of Celeron.
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Dougie Fresh - 2012-06-01
Celeron and Pentium will perform the same for HTPC duties -- the G530 is perfect.
Potentially better deal on G530:
http://www.superbiiz.com/query.php?categry=0&s=G530
$41.99 - $5 with code "ZAMBONI" + shipping ($2.01 USPS First Class to my zip) = $39
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - lagledavid - 2012-06-01
this is where prices should be on a basic HTPC. Its not like we need mega power. I would love to know how this board performs.
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - scrolling - 2012-06-01
Note sure if there's a Microcenter near you but if there is http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0373701
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - artrafael - 2012-06-01
Don't forget to factor in the cost of a Windows license for the system... since he wants to run Netflix. You are a nice brother-in-law!
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Senthil - 2012-06-01
(2012-06-01, 09:45)artrafael Wrote: Don't forget to factor in the cost of a Windows license for the system...
this make me realize something.. how much it is ... i always thought it is free and open source like our XBMC lol
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - DavidT99 - 2012-06-01
What about the graphics, you have listed a gpu.
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RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Mick1152 - 2012-06-01
The motherboard and CPU combination have Intel HD Graphics which will handle HTPC duties fine. Great job on a great budget HTPC!!!
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Dougie Fresh - 2012-06-01
Here's a 64GB SSD for sale today:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220581
$49.99 after mail-in rebate
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - poofyhairguy - 2012-06-01
Looks good!!
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Monkeypox - 2012-06-01
Don't forget a 2.5 to 3.5 mounting bracket if you're using that SSD.
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Dougie Fresh - 2012-06-01
(2012-06-01, 18:00)Monkeypox Wrote: Don't forget a 2.5 to 3.5 mounting bracket if you're using that SSD.
Velcro will do for an SSD
.RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - bluray - 2012-06-01
(2012-06-01, 18:00)Monkeypox Wrote: Don't forget a 2.5 to 3.5 mounting bracket if you're using that SSD.Since there is no moving part and it generate no heat, you can stick it to anywhere w/ double sided tape-
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Santicity - 2012-06-01
I just realized, that this doesn't have wireless does it?
RE: Ultra Budget HTPC Build - feedback wanted! - Mick1152 - 2012-06-01
no built in wireless, he can add a cheap wireless usb to it if needed but, wired network is the way to go if at all possible.