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Last component check before ordering... quick input! - roach9 - 2012-10-09 So, I've had a nice file server for a while, 36TB worth of media, to be precise. I've used a Pivos Aios and a Patriot Box Office and while the file list is an extremely convenient way of playing my media, I'm looking for something more suitable for my behemoth file server, and so I decided to go with XBMCbuntu. I am only streaming media, no gaming or anything special. This is a dedicated media box. This is all theoretical and I haven't pulled the trigger. Looking for last minute suggestions on my build. I'd like to not spend anymore than what is already presented, but I'm open to suggestions, of course. Case & PSU: Antec ISK300-150 Read good things about it. I like the aesthetics and I have had great support from Antec in the past; I trust their products. The price point is also quite appealing, $69 CDN before taxes. Not too bad for a case and a 150W PSU. Motherboard: ASUS P8H77-I mITX Not many options when it comes to 1155 socket, HDMI out, motherboards, so this is the one that I picked.. hopefully it will suffice for what I'm trying to accomplish. CPU: Intel Core i3 3225 3.3GHZ Went with this as a lot of people recommended getting the Intel 4000 graphics. Nice power consumption (55W), price of $139 CDN before taxes, runs cool, and is powerful. Looking for alternative opinions here, but I feel strongly about my choice and I would need to be persuaded quite convincingly to sway from it. RAM: Kingston KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB Kit 2X4GB 1600MHz DDR3 240PIN DIMM Unbuff Hmp HyperX CL9 Pretty simple choice here. I don't think I need anything more on a Linux build (do I?). Solid, fast RAM, but I'm definitely open to suggestions here. SSD: Crucial M4 C400 64GB I will be storing the database LOCALLY. I hope 64GB is enough, but tell me if I'm wrong. Having no experience with XBMC, I'm unsure of how big databases can get, I'd really like to ensure that I don't even come close to reaching the limit of this drive. -------------------------------------------------------------------- As it stands, I don't have a receiver, so I'll be plugging this into (via HDMI) directly into my Panasonic U50; however, I plan on getting a mid-tier receiver with a 2.1 system in the near future, so warn me if there's something I should know moving forward. Thanks for any input, all! EDIT: Total, before taxes, is $400. RE: Last component check before ordering... quick input! - Dougie Fresh - 2012-10-09 Are you buying everything at NCIX, where you've linked? I see the the Crucial m4 64GB for CDN$69.99 @ Amazon.ca And, finally, are you sure you don't want this mini-ITX case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112391 RE: Last component check before ordering... quick input! - roach9 - 2012-10-09 Yes, NCIX and I've price matched everything. if that case you suggested comes with a steam PSU, I'll definitely grab it. RE: Last component check before ordering... quick input! - Dougie Fresh - 2012-10-09 I think the only thing left to do then is take some pictures of your new HTPC and post them here! .