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First HTPC (passive cooling with HDPlex case) - liquid7 - 2013-01-13 Looking for opinions for my first HTPC. I currently have a Xtreamer Pro, which I use to stream files from the PC. The biggest problem with Xtreamer is it has very poor network connection. It can only utilize about 1/3 of my 100Mb LAN connection (I have 1Gb router but the Xtreamer does only support 100Mb). I get stuttering even with some medium bitrate MKV's. Secondly I could use a little bit nicer GUI The basic requirements are smooth playback over network and working HD-Audio. I'm not completely sure do I need this passive case. It is a little bit pricey but some cheaper (but good looking) case + good psu (picoPSU?) + IR receiver wouldn't be that cheap either. The new system should be quiet and reasonably low power. MB: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 RAM: 2x2GB 1866MHz CPU: A6-5400K CASE: HDPlex H5.Todd w/ 80W PSU and IR reciever HDD: 64GB SSD (Crucial M4?) OS: WIN8 (Possible Bluray drive in future) Any comments or suggestions are welcome. RE: First HTPC (passive cooling with HDPlex case) - TugboatBill - 2013-01-14 Make sure your MB is approved for the case which, BTW, is a nice case. You don't need as much memory/SSD if you go with XBMCBuntu or openelec. It depends on if you plan on using the HTPC for windows only duties. RE: First HTPC (passive cooling with HDPlex case) - Tragic - 2013-01-15 The MB is approved so thats not an issue. IMO you don't need a fanless system. You can build a system with an extremely silent system with some quiet fans that you won't hear over ambient room noise. Saying that, it is a beautiful case so if you are happy with the price then why not Specs are fine, I think you would be ok with the 80w PSU. |