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My First HTPC, will this work? - h24821807 - 2013-08-01
Hi,
This is my first time to build a HTPC, and I just wonder will this spec work?
Intel Pentium G2020
Asus P8B75-M LE
MSI GT 640
500W CiT Micro-ATX Quiet Fan
1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100
8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 Corsair
LiteOn IHOS104-06 Blu-Ray drive
Windows 8 64bit
The idea is to have it to play Blu-Ray HD movies, internet browsing, however 3D movie is not intended.
Thanks!
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - Djangostar - 2013-08-01
What case are you using ?
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - Odrax - 2013-08-01
http://pcpartpicker.com
i used this site and it gives you an option at the top for compatibility. i always double checked the specs just to make sure though
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - h24821807 - 2013-08-01
The case is Silverstone SST-PS08W. I am not quite concern the look of it in my living room.
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - Dougie Fresh - 2013-08-02
If you're not going to be gaming, the integrated GPU in the G2020 is plenty for Blu-ray movies and internet browsing. You can then get a much smaller power supply and get a small 64-128GB SSD to install Windows 8/XBMC/etc. on and leave the 1TB for your media.
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - h24821807 - 2013-08-02
(2013-08-02, 00:09)Dougie Fresh Wrote: If you're not going to be gaming, the integrated GPU in the G2020 is plenty for Blu-ray movies and internet browsing. You can then get a much smaller power supply and get a small 64-128GB SSD to install Windows 8/XBMC/etc. on and leave the 1TB for your media.
Thanks for your advice, is there any specific GPU spec that I need to look for while having a Blu Ray system?
Plus:
Or this Case:
Cooler Master
NSE-200-KKN1
And for the Power Supply
Antec
EA-380D Green
Thanks!
RE: My First HTPC, will this work? - Dougie Fresh - 2013-08-02
HDMI 1.3/1080p but most any modern CPU from Intel or AMD for the last few years has 1080p/HD audio bitstreaming support.