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- dtviewer - 2011-12-21 23:35

charlie0440 Wrote:Can anyone recommend some hardware: mobo, amount of RAM i would need, nice looking small case (ideally mini itx) to go with my gt 430 which can handle bit streaming and 1080p playback ie group #7 build. It will probably run ubuntu / openelec

Confused

- charlie0440 - 2011-12-21 23:37

dtviewer Wrote:Confused

about what?

- dtviewer - 2011-12-21 23:48

charlie0440 Wrote:about what?

Ummm, about this:
"Can anyone recommend some hardware:"

You came to a thread that the VERY FIRST POST has '9', yes NINE seperate recommended builds of every piece needed to build a XBMC htpc, and ask if anyone could recommend some parts for you.

So yes, I was confused why you were asking since its already clearly layed out in the very first post....

- charlie0440 - 2011-12-22 00:39

None of the 9 use a gt 430. It does say you can add one underneath, but I have read of people having problems with the size of the fan on a gt 430 fitting in mini itx cases with another PCI E card. So was just seeing if someone had some recommendations.

- bluray - 2011-12-22 01:25

charlie0440 Wrote:None of the 9 use a gt 430. It does say you can add one underneath, but I have read of people having problems with the size of the fan on a gt 430 fitting in mini itx cases with another PCI E card. So was just seeing if someone had some recommendations.
This build should work then-

1. Apex MI-100 4BAY Desktop Blk/Silver 250W ATX12V Mitx
2. ASRock E350M1/USB3
3. Patriot Torqx 2 PT232GS25SSDR 2.5" 32GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive
4. G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3
5. SilenX EFX-12-15T 120mm Case Fan
6. PNY VCGGT4301XPB GeForce GT 430

- eskro - 2011-12-22 01:53

if not done already, charlie0440, please, create a complete new thread

- jnelsontn - 2011-12-23 20:38

jnelsontn Wrote:I haven't really been following too much of the current technology but I've been thinking about building one of the A8 configurations listed in the OP, could the A8 builds handle running an emulator such as Dolphin (wii)?

I plan on building an HTPC to run MAME/SNES/Sega Genesis games (my main PC is a 27" i7 iMAC)... not watching blu ray video or anything as I stream from my iMAC to my ATV2 for that (blu ray rips).

Thanks guys.


Can an A8 handle the wii Dolphin emulator? Thanks.

- bluray - 2011-12-23 23:38

jnelsontn Wrote:Can an A8 handle the wii Dolphin emulator? Thanks.
Go back to post #656, and it is just under your post #655!

Building my Own HTPC and trying to match parts - roland6543 - 2011-12-25 00:40

Hi Guys,
Having carefully looked through Eskros recommended builds, then shopping on line, then finding some parts not available, then consolidating shipping where possible (not too much free shipping in Canada), I've tried my best to replace the recommended parts with a close match. I have listed my proposed system below, and wish to know if it is a good balance of components. I guess I was targeting a group #7 machine in general, but actually my priorities are:
  • Play any divx, and other format up to 1080p via HDMI cable to my TV;
  • Direct optical audio to my 5.1 audio system by optical cable;
  • Smooth use of XBMC with huge library and lots of cool fanart;
  • Eventually, when I can afford a 3D TV, be able to play SBS 3D formats to the TV;
  • Lower power consumptions (relative to my current always on system;
  • Content to come from WHS via Gigabyte ethernet, through ASUS RT-N56U Router.
  • Quiet

So my proposed system (running Windows 7):
  • Two Fractal Design Silent Series 80MM Ultra Quiet Cooling Fan 1400RPM 16.0CFM 11DBA W/ Rubber Fasteners
  • Silverstone Milo ML03B Black mATX HTPC Case 1X5.25 2X3.5INT USB3 Supports 4 80MM Case Fan
  • Seasonic SS-400ET 400W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80PLUS 6PIN PCI-E 120MM Fan OEM
  • AMD A6-3500 APU W/ AMD Radeon 65XX HD GFX Triple Core Processor Socket FM1 2.1GHZ 3MB 65W Retail Box
  • Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT25664BA160A 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 1.5V CL10 Dual Channel Memory Kit
  • Gigabyte A75M-D2H mATX AMD FM1 A75 2PCI-E16 1PCI-E1 1PCI DDR3 HDMI DVI SATA3 USB 3.0 *IR-$2*

Will this work as I require it? Are there any weak links, or for that matter any components that are overkill, since this is exclusively a HTPC machine (no games).

As always.... thank so much to the helpful members here, without which I would still be in the dark ages.

- bluray - 2011-12-25 01:16

For a very low power consumption APU, I wouldn't go for more than 300W PSU. If you preferred to stay with Seasonic, this one should be a great choice- SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W.

You'll enjoy the A6-3500! Smile

If you can find this "Gateway AMD A6-3600" at Bestbuy in Canada, it might be something to consider too!