Finally, the waiting is Over!! Here's my HTPC!!

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Finally, the waiting is Over!! Here's my HTPC!! - eskro - 2011-03-10 23:58

Group#7 HTPC on eSkRo's list.

[CPU+HSF] AMD Athlon X3 2.9GHz Triple-Core AM3 95W
[MOBO] Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3 Micro-ATX
[GPU] XFX HD6450 1GB DDR3 64-bit Low Profile FanLess
[RAM] G.SKILL Ripjaws 2x2GB DDR3 1333 CL7
[SSD] Corsair Nova 2.5" 32GB SATAII Trim Read:195MB/s Write:70MB/s
[CASE+PSU] Antec microFusionRemote 350W 80+ Certified Micro-ATX
[HDD] WD20EARS 3.5" 2TB SATAII 5400RPM
[WiFi] ASUS PCE-N31 IEEE 802.11b/g/n2 PCIe 300Mbps 128-Bit WPA2
[KEYBOARD] iPazzPort KP-810-10A RF 2.4Ghz
[MOUSE] Gyration Air GO Plus RF 2.4Ghz
[REMOTE] Logitech Harmony 650

--> Video
--> SlideShow

EnJoY!! Smile

- HansP - 2011-03-11 00:15

nice case

witch hardware did u use ?

- eskro - 2011-03-11 00:36

see post #1 Smile

- joethefox - 2011-03-11 00:46

One of the best HTPC for XBMC that I have seen especially in performance/price ratio. Question: which XBMC version/platform did you use?

- bmcclure937 - 2011-03-11 00:51

Nice setup. Wink

- eskro - 2011-03-11 00:55

joethefox Wrote:One of the best HTPC for XBMC that I have seen especially in performance/price ratio. Question: which XBMC version/platform did you use?

thanx joethefox!!
i build it exactly with the 'performance/price ratio' in mind!!

im using latest Official DHARMA build under WIndows7 Ultimate x64 Smile

nothing against Linux, but im a windows Fan Tongue

bmcclure937 Wrote:Nice setup.

thanks bmcclure937!!
It finally came to life after all the waiting Smile

i have to say, im very happy with it and dont regret 1 bit
the hardware i chose!!

- toolpunk - 2011-03-11 00:56

This looks like a fast and silent build.
And I like your TV as well. Wink

- harryzimm - 2011-03-11 00:57

Nice!!

- eskro - 2011-03-11 00:58

toolpunk Wrote:This looks like a fast and silent build.
And I like your TV as well.

its exactly that!
Hyper Fast thanks to SSD Smile

i think windows7 boots in like 35 seconds!!
i can double check that to be sure but its insanely fast!
i got 3 fans in the case and ive set them to Low Speed...
Barely noticeable for me,,,

- joethefox - 2011-03-11 01:04

eskro Wrote:nothing against Linux, but im a windows Fan

XBMC works great with windows 7, nothing to say!