2012-04-02, 03:06
My current HTPC is too much of a resource hog and too friggin loud. So, I am building new one. From the forum, I need a group 5 HTPC and plan on using a dual TV tuner from haupauge. I am sold on the APU 3500 with a SSD. Here is my build:
Case - SILVERSTONE Black GD05B
APU - A6 3500
Mobo - ASRock A55M-HVS FM1 AMD A55
SSD - Patriot Torqx 2 PT232GS25SSDR 2.5" 32GB SATA II
HDD - Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB 64MB
PSU - SeaSonic SS-350ET Bronze 350W ATX12V V2.31 80
Ram -G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Just a couple of concerns atm. 1. PSU - kind of guessed on how much power I would need. I'm wondering if i can get away with a smaller one. 2. With having the SSD and a HDD in the same rig, should i anticipate any cooling issues (the case does have 3 fans).
Let me know what you guys think .. I am itching to purchase this.
p.s.
I am right at $610 USD(OS and DVD drive included) and i am willing to spend about 100 dollars more on any upgrades.
Case - SILVERSTONE Black GD05B
APU - A6 3500
Mobo - ASRock A55M-HVS FM1 AMD A55
SSD - Patriot Torqx 2 PT232GS25SSDR 2.5" 32GB SATA II
HDD - Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB 64MB
PSU - SeaSonic SS-350ET Bronze 350W ATX12V V2.31 80
Ram -G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Just a couple of concerns atm. 1. PSU - kind of guessed on how much power I would need. I'm wondering if i can get away with a smaller one. 2. With having the SSD and a HDD in the same rig, should i anticipate any cooling issues (the case does have 3 fans).
Let me know what you guys think .. I am itching to purchase this.
p.s.
I am right at $610 USD(OS and DVD drive included) and i am willing to spend about 100 dollars more on any upgrades.