2012-05-06, 00:53
Below is my build:
AMD A6-3500
ASRock A75M Micro-ATX
Apex DM-318
GSkill 4GB DDR3 1600
(Not a bad setup for $218!)
Case: Has anyone tried this case? I am just noticing it is roughly $20 cheaper than the DM-387 that some people are using.
RAM: In several of the builds people are using the DDR3 1600 when this build can handle higher. Why is this? I assume it has to do with optimal performance for either the mobo/apu.
HDD: I can get a 2.5" SATA HDD from work for nothing. Anyone have experience running their HTPC off a 2.5" SATA (it will probably be 7200RPM)? SSD is not in the budget yet, I hear prices will be trending downwards so I will probably wait a few more months.
Thanks!
AMD A6-3500
ASRock A75M Micro-ATX
Apex DM-318
GSkill 4GB DDR3 1600
(Not a bad setup for $218!)
Case: Has anyone tried this case? I am just noticing it is roughly $20 cheaper than the DM-387 that some people are using.
RAM: In several of the builds people are using the DDR3 1600 when this build can handle higher. Why is this? I assume it has to do with optimal performance for either the mobo/apu.
HDD: I can get a 2.5" SATA HDD from work for nothing. Anyone have experience running their HTPC off a 2.5" SATA (it will probably be 7200RPM)? SSD is not in the budget yet, I hear prices will be trending downwards so I will probably wait a few more months.
Thanks!