My htpc build?
#1
Hi,

I'm starting to build my own htpc. You experts could give me some advices of my build Big Grin

My usage is 1080p movies, hdtv + recording, music and hd internet stream. No games. Win 7 64bit + xbmc for software. Bitstreaming audio to avr. I would like that all skings, plugins would work smoothly in xbmc.

Here's what I've been thinking,

Case: Silverstone Milo Ml03
HDD: Some good ssd for os
Memory: 4Gb
Psu: Nexus 350w, nx-3500

Should I go with i3 2100t sandy bridge or just i3 2100? I read that there is some problems with sandy bridge?

Which mAtx motherboard should I choose if using i3 2100t? Which one has good compability?

Which one is better for gpu. Nvidia GT 430 or Radeon HD 6450? Stable for my use?

Do I have to use external gpu for my use?

Any suggestions for different case? Can only be max 10.5 cm in hight.

Thanks for advance Smile

-Matti-
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#2
hi, i think you should take a look at my starter guide..
check in my signature for the link, peace
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#3
Just to share my build...

Here's what I got:

Lian Li PC-C37B
Z68 Pro3-M, Intel Z68, LGA1155, mATX
60GB Agility 3 Series SSD, 525/475
4GB (2x2GB) Dual kit ECO, DDR3 1333
GeForce GT 430 Low Profile
PSU-400FL 400W X-400 Fanless, ATX 2.3 -virtalähde, 80Plus Go
Core i3 2120, LGA1155, 3.1GHz, 3MB

Everything is fast and good with this build. I'm using windows 7 64bit and Aeon MQ2. Dvbviewer for tv-recordings.

Some improvements I still need. Quieter cpu cooler and case fan. Also configurations for logitech harmony.

Only problem is with 24p movies. There is some audio sync problem. I'm not sure if it's hardware or software related problem. Need to investigate more..

-Matti-
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#4
depends... smells like software to me...
u got pretty stable hardware there....

Audio Out-of-Sync can come from different factor...
mainly if the file is lets say 23,967fps and it plays on the TV in 24fps,
the small fps difference can result in gradual audio miss match...
if its the case, well, you'll need to do some editing work...

and also, another factor is simply bad encoding,
which audio is out of sync from the start....
again, you'll need to do some editing work to fix this...

but of course, if ALL your 24p movies have the same audio issue,
you need to try different video settings in XBMC to see if this can fix it...
like the Match Display Refresh Rate setting, enable that to see if i changes anything!
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#5
Lian Li PC-C37B Big Grin awesome case. A bit expensive but I love how it fits in along with all my other components.



matto81 Wrote:Just to share my build...

Here's what I got:

Lian Li PC-C37B
Z68 Pro3-M, Intel Z68, LGA1155, mATX
60GB Agility 3 Series SSD, 525/475
4GB (2x2GB) Dual kit ECO, DDR3 1333
GeForce GT 430 Low Profile
PSU-400FL 400W X-400 Fanless, ATX 2.3 -virtalähde, 80Plus Go
Core i3 2120, LGA1155, 3.1GHz, 3MB

Everything is fast and good with this build. I'm using windows 7 64bit and Aeon MQ2. Dvbviewer for tv-recordings.

Some improvements I still need. Quieter cpu cooler and case fan. Also configurations for logitech harmony.

Only problem is with 24p movies. There is some audio sync problem. I'm not sure if it's hardware or software related problem. Need to investigate more..

-Matti-
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