2011-06-03, 05:57
I would like a rig that can handle all sorts of Internet streaming (Icefilms, Youtube, xine, and etc) and serve as a desktop from time to time.
I've come up with this so far, ready to pull the trigger, just wanted to make sure everything looks compatible and is value for money.
I'd probably stick with the Ubuntu 10.10 as the OS and would like to keep it below $300.
Price Match at ME
AMD Athlon II X2 250 $57.35
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE $50.75
Patriot Sector 5 4GB DDR3 2X2GB DDR3-1333 $34.99
Price Match at Tiger Direct (local pick-up)
ASUS EN210 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) $26.99
Apex DM-387 mATX HTPC Case $41.17
OCZ Onyx OCZSSD2-1ONX32G 2.5" 32GB SATA II $69.99
+ $5.99 ME shipping fee
$287.23 + tax
So, how does it look?
What remote control would you recommend? I was thinking the Boxee remote since it will serve as a remote control and as a keyboard. Any other suggestion under $40?
I've come up with this so far, ready to pull the trigger, just wanted to make sure everything looks compatible and is value for money.
I'd probably stick with the Ubuntu 10.10 as the OS and would like to keep it below $300.
Price Match at ME
AMD Athlon II X2 250 $57.35
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE $50.75
Patriot Sector 5 4GB DDR3 2X2GB DDR3-1333 $34.99
Price Match at Tiger Direct (local pick-up)
ASUS EN210 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) $26.99
Apex DM-387 mATX HTPC Case $41.17
OCZ Onyx OCZSSD2-1ONX32G 2.5" 32GB SATA II $69.99
+ $5.99 ME shipping fee
$287.23 + tax
So, how does it look?
What remote control would you recommend? I was thinking the Boxee remote since it will serve as a remote control and as a keyboard. Any other suggestion under $40?
