Here's my PC-V352'ed HTPC!

  Thread Rating:
  • 3 Votes - 5 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Post Reply
« Next Oldest | Next Newest»
Beer40oz Offline
Member+
 Posts: 2,214
Joined: Dec 2010
Reputation: 53
Location: The Moon
Thumbs Up  2011-08-12 20:19 Here's my PC-V352'ed HTPC! Post: #1
I no longer use this as my HTPC but as my Desktop.... I got my dedicated A6-PACK to do the HTPC.


Case: LIAN LI PC-V352
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.2GHz
Mobo: ASRock 880GM-LE AM3
Memory: Crucial 4GB 1333
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6450 Fanless 1GB
PSU: Antec NEO ECO 400w
HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200 for OS
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCSK-1100 100mm
NZXT SENTRY 2 Touch Fan Controller
MS Arc Keyboard
MediaGate GP-IR02BK Remote Best remote ever! Don't forget to install this for the remote.
Rear Exhaust Fan: ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm
Win 7/64 Ultimate
Aeon MQ3 / Eden 11
Sick Beard / SABnbzd


Group#7 HTPC on eSkRo's list.

I have been through 4 different Nvidia GPU's from GT210's to GT430's they all work fine but have the Macroblocking issue under windows 7 with DXVA2 enabled.
I wen't on a quest to look for the right GPU that won't macroblock.
After many reads and help's from this awesome community it came down to ATI.
No more Macroblocking issues anymore.


This is Macroblocking when you FF or RW a movie and get a blocky/pixelated screen. (Witch I don't get anymore)
(sample here with DXVA2 enabled when FF or RW)

Another thing I found out is that the GT430's don't wake up from sleep and have to do a hard reboot. But the GT210's are fine and the ATI gpu card I have works fine too.


Here is a VIDEO on the case!

Here is a VIDEO using XBMC!








[Image: myhtpc1.jpg]

[Image: myhtpc2-1.jpg]

[Image: myhtpc3.jpg]

[Image: myhtpc4.jpg]

Temps in a 80F room to 95F....
Stays cool and quiet while watching 1080P.....

[Image: LianLiTemps80.jpg]
"A6-PACK" The Original ☆ unRAID Server ☆ MCE Remote Turn ON HTPC FOUND! w/DONGLE
Time to sit back, relax and enjoy XBMC.... CHEERS!!!
(This post was last modified: 2012-05-13 22:19 by Beer40oz.)
find quote
Beer40oz Offline
Member+
 Posts: 2,214
Joined: Dec 2010
Reputation: 53
Location: The Moon
Thumbs Up  2011-08-12 20:20   Post: #2
This GPU is magic.... no noise... low temps idles from 45-49c and watching videos at 1080P goes to 57c and that is with out any of my front fans on. Only the rear exhaust fan is going at 40%.

[Image: xfxinside.jpg]

[Image: xfx.jpg]

[Image: 1100cpu.jpg]
"A6-PACK" The Original ☆ unRAID Server ☆ MCE Remote Turn ON HTPC FOUND! w/DONGLE
Time to sit back, relax and enjoy XBMC.... CHEERS!!!
(This post was last modified: 2011-11-23 22:15 by Beer40oz.)
find quote
emal011 Online
Senior Member
 Posts: 194
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation: 0
Location: Munich
2011-08-12 20:33 Post: #3
I like it

i'm searching a case too. Trying to build my own HTPC, already have the components, just the case is the only thing that i don't have. It have to be small.. like 16cm high... just keep searching..

But urs is fantastic...
Plataform: AMD 6000+ Athlon X2 (3,1Ghz) | Nvidia GT8800 512Mb | 4Gb Kingston
| 500Gb Samsung + 320Gb + 1,5Tb | Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bits | Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium| Creative Inspire T6160 5.1
| XBMC mit Night | Philips 220SW 1680 x 1050 60Hz :sniffle:
find quote
maw230 Offline
Junior Member
 Posts: 35
Joined: Jun 2011
Reputation: 0
2011-08-12 23:55 Post: #4
That thing is beautiful. Makes me want to deck out mine .
find quote
eskro Online
Posting Freak
 Posts: 8,235
Joined: Nov 2010
Reputation: 156
2011-08-13 00:40 Post: #5
Amazing HTPC!!

Tremendous CPU power u got here!!
XBMC must run fluidly zero lag on a quad core!!

that NZXT SENTRY 2 Touch Fan Controller is wild man!!
Talk about eye candy!!

we have almost the same Gigabyte mobo too!
yours is the P version!!
Giga Rocks!!

your PC-V352 case reigns supreme!!
One of the best looking microATX cases on the market!
My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization
[Image: chGFh.png] thx :)
(This post was last modified: 2011-08-13 02:08 by eskro.)
find quote
Beer40oz Offline
Member+
 Posts: 2,214
Joined: Dec 2010
Reputation: 53
Location: The Moon
2011-08-13 18:16 Post: #6
Thank you folks! I am really enjoying this system. The quality of Lian Li is so good. Smile
"A6-PACK" The Original ☆ unRAID Server ☆ MCE Remote Turn ON HTPC FOUND! w/DONGLE
Time to sit back, relax and enjoy XBMC.... CHEERS!!!
find quote
eskro Online
Posting Freak
 Posts: 8,235
Joined: Nov 2010
Reputation: 156
2011-08-14 20:51 Post: #7
Hows the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P doing?

Smile
My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization
[Image: chGFh.png] thx :)
(This post was last modified: 2011-08-14 21:19 by eskro.)
find quote
Beer40oz Offline
Member+
 Posts: 2,214
Joined: Dec 2010
Reputation: 53
Location: The Moon
2011-08-14 23:10 Post: #8
Nod It's working great! I think I am going to become a GigaLover soon! Nod

I have a question for anybody who knows... the WD Caviar Green HD what is the temperature safe zone on them? right now they are about 38C to 42c in idle....

Playing a vid goes to 43-45c....

I guess its all good.
"A6-PACK" The Original ☆ unRAID Server ☆ MCE Remote Turn ON HTPC FOUND! w/DONGLE
Time to sit back, relax and enjoy XBMC.... CHEERS!!!
(This post was last modified: 2011-08-15 02:00 by Beer40oz.)
find quote
hick Offline
Member
 Posts: 75
Joined: Jan 2011
Reputation: 0
2011-08-15 00:41 Post: #9
I have always been told best is under 50
find quote
eskro Online
Posting Freak
 Posts: 8,235
Joined: Nov 2010
Reputation: 156
2011-08-15 01:25 Post: #10
yeah thats pretty much accurate....

50+ i would start to worry,,,
My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization
[Image: chGFh.png] thx :)
find quote
Post Reply
Contact Us | XBMC Home | Return to Top | Return to Content | Lite (Archive) Mode | RSS Syndication