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Rauf27 · 2011-09-01, 15:17

Hi guys,
I need an advice in building media server + htpc all in one like HP microserver.
It needs to be as small as possible, low power and should play 1080p huge files. + 4x3tb hd's.

Any ideas ?

QLink · 2011-09-01, 15:47

ähm ... the hp microserver ! Wink

eskro · 2011-09-01, 18:17

maybe you can be inspired by these parts
and tweak the build a bit to suit your needs

[CASE] LIAN LI PC-Q08B Mini-ITX ($110 + $10)
[MOBO+iGPU] ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM2+/AM2 nForce 430 MCP Mini-ITX ($55 + $0)
[CPU] SEMPRON 140 SDX140HBGQBOX 2.7GHz Single-Core AM3 45W ($38 + $0)
[PSU] CORSAIR CMPSU-430CX 430W 80Plus certified ATX12V ($40 + $0)
[RAM] Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (1x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800Mhz CL5 ($15 + $0)
TOTAL: $268

PatrickVogeli · 2011-09-01, 18:47

eskro Wrote:maybe you can be inspired by these parts
and tweak the build a bit to suit your needs

[CASE] LIAN LI PC-Q08B Mini-ITX ($110 + $10)
[MOBO+iGPU] ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM2+/AM2 nForce 430 MCP Mini-ITX ($55 + $0)
[CPU] SEMPRON 140 SDX140HBGQBOX 2.7GHz Single-Core AM3 45W ($38 + $0)
[PSU] CORSAIR CMPSU-430CX 430W 80Plus certified ATX12V ($40 + $0)
[RAM] Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (1x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800Mhz CL5 ($15 + $0)
TOTAL: $268

missing a video card to be able to decode HD files Wink

Rauf27 · 2011-09-01, 19:13

eskro Wrote:maybe you can be inspired by these parts
and tweak the build a bit to suit your needs

[CASE] LIAN LI PC-Q08B Mini-ITX ($110 + $10)
[MOBO+iGPU] ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM2+/AM2 nForce 430 MCP Mini-ITX ($55 + $0)
[CPU] SEMPRON 140 SDX140HBGQBOX 2.7GHz Single-Core AM3 45W ($38 + $0)
[PSU] CORSAIR CMPSU-430CX 430W 80Plus certified ATX12V ($40 + $0)
[RAM] Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (1x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800Mhz CL5 ($15 + $0)
TOTAL: $268

Single core shouldn't be a solution for hd playback right ?

eskro · 2011-09-01, 19:13

yepp!

thats why i said 'tweak the build a bit to suit your needs'

Tongue

Rauf27 · (This post was last modified: 2011-09-01, 19:52 by Rauf27.)

eskro Wrote:yepp!

thats why i said 'tweak the build a bit to suit your needs'

I currently have this one - IONITX. It is powerful enough for everything. Only problem there is no way to use external psu with it. It has 90watt adapter.

Rauf27 · 2011-09-01, 22:30

What do you think if I'll go with this mobo+gpu?

eskro · 2011-09-01, 22:40

well yes, that will fit

Rauf27 · 2011-09-01, 23:08

Rauf27 Wrote:What do you think if I'll go with this mobo+gpu?

Oh only one problem, there is no way to add more than 4 sata disks. no pcie. do you have any idea about same configuration mobo + pcie ?

Rauf27 · 2011-09-02, 04:14

[CASE] LIAN LI PC-Q08B Mini-ITX ($110 + $10)
[MOBO+iGPU] Asus M4A78LT-M Desktop Motherboard - AMD ($70 + $0)
[CPU] AMD Athlon II X2 250 Processor ($60 + $0)
[PSU] CORSAIR CMPSU-430CX 430W 80Plus certified ATX12V ($40 + $0)
[RAM] Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (1x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800Mhz CL5 ($15 + $0)
TOTAL: $305

So what do you think ?

eskro · 2011-09-02, 04:36

motherboard seems great, why DDR2 ram??

Rauf27 · 2011-09-02, 04:49

eskro Wrote:motherboard seems great, why DDR2 ram??

Sorry I will replace ram. What do you think about CPU? And is this case big enough to fit this mobo ?

eskro · 2011-09-02, 06:59

oh yeah, case accepts miniITX motherboards! your fine,,,

CPU is perfect!

QLink · 2011-09-02, 08:32

Rauf27 Wrote:
[CASE] LIAN LI PC-Q08B Mini-ITX ($110 + $10)
[MOBO+iGPU] Asus M4A78LT-M Desktop Motherboard - AMD ($70 + $0)
[CPU] AMD Athlon II X2 250 Processor ($60 + $0)
[PSU] CORSAIR CMPSU-430CX 430W 80Plus certified ATX12V ($40 + $0)
[RAM] Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (1x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800Mhz CL5 ($15 + $0)
TOTAL: $305

So what do you think ?

Looks good, but i dont see the real benefits over the N36L Microserver, except a minimal faster CPU...