2011-10-12, 16:52
Hello!
First off, I want to thank all the people on this forum for contributing their knowledge and opinions on the matter. There is much to be learned from these threads!
Anywho, here is what I'm looking to build (the parts I have chosen will follow):
-Run XBMC and W7
-Play HD video files (720p-1080p of variable encoding quality)
-Read Blu-ray discs
I will not be watching 3D movies (not my thing) and no gaming either. I already own a wireless card that I could re-use.
I am open to all suggestions concerning prices and hardware. I want to find the best value and not necessarily build a beast.
Case: Apex MI-100
Processor: At first, I thought an i3 would do fine (without a GPU) but I've read that the G530 could be very good and cheap as well. I'm just not sure if I need a GPU with it. Here are the ones I considered:
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel Core i3-550
Intel Celeron G530
HDD: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB
Blu-ray drive: SAMSUNG Black 12X BD-ROM SH-B123L
MB: GIGABYTE GA-H61N-USB3 LGA 1155
RAM: CORSAIR 2GB 240-Pin DDR3
SSD: Patriot PT232GS25SSDR Torqx 2 32GB
That's pretty much it!
Thanks!
First off, I want to thank all the people on this forum for contributing their knowledge and opinions on the matter. There is much to be learned from these threads!
Anywho, here is what I'm looking to build (the parts I have chosen will follow):
-Run XBMC and W7
-Play HD video files (720p-1080p of variable encoding quality)
-Read Blu-ray discs
I will not be watching 3D movies (not my thing) and no gaming either. I already own a wireless card that I could re-use.
I am open to all suggestions concerning prices and hardware. I want to find the best value and not necessarily build a beast.
Case: Apex MI-100
Processor: At first, I thought an i3 would do fine (without a GPU) but I've read that the G530 could be very good and cheap as well. I'm just not sure if I need a GPU with it. Here are the ones I considered:
Intel Core i3-2100
Intel Core i3-550
Intel Celeron G530
HDD: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB
Blu-ray drive: SAMSUNG Black 12X BD-ROM SH-B123L
MB: GIGABYTE GA-H61N-USB3 LGA 1155
RAM: CORSAIR 2GB 240-Pin DDR3
SSD: Patriot PT232GS25SSDR Torqx 2 32GB
That's pretty much it!
Thanks!