2011-10-30, 16:33
Hey all,
I am looking to build a dedicated htpc which would only be used for streaming movies from my NAS.
In the future im hoping ill be able to run muliple instances of xbmc for different rooms which I believe is possible on linux? but for now I will probably just get a HDMI switch and cables going to different rooms.
Below is the spec I have put together so far. Would really appreciate some feedback or alternatives for parts.
I have a couple of HDDs lying around so no need to spec that and ill just get a cheap old case as it will be kept in the garage at all times so not bothered about appearance.
I will also need a remote control which I could use but it needs to work through walls and about 20m so if anyone knows of a good one, please suggest away .
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Quad Core Processor
It says on the page it includes a fan but I read somewhere that the black editions dont come with coolers?:S
http://www.cclonline.com/product/26599/H...r/CPU0006/
GPU
Sapphire 11190-02-20G HD 6450 1GB DDR3 Graphics Card
Could someone tell me if these will work on Linux? I want the HTPC to be 3d capable.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-11190-0...899&sr=1-1
Motherboard
ASRock AM3 M3A770DE/A/ASR Motherboard Socket S/L 5200MT/S
Like the optical and coaxial digital audio out, plus the instant boot seems a great feature as you dont want to be waiting a few mins for a HTPC to turn on
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002LFYYAY/re...B002LFYYAY
RAM
Corsair Memory XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Dual Channel Desktop
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-%282x...4-xmp-165v
Thanks for the help in advance!
I am looking to build a dedicated htpc which would only be used for streaming movies from my NAS.
In the future im hoping ill be able to run muliple instances of xbmc for different rooms which I believe is possible on linux? but for now I will probably just get a HDMI switch and cables going to different rooms.
Below is the spec I have put together so far. Would really appreciate some feedback or alternatives for parts.
I have a couple of HDDs lying around so no need to spec that and ill just get a cheap old case as it will be kept in the garage at all times so not bothered about appearance.
I will also need a remote control which I could use but it needs to work through walls and about 20m so if anyone knows of a good one, please suggest away .
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Quad Core Processor
It says on the page it includes a fan but I read somewhere that the black editions dont come with coolers?:S
http://www.cclonline.com/product/26599/H...r/CPU0006/
GPU
Sapphire 11190-02-20G HD 6450 1GB DDR3 Graphics Card
Could someone tell me if these will work on Linux? I want the HTPC to be 3d capable.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-11190-0...899&sr=1-1
Motherboard
ASRock AM3 M3A770DE/A/ASR Motherboard Socket S/L 5200MT/S
Like the optical and coaxial digital audio out, plus the instant boot seems a great feature as you dont want to be waiting a few mins for a HTPC to turn on
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002LFYYAY/re...B002LFYYAY
RAM
Corsair Memory XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Dual Channel Desktop
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-%282x...4-xmp-165v
Thanks for the help in advance!