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skippy · (This post was last modified: 2012-05-09, 08:07 by skippy.)

Here is what I have come up with so far:

[CASE] - nMedia Black HTPC Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811204037 - $69.99
[CPU-FAN] - Silenx 120mm - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835226042 - $11.99
[CASE-FAN]- Silenx 80mm (2) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835226034 - $7.99 x 2 = $15.99
[MEM] - Kingston Hyper X Plug n Play 4 GB (2x2GB Modules) 1866MHz http://goo.gl/aHClf - $39.99
[CPU] - AMD A6-3500 w/ AMD HD 6530D http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819103951 - $89.99
[MOBO] - ASRock MB-A75M Socket FM1 Micro ATX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157260 - $74.99
[CPU-FAN] - Scythe SCKZT-1000 80mm Kozuti CPU Cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835185167 - $39.99
[SSD] - Patriot Torqx 2 - 32GB - http://www.directron.com/rf32gs25ssdr.ht...72=1232012 - $59.99
[Remote] - Mediagate http://goo.gl/SFby9 - $29.99
[PSU] - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817182202 - $44.99
[Win7] - Windows 7 Home Edition - http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64...387&sr=8-1 - $99
[Wifi] - Already have the Linksys 2500 Refb

My intention is to build a group #6/7 PC that can support...

-play 1080p w/ ease using a heavy skin
-turn on pc from remote or wake from "sleepy" state
-optical output for my current receiver (would like to have support for hd audio so in the future I can swap my receiver in the future)
-wmc for tv recording / switch to XBMC to watch movies /tv
-as silent as possible
-ability to play whatever video files 1080p ( not interested in 3d atm )
-ability to play emulators
-occasional surfing

Will the above components work/fit harmoniously to satisfy my requirements?

Thanks for your help!

eskro · 2012-01-23, 16:58

i say YES

skippy · 2012-01-23, 19:03

Eskro, thanks for looking as well. As soon as the new tv arrives, I will be purchasing the parts to put this bad boy together. Smile

eskro · 2012-01-23, 19:49

Ftw!!!

**Malard** · 2012-01-24, 16:07

eskro Wrote:Ftw!!!

I would suggest this also to go with the NYXboard Wink

http://www.pulse-eight.com/store/product...apter.aspx

skippy · (This post was last modified: 2012-01-24, 23:14 by skippy.)

Malard Wrote:I would suggest this also to go with the NYXboard http://www.pulse-eight.com/store/product...apter.aspx

That's pretty neat. Can I use this without the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote? It appears I can, based on the video I saw. I was looking on their website, looks like the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote won't be available until March. I am wondering if I should just get the USB adapter w/o the remote? I am leaning towards maybe another remote, although I really liked all the features with the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote, I don't think I can wait until March. Suggestions?

**Malard** · 2012-01-25, 00:12

skippy Wrote:That's pretty neat. Can I use this without the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote? It appears I can, based on the video I saw. I was looking on their website, looks like the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote won't be available until March. I am wondering if I should just get the USB adapter w/o the remote? I am leaning towards maybe another remote, although I really liked all the features with the Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid remote, I don't think I can wait until March. Suggestions?

Sadly, I can't get them any faster from Motorola, (wish I could) but the CEC Adapter will allow you to use your original TV remote, the long term idea is that you team the NYXboard and the CEC adapter together for the perfect experience

skippy · 2012-01-25, 09:40

All the parts ordered. Made some slight tweaks.

I switched the ram for one: http://goo.gl/aHClf
I ordered the SSD from http://www.directron.com/rf32gs25ssdr.ht...72=1232012.
I really wanted the Motorola Nxyboard but, I settled on ordering the mediagate. http://goo.gl/SFby9.

Now the waiting begins.

If I decide later to put a bluray writer or a internal hdd do I need any extra cables?

skippy · 2012-01-25, 09:53

Is this the same mobo from newegg?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157260

The one from amazon will take to long to ship.

skippy · 2012-01-26, 08:02

I ordered the mobo from newegg. I ordered everything except the power supply, Doh! Can anyone recommend a good psu that is nice and quiet?

Thanks.

Jetster · 2012-01-26, 12:39

skippy Wrote:I ordered the mobo from newegg. I ordered everything except the power supply, Doh! Can anyone recommend a good psu that is nice and quiet?

Thanks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817151099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817182202

skippy · 2012-01-26, 19:19

Jetster Wrote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817151099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817182202

I ordered the PSU. Thank you for the recommendations.

Jetster · 2012-01-27, 01:31

Which one? Just curious

skippy · 2012-01-27, 03:26

Jetster Wrote:Which one? Just curious

I went with Rosewill Green Series.