2012-04-08, 18:54
So I've been debating whether to wait for the new ATV3 to come out, but kept thinking I wouldn't mind trying my hand at an HTPC build capable of bitstreaming audio when needed. Was thinking of going with Win7 and XBMC. Here's what I'm thinking:
[CASE] Silverstone Sugo SG06B http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/217735...ogy/SG06B/
[MOBO] ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini-ITX AMD A75 Fch FM1 DDR3 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...ure=Others
[CPU/GPU] AMD A6-3500 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...acture=AMD
[RAM] Kingston HyperX Plug N Play 4gb 1866 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp..._-20104263
Was also going to go with a fanless PicoPSU per Eskro's Pico thread and pull out the PSU in the Sugo, and a 32gb SSD drive to start, maybe add a bluray drive down the line. I like the fact that the MOBO comes with a remote to turn it on/off and a keyboard, as well as WiFi.
I want this thing as silent as possible.
A few Qs:
1. Is the above all compatible (hey, I'm brand new to this!)
2. Is the memory overkill? Was also looking at http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...e=KINGSTON .
3. Am I missing anything critical! Fan?
4. Can the cost be cut down a bit. Cost isn't a huge concern, but not really into wasting money if I don't need to!
5. Assistance re: cables I'll need?
I was also considering a Wesena case, but shipping is $37 alone, and may not include the duties, etc. from the US (real PIA!). I just really like the look of this case..
http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/H...ITX7-B.htm
Thanks!
[CASE] Silverstone Sugo SG06B http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/217735...ogy/SG06B/
[MOBO] ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini-ITX AMD A75 Fch FM1 DDR3 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...ure=Others
[CPU/GPU] AMD A6-3500 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...acture=AMD
[RAM] Kingston HyperX Plug N Play 4gb 1866 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp..._-20104263
Was also going to go with a fanless PicoPSU per Eskro's Pico thread and pull out the PSU in the Sugo, and a 32gb SSD drive to start, maybe add a bluray drive down the line. I like the fact that the MOBO comes with a remote to turn it on/off and a keyboard, as well as WiFi.
I want this thing as silent as possible.
A few Qs:
1. Is the above all compatible (hey, I'm brand new to this!)
2. Is the memory overkill? Was also looking at http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...e=KINGSTON .
3. Am I missing anything critical! Fan?
4. Can the cost be cut down a bit. Cost isn't a huge concern, but not really into wasting money if I don't need to!
5. Assistance re: cables I'll need?
I was also considering a Wesena case, but shipping is $37 alone, and may not include the duties, etc. from the US (real PIA!). I just really like the look of this case..
http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/H...ITX7-B.htm
Thanks!