2012-05-05, 22:04
Hi everyone,
Been goofing with computers forever, but I have finally decided to build one from scratch for the first time. I'm looking for an HTPC that will be hooked up via HDMI to my receiver then on to my LCD. I have 5.1 surround sound. I primarily play games on my 360 and PS3 and use my PS3 for BluRay. I already have a DVR built into my cable box. I really only have two main functions for my computer; surfing the web and listening to my vast music collection. Honestly, I don't need much computer to do that, but I have put together a list of components that I am looking at that will easily suffice my needs now, but that has the capacity and the power to add dedicated video/sound cards and other things should my needs change in the future.
Anyhow, if you all don't mind, would you take a look at my list and see if all looks compatible before I pull the trigger? It would be greatly appreciated.
Case: SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX HTPC Computer Case GD05B (Black)
MOBO: Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA1155 AMD CrossFireX/NVIDIA SLI DVI/HDMI Dual UEFI BIOS mATX Motherboard
Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K Processor 3.4 4 BX80637I53570K
Fan: Thermaltake Slim X3 Low Profile 36mm Height CPU Cooler <Edited>
Memory: Corsair Dominator 8 GB 2 x 4 GB PC3-12800 1600mHz 240-pin CAS 9 Dual Channel DDR3 <edited>
OS Drive: OCZ Vertex 4 128G SATA 6.0 GB/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive
DVD: Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)
WIFI: Rosewill RNX-N300X IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter <Edited>
Power: Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply
Is there anything I'm overlooking?
Thanks,
Lee
Been goofing with computers forever, but I have finally decided to build one from scratch for the first time. I'm looking for an HTPC that will be hooked up via HDMI to my receiver then on to my LCD. I have 5.1 surround sound. I primarily play games on my 360 and PS3 and use my PS3 for BluRay. I already have a DVR built into my cable box. I really only have two main functions for my computer; surfing the web and listening to my vast music collection. Honestly, I don't need much computer to do that, but I have put together a list of components that I am looking at that will easily suffice my needs now, but that has the capacity and the power to add dedicated video/sound cards and other things should my needs change in the future.
Anyhow, if you all don't mind, would you take a look at my list and see if all looks compatible before I pull the trigger? It would be greatly appreciated.
Case: SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX HTPC Computer Case GD05B (Black)
MOBO: Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA1155 AMD CrossFireX/NVIDIA SLI DVI/HDMI Dual UEFI BIOS mATX Motherboard
Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K Processor 3.4 4 BX80637I53570K
Fan: Thermaltake Slim X3 Low Profile 36mm Height CPU Cooler <Edited>
Memory: Corsair Dominator 8 GB 2 x 4 GB PC3-12800 1600mHz 240-pin CAS 9 Dual Channel DDR3 <edited>
OS Drive: OCZ Vertex 4 128G SATA 6.0 GB/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive
DVD: Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)
WIFI: Rosewill RNX-N300X IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter <Edited>
Power: Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply
Is there anything I'm overlooking?
Thanks,
Lee