2012-08-22, 00:57
After reading through some posts I've decided to avoid AMD as I'm going with a Linux, possibly Openelec, HTPC.
Just wanted to hear what you xbmc pros might have to say about the build I've been looking at
[CPU] Intel Core i3 2120 3.3Ghz
[MOBO] Asus P8H77-I
[RAM] G.Skill 2x2GB DDR3 1333Mhz Ripjaws X Edition Dual Channel
[SSD] Crucial m4 2.5'' 64GB SSD MLC SATA III CT064M4SSD2
[CASE] Thermaltake Element Q Mini-ITX Black Case with 220W SFX PSU
[CASE FAN] Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm Case Fan 1500RPM
I know that the Motherboard is a little, maybe more than a little, overkill but I thought that I might as well go future proof.
I would have gone with the i3 2120T but it's not available where I am, figured it doesn't matter all that much as it's just a downclocked version, right?
This build is by no means final and I'd appreciate any comments/suggestions.
Also been wondering, should I buy a CPU cooler? Or is the Intel stock one decent enough?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Changed SSD to Crucial m4 2.5'' 64GB SSD MLC SATA III CT064M4SSD2
Just wanted to hear what you xbmc pros might have to say about the build I've been looking at
[CPU] Intel Core i3 2120 3.3Ghz
[MOBO] Asus P8H77-I
[RAM] G.Skill 2x2GB DDR3 1333Mhz Ripjaws X Edition Dual Channel
[SSD] Crucial m4 2.5'' 64GB SSD MLC SATA III CT064M4SSD2
[CASE] Thermaltake Element Q Mini-ITX Black Case with 220W SFX PSU
[CASE FAN] Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm Case Fan 1500RPM
I know that the Motherboard is a little, maybe more than a little, overkill but I thought that I might as well go future proof.
I would have gone with the i3 2120T but it's not available where I am, figured it doesn't matter all that much as it's just a downclocked version, right?
This build is by no means final and I'd appreciate any comments/suggestions.
Also been wondering, should I buy a CPU cooler? Or is the Intel stock one decent enough?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Changed SSD to Crucial m4 2.5'' 64GB SSD MLC SATA III CT064M4SSD2