2010-08-01, 04:43
Hey everyone..I am starting to gather all the list of parts i need for my 1st HTPC build. I thought i should spend a bit more and build a powerfull system that would meet all my PC Needs and also function as a dedicated HTPC. I already have a external lcd monitor so I could use this as a home PC also.
I will put up two post one for this one and another for a less powerfull system.
I Thought about using XBMC live but then that would defeat the purpose of having a powerfull system if im only using XBMC. So anyway this is the list of parts i plan on using.
Case:
"poofyhairguy" lol suggested this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814500147
MOBO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...HDMI%20USB
Or:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116283 i found this for $70 this is great deal plus i dont think the i3 is worth it for this htpc. the dual core is powerfull enough i think.
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231253
HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820227510
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822148231
I plan on getting a new laptop and i was going to take out the 5400 rpm drive it comes with and use it with my HTPC build..But im not sure so im open to suggestions.
Some thoughts i had about the build:
1. The case has a 300w PSU is that enough juice to run everything?
2. Using the 7200 RPM seagate how much of a difference would i see at the XBMC menu scrolling and etc?
3. from what i gather the new Dharma build will support hardware accelaration?
4. What would be the cheapest remote solution for me..I just need basic stuff Subtitle button. on off info volume etc nothing fancy cheaper the better?
total cost is ?? idk depends which video card i get
with the dual core and the new case i save $109..
i will also look for a new 220gt video card..Just wondering if i need it? i wont be doing gaming so poofyhairguy what do say?
I will put up two post one for this one and another for a less powerfull system.
I Thought about using XBMC live but then that would defeat the purpose of having a powerfull system if im only using XBMC. So anyway this is the list of parts i plan on using.
Case:
"poofyhairguy" lol suggested this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814500147
MOBO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...HDMI%20USB
Or:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116283 i found this for $70 this is great deal plus i dont think the i3 is worth it for this htpc. the dual core is powerfull enough i think.
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231253
HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820227510
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822148231
I plan on getting a new laptop and i was going to take out the 5400 rpm drive it comes with and use it with my HTPC build..But im not sure so im open to suggestions.
Some thoughts i had about the build:
1. The case has a 300w PSU is that enough juice to run everything?
2. Using the 7200 RPM seagate how much of a difference would i see at the XBMC menu scrolling and etc?
3. from what i gather the new Dharma build will support hardware accelaration?
4. What would be the cheapest remote solution for me..I just need basic stuff Subtitle button. on off info volume etc nothing fancy cheaper the better?
total cost is ?? idk depends which video card i get
with the dual core and the new case i save $109..
i will also look for a new 220gt video card..Just wondering if i need it? i wont be doing gaming so poofyhairguy what do say?