Your Very First HTPC? But Where do You Start?
eskro
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2012-03-24 16:03
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magpieswarble please create your own thread.
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wildzx
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2012-03-25 21:47
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(2012-03-24 06:26)bluray Wrote: Welcome to the forum Mac! This build should work.....Thanks for the response: Couple of questions, what is the smallest SSD drive, i can use for Windows 7 (don't need anything bigger since, everything will be on NAS).? You also recommended AMD A6-3600 - Should i use A8-3850 instead? And any recommendations on simple nice remote and hardware for it...and do i need a bluetooth keyboard or no? ( the unit it will in in cabinet)? Any video (hdmi) or Audio cards; or everything on mb? And if i want to step up little bit and built with Intel what do you think of following, will it support all the 3d and blu ray stuff: (copied - saw someone else using this built on this forum) Case: Wesena Mini ITX7-2 http://www.wesena.co.uk/product.php/6/2/itx7_2 $107.00 ASRock H67M-ITX/HT LGA 1155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...m-itx%2fht $119.99 Mini-Box PicoPSU-160-XT http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TWE...00_details $48.45 12.5A 150W AC-DC adapter http://www.short-circuit.com/product/150w-acdc.html $50.75 Core i3 2125 LGA 1155 http://www.microcenter.com/single_produc...id=0376494 $130.67 OCZ Agility 3 60gb SATA 6Gb/s http://www.microcenter.com/single_produc...id=0364779 $65.34 Microcenter 4GB DDR3-1333 http://www.microcenter.com/single_produc...id=0353218 $19.59 Enermax Fan Uc-8Eb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811999199 $8.12 SILVERSTONE 3.5 to 2 X 2.5-Inch Bay http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BH3...00_details $7.99 Thermaltake Slim X3 Low Profile 36mm Height http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835106152 $22.99 8 inch 4Pin Molex Male to one SATA http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00301Z...01_details $6.25 80mm Steel Mesh Filter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00152Q...00_details $3.95 Arctic Silver 5 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835100007 $6.95 IR Receiver with cable for CIR http://shop.inteset.com/Products/5-ir-re...oards.aspx $21.95 + Shipping (still need to add the blu ray drive and change the SSD to 32gb or smaller)
(This post was last modified: 2012-03-26 02:14 by wildzx.)
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bluray
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2012-03-26 02:37
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(2012-03-25 21:47)wildzx Wrote:32GB SSD should be perfect for W7+XBMC. If you are multi-task person, A8-3850 is the best choice. With A8-3850 or A6-3600, you do not need a discrete GPU. It's equipped with a powerful AMD HD6550D. For an all-in-one system, you'll enjoy A8-3850 than i3.....here is the comparision- AMD A8-3850 APU Review: Llano Hits the Desktop.(2012-03-24 06:26)bluray Wrote: Welcome to the forum Mac! This build should work.....Thanks for the response: For MCE remote/keyboard/mouse combination, this might be your best option- Lenovo N5902 Enhanced Multimedia Remote with Backlit Keyboard .. >Alienware X51- do it all HTPC >Simplify XBMC configurations >HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio! |
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wildzx
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2012-03-26 02:59
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(2012-03-26 02:37)bluray Wrote:ok, thanks. And can i use Wesena Mini ITX7-2 with the A8 setup; if so what other stuff will i need to built it completely with the Wesena case (such as power supply etc.)? Also, should i go with bluetooth or IR?(2012-03-25 21:47)wildzx Wrote:32GB SSD should be perfect for W7+XBMC. If you are multi-task person, A8-3850 is the best choice. With A8-3850 or A6-3600, you do not need a discrete GPU. It's equipped with a powerful AMD HD6550D. For an all-in-one system, you'll enjoy A8-3850 than i3.....here is the comparision- AMD A8-3850 APU Review: Llano Hits the Desktop.(2012-03-24 06:26)bluray Wrote: Welcome to the forum Mac! This build should work.....Thanks for the response: |
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wildzx
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2012-03-26 04:38
Post: #805
Ok, here is the list i and planing to buy (already purchased the case): Any mistakes or recommendations or missing any hardware that i should add:
case: Wesena Mini ITX7-2 cpu: AMD A8-3850 Motherboard: ASRock Socket FM1/AMD A75M-ITX USB 3.0 SSD: Patriout Torqx 2.5" SSD 32GB SATA II PSU: Pico PSU- 150-XT Plus 150W Adapter Power Kit http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-150-XT-1...-Power-Kit RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 Or should i go with 2 x 2GB total 4gb 8 inch 4Pin Molex Male to one SATA (do i need this) Any cheap cheap blu-ray drive (don't need burner)? Any bluetooth or IR remote hardware (looking for simple remote; just to XBMC HTPC use)? |
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eskro
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2012-03-26 06:48
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wildzx please create your own thread.
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Bigfoot43
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2012-03-26 06:51
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Hey all,
Just wanting to know what everyone reckons about my first HTPC build bellow: Motherboard: ASUS P8H61-M-LX-V3 59 CPU: Intel Pentium G620 65 RAM: Corsair CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 (2x2GB) DDR3 29 GPU: ASUS GeForce GT430 1GB Low Profile 59 OS SSD: OCZ Vertex Plus 60GB SSD 75 Storage HDD: Western Digital Green 2TB WD20EARX 125 PSU: I will be using a spare 600W I have 0 Case: Silverstone ML03 Black Slim HTPC Case 79 Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 24x DVDRW 22 TV Tuner: Leadtek DVR3200H 55 Remote: Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid 63.83 (USD excluding shipping) OS: Ubuntu 11.10 Total: $636.83 All prices are in Australian and from PCCasegear.com.au. Also a build without the SSD is $556. The main purpose of the box is to be able to watch video (DVD rips, Blu Ray rips, etc) and occasionally audio from the other PC's in the house as well as hopefully having a platform to watch netflix in 1080p if it or a similar service comes to Australia and finaly to be able to stream MLB.com which requires flash (hence ubuntu as the OS). I have also included the TV Tuner so that i can also use MythTV until XBMC has its own PVR capabilities. I welcome all sugestions. Cheers Bigfoot |
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eskro
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2012-03-26 06:52
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Bigfoot43 please create your own thread.
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wildzx
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2012-03-26 06:54
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Bigfoot43
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2012-03-26 07:45
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(2012-03-26 06:52)eskro Wrote: Bigfoot43 please create your own thread. not a problem u can delete that post. sorry about that should have been paying more attention |
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