2011-03-30, 17:20
Hi
I’m in the process of compiling my own htpc/nas and I could need some advice. So far I have chosen the following hardware:
• ASUS E35M1-I DELUXE
• Linkworld 920-01 C.2128
• Kingston ValueRAM 2 x 2 GB
• WD AV WD1600AVJS 160 GB
The reason that I’ve chosen the Asus board is because it has 5 sata ports which I think is great because I want to use this box as a nas. The other parts have been chosen by cost. I have very little experience when it comes to htpc’s so I would like your opinions on this configuration. Also will this system run under linux? I would like to run linux but if I have to run windows it wouldn’t be the end of the world.
I’ve also looked at the micro ATX counterparts to this board because they are cheaper, but I can’t find a cheap case that’s small enough. Do have any suggestions to a micro ATX case or have any other opinions on micro ATX?
I’m in the process of compiling my own htpc/nas and I could need some advice. So far I have chosen the following hardware:
• ASUS E35M1-I DELUXE
• Linkworld 920-01 C.2128
• Kingston ValueRAM 2 x 2 GB
• WD AV WD1600AVJS 160 GB
The reason that I’ve chosen the Asus board is because it has 5 sata ports which I think is great because I want to use this box as a nas. The other parts have been chosen by cost. I have very little experience when it comes to htpc’s so I would like your opinions on this configuration. Also will this system run under linux? I would like to run linux but if I have to run windows it wouldn’t be the end of the world.
I’ve also looked at the micro ATX counterparts to this board because they are cheaper, but I can’t find a cheap case that’s small enough. Do have any suggestions to a micro ATX case or have any other opinions on micro ATX?