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08-20-2012, 12:29 AM
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HTPC Build
Hi, I'm trying to sort out a build for a HTPC for my home theater. I'd like to be between $450 and $550. The parts I have picked out go over that, I was wondering what you guys would recommend me to trim the price down some. I'll be using it solely to download programs/codecs/files and to watch files (Anything from 480p to 1080p [MKV, AVI, MP4, 10-bit h.264). I don't really need a DVD drive (Have other devices to play DVD and Blu-rays.) but I'll use it to install my OS and maybe rip some of my collection to the hdd. Here's what I've got:
Case: nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum Panel & Steel (1.0mm SECC) HTPC 7000B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case $79.99 Motherboard: ASUS P8B75-M/CSM LGA 1155 Intel B75 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $89.99 Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply $79.99 CPU: Intel Core i3-2105 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I32105 $134.99 Memory: Kingston Value 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3S8N9K2/4G $22.99 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $109.99 DVD Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM $19.99 OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM $99.99 Total: $637.92 (Before Shipping/Taxes) I'll be hooking it up to my Home Theater system through HDMI. So no ned for monitor. I also already have a keyboard and mouse. Is there anyway I can knock the price down some without losing the ability to do what i want to do, or do I just need to raise my budget?
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08-20-2012, 12:45 AM
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You have been reading other threads!
I wouldn't change a thing. |
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08-20-2012, 02:43 AM
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if you weren't going to use it for ripping media we could trim in some areas... but since you need the horsepower to rip in a timely fashion I dont see where we could skimp other than a case choice.
Thats a perfect build for your intentions...
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08-20-2012, 09:21 AM
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He gets a Gold Star for reading the other posts
 Nice build.
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08-20-2012, 10:44 AM
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We could trim back the PSU if you never have to add a video card, but the savings would not be significant. A lower power quality modular really isn't much cheaper. Modular highly recommended in small cases for cable management.
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