low-cost HTPC build

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Hi Guys

I am looking for a budget HTPC build, I already have a gaming PC connected to my TV so I am able to stream heavy HD files without no problem.

I am looking for a small budget machine for streaming mostly as my wife watches a lot of YT and simmilars.

Needs:

Wifi on board / wifi card
Small case (preffered black)
Silent, any chance of passive cooling?
Low power consumption.
No high cap HD required.

Hints welcomed :)

Regards

Lukas
 
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pretty much any current processor other than say an atom processor will do all you ask and play hd streams fine, personally i like the intels for htpc's they use next to no power and the i3's will bitstream all of the audio and 3d movies like a champ. yeah they have a weak as piss gpu but as a htpc (home theatre pc) not a htpc/light gaming pc they are perfect. they have access to usb3, sata 3, quicksync. just pick a matx or m itx and the appropriate case and you will be fine. i like the silverstone cases they are a bit more expensive but fit right in with your av receiver and look the part. if you want to go passive cooled are you gonna go the whole 9 yards and get passive psu too?? it can be done but wont be in the same budget but the low tdp intels are perfect for it but i wouldnt want to put it all in too smaller case without atleast some form of airflow from case fans, you would obviously want a high quality high end air cool hsf and just ditch the fan, but to be honest just get something like a cm 212 if you dont have the height restrictions and you should be able to run the fan so low it will be virtually inaudible at a range of 1m in a silent room anyways.generally the smaller you make it the noisier it will get.


 
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Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NdYx/by_merchant/
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CPU: Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($77.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Encore ENUWI-1XN4M 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $405.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 08:22 EDT-0400)
 
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