So this is my first HTPC build and am looking for some feedback on components.
I'm interested in using this system to playback Movies and Music, serve as a Music streaming device throughout my home and some internet surfing. Movie Streaming and Gaming are not high priority.
So far i'm looking at the following components:
CPU: Intel Core i3 3225 3.3GHz LGA 1155 Boxed Processor
MB: ASRock H77M Socket 1155 H77 mATX Intel Motherboard
PSU: COOLER MASTER Elite 460 RS-460-PSAR-I3 460W ATX12V V2.31
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
SSD: OCZ Agility 4 AGT4-25SAT3-64G 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC (SSD)
STORAGE: WD Green WD30EZRX 3TB IntelliPower SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
CASE: nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum panel & Steel HTPC 5000B Micro ATX
I may go with an aftermarket cooler (air or water?) to minimize sound. Right now this is priced at around $550 after rebates between Microcenter and Newegg. Any suggestions in terms of add-ons/substitutions? Not sold on the PSU, should I be going at least bronze?
I'm interested in using this system to playback Movies and Music, serve as a Music streaming device throughout my home and some internet surfing. Movie Streaming and Gaming are not high priority.
So far i'm looking at the following components:
CPU: Intel Core i3 3225 3.3GHz LGA 1155 Boxed Processor
MB: ASRock H77M Socket 1155 H77 mATX Intel Motherboard
PSU: COOLER MASTER Elite 460 RS-460-PSAR-I3 460W ATX12V V2.31
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
SSD: OCZ Agility 4 AGT4-25SAT3-64G 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC (SSD)
STORAGE: WD Green WD30EZRX 3TB IntelliPower SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
CASE: nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum panel & Steel HTPC 5000B Micro ATX
I may go with an aftermarket cooler (air or water?) to minimize sound. Right now this is priced at around $550 after rebates between Microcenter and Newegg. Any suggestions in terms of add-ons/substitutions? Not sold on the PSU, should I be going at least bronze?