Looking to build a stylish, quiet, power-efficient HTPC box that can last a while. So far, I've put together this build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($133.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $554.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I'm not particularly tied to any component, and I'm especially interested in other case options if there are some nice cube looking setups. I'm primarily using this as a XBMC-powered Media Center, as well as a Plex Media Server, playing mostly locally stored media (tv, movies, music).
My considerations:
Budget: < $600 ideally, but willing to splurge on something a bit more if it's worthwhile.
Noise: It sits in my living room so the quieter the better
Style/Size: Again, it sits in my living room (entertainment center) and I'd like to showcase it (at a minimal level). I liked the Coolermaster mITX case but it sounds like the mITX components are just too pricey at this point (maybe not true anymore?)
Efficiency: This is important to me as I will have it on 24/7 for downloading and the plex media server. Would be happy if I didn't notice a bump in my PG&E (though I'm already basically doing this with a laptop sooo...)
Looking to purchase and build pretty soon, and would appreciate any feedback that might help me be more satisfied with my purchases.
thanks in advance!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($133.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $554.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-23 18:40 EDT-0400)
I'm not particularly tied to any component, and I'm especially interested in other case options if there are some nice cube looking setups. I'm primarily using this as a XBMC-powered Media Center, as well as a Plex Media Server, playing mostly locally stored media (tv, movies, music).
My considerations:
Budget: < $600 ideally, but willing to splurge on something a bit more if it's worthwhile.
Noise: It sits in my living room so the quieter the better
Style/Size: Again, it sits in my living room (entertainment center) and I'd like to showcase it (at a minimal level). I liked the Coolermaster mITX case but it sounds like the mITX components are just too pricey at this point (maybe not true anymore?)
Efficiency: This is important to me as I will have it on 24/7 for downloading and the plex media server. Would be happy if I didn't notice a bump in my PG&E (though I'm already basically doing this with a laptop sooo...)
Looking to purchase and build pretty soon, and would appreciate any feedback that might help me be more satisfied with my purchases.
thanks in advance!