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I appreciate your time in looking over my build.
You guys are simply amazing. I've spent a lot of time here and on other boards. I've received a great education, but I don't think I've got the patience for a self-build.
I want something 1) to watch 1080p video 2) to stream TV from TV network sites, Comedy Central, etc. I'd like it to be relatively quiet w/o going all Felix Unger on it.
I'm considering a new machine because of GPU issues when running YouTube or a music player, playing/pausing a video player like KMP or VLC, and running a slideshow all at the same time.
I need a discrete graphics card, yes? But do I need a sound card?
I'm looking at two:
1) HTPC Phenom™ II AM3 Desktop Home Theater Computer System
SILVERSTONE Milo ML03B Black HTPC Chassis, mATX, 2x 3.5", 4x LP Slots, No PSU, Aluminum/Steel
HEC X-Power 585 585W Power Supply, 24-pin ATX12V, Dual 80mm Fans, OEM
AMD Athlon™ II X2 270 Dual-Core 3.4GHz, AM3, HT 4000MHz, 2MB L2 cache, 65W, 45nm, Retail
GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3, AM3+, AMD® 880G, DDR3-1800 (O.C.) 16GB /4, PCIe x16, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 10 /5, VGA+DVI+HDMI, USB 3.0 /2, HDA, GbLAN, FW /2, mATX, Retail
KINGSTON 8GB (2 x 4GB) HyperX Blu PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
SEAGATE 1TB Barracuda®, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 64MB cache
MSI N8400GS-MD1GD3H/LP, GeForce® 8400 GS (Fanless) 520MHz, 1GB DDR3 1000MHz, PCIe x16, DVI+HDMI+VGA, Full-height/Low-profile, Retail
CREATIVE Sound Blaster® Audigy® SE, 7.1 channels, 24-bit, 96KHz, PCI, OEM
ADESSO Windows 7 / Vista™ Remote Control, IR wireless, USB receiver, Retail
D-LINK DWA-548 Wireless N300 Desktop Adapter, IEEE 802.11g/n, PCIe x1, Full-Height/Low-Profile
MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition w/ SP1, OEM w/ Media
or
2) SILENT PC A8 / A6 A75 Low-Noise Custom Computer System
• NZXT H2 Classic Silent Black Mid-Tower Case, ATX, No PSU, Plastic/Steel
• HEC X-Power 585 585W Power Supply, 24-pin ATX12V, Dual 80mm Fans, OEM
• ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0, FM1, AMD® A55, DDR3-2250 (O.C.) 32GB /2, PCIe x16, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 10 /6, VGA, HDA, GbLAN, mATX, Retail
• AMD Fusion A8-3870K Quad-Core 3.0GHz, HD Graphics, FM1, 4MB L2 cache, 100W, 32nm, Retail
• CRUCIAL 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
• SAPPHIRE Radeon™ HD 6450 (Fanless) 625MHz, 1GB DDR3 1334MHz, PCIe x16, VGA + DVI + HDMI, Retail
• SEAGATE 1TB Barracuda®, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 64MB cache
• RAID No RAID, Independent HDD Drives
• TENDA W322P Wireless PCI Adapter, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4Ghz, 300Mbps, PCI, Retail
• CREATIVE Sound Blaster® Audigy® SE, 7.1 channels, 24-bit, 96KHz, PCI, OEM
• COMPUTER ACCESSORY Lamptron Noise Reduction Kit
• NEXUS 2 x SFM-1000 Silicon Fan Mounts for Closed Chassis Fans, 8pcs
• MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Edition w/ SP1, OEM w/ Media
• WARRANTY Silver Warranty Package (3 Year Limited Parts, 3 Year Labor Warranty)
?
both about $700 plus shipping
Again, many thanks.
You guys are simply amazing. I've spent a lot of time here and on other boards. I've received a great education, but I don't think I've got the patience for a self-build.
I want something 1) to watch 1080p video 2) to stream TV from TV network sites, Comedy Central, etc. I'd like it to be relatively quiet w/o going all Felix Unger on it.
I'm considering a new machine because of GPU issues when running YouTube or a music player, playing/pausing a video player like KMP or VLC, and running a slideshow all at the same time.
I need a discrete graphics card, yes? But do I need a sound card?
I'm looking at two:
1) HTPC Phenom™ II AM3 Desktop Home Theater Computer System
SILVERSTONE Milo ML03B Black HTPC Chassis, mATX, 2x 3.5", 4x LP Slots, No PSU, Aluminum/Steel
HEC X-Power 585 585W Power Supply, 24-pin ATX12V, Dual 80mm Fans, OEM
AMD Athlon™ II X2 270 Dual-Core 3.4GHz, AM3, HT 4000MHz, 2MB L2 cache, 65W, 45nm, Retail
GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3, AM3+, AMD® 880G, DDR3-1800 (O.C.) 16GB /4, PCIe x16, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 10 /5, VGA+DVI+HDMI, USB 3.0 /2, HDA, GbLAN, FW /2, mATX, Retail
KINGSTON 8GB (2 x 4GB) HyperX Blu PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
SEAGATE 1TB Barracuda®, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 64MB cache
MSI N8400GS-MD1GD3H/LP, GeForce® 8400 GS (Fanless) 520MHz, 1GB DDR3 1000MHz, PCIe x16, DVI+HDMI+VGA, Full-height/Low-profile, Retail
CREATIVE Sound Blaster® Audigy® SE, 7.1 channels, 24-bit, 96KHz, PCI, OEM
ADESSO Windows 7 / Vista™ Remote Control, IR wireless, USB receiver, Retail
D-LINK DWA-548 Wireless N300 Desktop Adapter, IEEE 802.11g/n, PCIe x1, Full-Height/Low-Profile
MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition w/ SP1, OEM w/ Media
or
2) SILENT PC A8 / A6 A75 Low-Noise Custom Computer System
• NZXT H2 Classic Silent Black Mid-Tower Case, ATX, No PSU, Plastic/Steel
• HEC X-Power 585 585W Power Supply, 24-pin ATX12V, Dual 80mm Fans, OEM
• ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0, FM1, AMD® A55, DDR3-2250 (O.C.) 32GB /2, PCIe x16, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 10 /6, VGA, HDA, GbLAN, mATX, Retail
• AMD Fusion A8-3870K Quad-Core 3.0GHz, HD Graphics, FM1, 4MB L2 cache, 100W, 32nm, Retail
• CRUCIAL 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
• SAPPHIRE Radeon™ HD 6450 (Fanless) 625MHz, 1GB DDR3 1334MHz, PCIe x16, VGA + DVI + HDMI, Retail
• SEAGATE 1TB Barracuda®, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 64MB cache
• RAID No RAID, Independent HDD Drives
• TENDA W322P Wireless PCI Adapter, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4Ghz, 300Mbps, PCI, Retail
• CREATIVE Sound Blaster® Audigy® SE, 7.1 channels, 24-bit, 96KHz, PCI, OEM
• COMPUTER ACCESSORY Lamptron Noise Reduction Kit
• NEXUS 2 x SFM-1000 Silicon Fan Mounts for Closed Chassis Fans, 8pcs
• MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Edition w/ SP1, OEM w/ Media
• WARRANTY Silver Warranty Package (3 Year Limited Parts, 3 Year Labor Warranty)
?
both about $700 plus shipping
Again, many thanks.
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