Here's my current parts lineup for an HTPC that will use an HDHomerun box and an XBox360 as an extender to my HD TV that only takes Component in.
My main Goals: Watching Live TV without cable, DVR recording and Playback, playing downloaded video files, watching Netflix, YouTube, etc. playing music located on other PC's in the home network. Maximum resolutions required are 720 / 1080i, the TV doesn't take 1080p.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24gVV
CPU: AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard ($58.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 1000B HTPC Case ($79.58 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: SilenX EFX-09-15 42.0 CFM 92mm Fan ($10.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: SilenX IXP-34-08 10.0 CFM 60mm Fan ($11.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $513.48
Also adding a Terk Antenna http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ13D2835
Any Ideas to help make this more efficient or to lower the cost?
Any suggestions for a WMC compatible remote?
Do I need Windows 7 PRO instead of home?
Should I consider an SSD for the boot drive?
My main Goals: Watching Live TV without cable, DVR recording and Playback, playing downloaded video files, watching Netflix, YouTube, etc. playing music located on other PC's in the home network. Maximum resolutions required are 720 / 1080i, the TV doesn't take 1080p.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24gVV
CPU: AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard ($58.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 1000B HTPC Case ($79.58 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: SilenX EFX-09-15 42.0 CFM 92mm Fan ($10.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: SilenX IXP-34-08 10.0 CFM 60mm Fan ($11.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $513.48
Also adding a Terk Antenna http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ13D2835
Any Ideas to help make this more efficient or to lower the cost?
Any suggestions for a WMC compatible remote?
Do I need Windows 7 PRO instead of home?
Should I consider an SSD for the boot drive?