- Nov 20, 2013
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I'm thinking of building a new HTPC to replace my current, Comcast supplied DVR.
I would be using it to watch/record live TV, stream online video, and play stored 1080p video. I am also hoping to do some light gaming (e.g. Lord of the Rings Online) with this system. I would greatly appreciate some feedback on what I have selected so far:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S ($170)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/413256/Intel_Core_i5-4570S_29GHz_Boxed_Processor
MB: ASRock H87 Pro4 ($72 w/ Code)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157383&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) ($67)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CRSM4I/?tag=pcpapi-20
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Case: Fractal Design Node 605 ($130)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=75057&vpn=FD-CA-NODE-605-BL&manufacture=Fractal%20Design&promoid=1287
PS: SeaSonic SS-400FL ($125)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZWQXUQ/?tag=pcpapi-20
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium ($90)
Cable Tuner: Ceton InfiniTV 6 PCIe ($300)
http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv-6-pcie/
HD: I've already purchased an Intel 530 240GB SSD, and plan to use my 3TB NAS for storage of media.
I'm least confident about my video card and motherboard selections, I'm thinking I might be a bit overboard. I'd appreciate any feedback!
I would be using it to watch/record live TV, stream online video, and play stored 1080p video. I am also hoping to do some light gaming (e.g. Lord of the Rings Online) with this system. I would greatly appreciate some feedback on what I have selected so far:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S ($170)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/413256/Intel_Core_i5-4570S_29GHz_Boxed_Processor
MB: ASRock H87 Pro4 ($72 w/ Code)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157383&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) ($67)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CRSM4I/?tag=pcpapi-20
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Case: Fractal Design Node 605 ($130)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=75057&vpn=FD-CA-NODE-605-BL&manufacture=Fractal%20Design&promoid=1287
PS: SeaSonic SS-400FL ($125)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZWQXUQ/?tag=pcpapi-20
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium ($90)
Cable Tuner: Ceton InfiniTV 6 PCIe ($300)
http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv-6-pcie/
HD: I've already purchased an Intel 530 240GB SSD, and plan to use my 3TB NAS for storage of media.
I'm least confident about my video card and motherboard selections, I'm thinking I might be a bit overboard. I'd appreciate any feedback!
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