Desktop setup & 50" - 60" TV [to be used as comp monitor] - no gaming - $2,000 max
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kwest12
November 29, 2013 2:11:15 PM
General Info about me for context:
I’ve been around PCs for years, but I’ve not bought a computer in 10 years; I keep my electronics for a LONG time - I'm still milking the last breaths out of a Inspirson laptop from 2004. I’ve done some reading, but I don’t have anything past general knowledge. I have knowledgeable and experienced friends that can help me put the computer together.
Approximate Purchase Date: Anywhere from the next few days to the next few months
Budget Range: $2,000 max
I'd prefer to be between $1,600 and $1,800, but yeah, I'm willing to hit $2,000 if it makes that big of a difference (as I said, I keep my electronics for a looong time). If my $2,000 budget isn’t sufficient for my needs, please tell me: I’d much rather save up than regret my purchase for the next 5 to 10 years.
Parts to Upgrade: Desktop computer & TV (TV will be used as computer monitor & TV - video will be played from media on my harddrive, cable and bluray/dvds)
Would you consider computers that are refurbished/redistributed? Yes, if it’s worth it and advisable.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes - I'm not really a Linux guy, so I'd be looking at Windows
Do you play games? If so, what type of games?
I don't game.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
What software do you intend on using on the computer?
Do you tend to have a lot of programs running at the same time, or do you close every program when you are done using it? I leave a lot open simultaneously -
I’ll have multiple browser windows open with multiple tabs in each. I’ll have widgets going on the desktop. I’ll have music playing while I browse or work. I’ll have the file manager running almost constantly (and probably uploading or downloading).
How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
I need lot’s of space to store video and music; 2 to 4 terabytes is probably appropriate. I'd want a way to have all my files backed up, too (is that was RAID does?) I’ve read that a non-SSD harddrive will usually cause a bit of lag and bottleneck the system from being 100% snappy. I’m wondering if it would be easy to run the OS and apps off an SSD and then have a regular, large capacity HD for files. I really hate lag, so I need a system that will provide very very snappy/smooth performance.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes -
If it's doable, I want to buy a TV as a montior. I think I'd like to use from 5 to 20 feet away most of the time, so I'm thinking 50" to 60" (closer to 60" probably). Viewing angle can’t be horrible – Ideally I'd like to be able to accommodate viewing angles of up to about 45%.
Your Monitor Resolution:
Whatever is going to give me a good picture for all my uses. Open to recommendations.
Other important factors:
Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Blu-ray and DVD player is desired. Burning capability is nice, but not imperative.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn’t matter
Parts Preferences: No preference as long as they meet my expectations
Overclocking: I doubt I’d need to, right?
Location: Western NY, USA
SLI or Crossfire:
I’m honestly not even sure what this is. I guess, just let me know if you think it’d be important for me.
Additional Comments:
I’ve never built a PC, but I have friends who are quite experienced with this and can help me. I do want to be certain that all the components will work together perfectly; I don't want to have to go buy different stuff to make things work or get into a situation with workarounds.
I hate bloatware, adware, malware, intrusive software, excessive utilities that aren’t needed at all, etc. If the computer comes loaded with them and they truly aren’t needed, I’d want to get rid of them immediately.
I’d like the setup to last me at least 5 years, if possible.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I just moved and my laptop from 2003 isn’t gonna cut it. I’ll probably be buying a new laptop, tablet or convertible laptop/tablet soon after I get the desktop & TV.
I’ve been around PCs for years, but I’ve not bought a computer in 10 years; I keep my electronics for a LONG time - I'm still milking the last breaths out of a Inspirson laptop from 2004. I’ve done some reading, but I don’t have anything past general knowledge. I have knowledgeable and experienced friends that can help me put the computer together.
Approximate Purchase Date: Anywhere from the next few days to the next few months
Budget Range: $2,000 max
I'd prefer to be between $1,600 and $1,800, but yeah, I'm willing to hit $2,000 if it makes that big of a difference (as I said, I keep my electronics for a looong time). If my $2,000 budget isn’t sufficient for my needs, please tell me: I’d much rather save up than regret my purchase for the next 5 to 10 years.
Parts to Upgrade: Desktop computer & TV (TV will be used as computer monitor & TV - video will be played from media on my harddrive, cable and bluray/dvds)
Would you consider computers that are refurbished/redistributed? Yes, if it’s worth it and advisable.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes - I'm not really a Linux guy, so I'd be looking at Windows
Do you play games? If so, what type of games?
I don't game.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
- Downloading / Uploading – The computer will be on pretty much 24/7. I have a large amount of automated uploading and downloading going on. I may need to remote-in from my phone or laptop. I deal with file sizes between 350 MB up to 6 GB (vast majority are between 350 MB and 1 GB), though I do work with some significantly smaller and larger stuff.
- Video / audio playback – I’ll be watching a lot of movies, TV shows and sports (sometimes high def). I'd like to be able to remotely/wirelessly interface with my media (video and music) without sitting at the computer (like a regular TV). Also, if I could switch music while in different rooms, that would be great. I only need the music to fill an apartment without distorting(I’m not an audiophile, or anything).
- Browsing - I'll be doing a lot of multi-tab web browsing (social media, email, reading news and blogs, participating in forums, etc).
- File transfer / streaming – I’d like to frequently move files (or sync info) between my desktop, laptop and Android phone. The ability to stream media between devices would be great.
- Productivity – Calendar management. Word processing. Excel spreadsheet work.
- Other - I may hook up a Wii or some other system with motion controls. I do like to Skype on occasion.
What software do you intend on using on the computer?
- File management program that handles downloading and uploading
- A video player – Need help here. How do I accomplish what I talked about above? I may want a remove or wireless keyboard or even my Android phone to control the media playback. If I can find a program to catalog and playback my media with a nice interface, that would be nice.
- A music player – Same idea as the video player. Need help here, too.
- Browsers – chrome and firefox
- File transfer and streaming software – Need help with this.
- Microsoft office – Word, Excel, maybe Outlook, maybe PowerPoint
- Image editor with basic features, but better than MS Paint – need to research
- Anti-virus / Anti-Malware – need to research
- Possibly firewall software – need to research
- Android modding software like rsdlite and a light version of the sdk (rooting and flashing is all I really do – I just follow tutorials)
- Possibly apps that bring news, weather, music, etc to my desktop
- Ripping, encoding and burning software
Do you tend to have a lot of programs running at the same time, or do you close every program when you are done using it? I leave a lot open simultaneously -
I’ll have multiple browser windows open with multiple tabs in each. I’ll have widgets going on the desktop. I’ll have music playing while I browse or work. I’ll have the file manager running almost constantly (and probably uploading or downloading).
How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
I need lot’s of space to store video and music; 2 to 4 terabytes is probably appropriate. I'd want a way to have all my files backed up, too (is that was RAID does?) I’ve read that a non-SSD harddrive will usually cause a bit of lag and bottleneck the system from being 100% snappy. I’m wondering if it would be easy to run the OS and apps off an SSD and then have a regular, large capacity HD for files. I really hate lag, so I need a system that will provide very very snappy/smooth performance.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes -
If it's doable, I want to buy a TV as a montior. I think I'd like to use from 5 to 20 feet away most of the time, so I'm thinking 50" to 60" (closer to 60" probably). Viewing angle can’t be horrible – Ideally I'd like to be able to accommodate viewing angles of up to about 45%.
Your Monitor Resolution:
Whatever is going to give me a good picture for all my uses. Open to recommendations.
Other important factors:
- Energy efficiency - the computer is going to be on most of the time, but the TV will only be on when I'm sitting there using it. It's not a huge concern, but if there's something that can give me the performance I want but will also be energy friendly, that would be nice.
- Snappy performance – I haaaaate lag. When I click or enter a command, I want the computer to do what I want quickly, without any stutter.
Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Blu-ray and DVD player is desired. Burning capability is nice, but not imperative.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn’t matter
Parts Preferences: No preference as long as they meet my expectations
Overclocking: I doubt I’d need to, right?
Location: Western NY, USA
SLI or Crossfire:
I’m honestly not even sure what this is. I guess, just let me know if you think it’d be important for me.
Additional Comments:
I’ve never built a PC, but I have friends who are quite experienced with this and can help me. I do want to be certain that all the components will work together perfectly; I don't want to have to go buy different stuff to make things work or get into a situation with workarounds.
I hate bloatware, adware, malware, intrusive software, excessive utilities that aren’t needed at all, etc. If the computer comes loaded with them and they truly aren’t needed, I’d want to get rid of them immediately.
I’d like the setup to last me at least 5 years, if possible.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I just moved and my laptop from 2003 isn’t gonna cut it. I’ll probably be buying a new laptop, tablet or convertible laptop/tablet soon after I get the desktop & TV.
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mastrom101
November 29, 2013 8:12:17 PM
mastrom101
November 29, 2013 8:12:17 PM
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kwest12
November 30, 2013 7:48:44 AM
mastrom101 said:
Is the TV included in the budget? If not, how much are you looking to spend on it?I had intended the TV to be part of the $2000, but again, if that's not enough for my purposes, please tell me. Regarding the TV, I don't know if I need too many bells and whistles like smart features (I shouldn't need them if it's attached to a computer, right?), or 3D (which still seems pretty gimmicy). Unless I'm not thinking of something, the main things I'd need would be a nice picture without ghosting, good brightness, good viewing angles, decent speakers (although those could be supplemented easily enough), etc. Does that sound right or am I overlooking some things I should be considering?
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RazerZ
November 30, 2013 8:01:03 AM
kwest12 said:
mastrom101 said:
Is the TV included in the budget? If not, how much are you looking to spend on it?I had intended the TV to be part of the $2000, but again, if that's not enough for my purposes, please tell me. Regarding the TV, I don't know if I need too many bells and whistles like smart features (I shouldn't need them if it's attached to a computer, right?), or 3D (which still seems pretty gimmicy). Unless I'm not thinking of something, the main things I'd need would be a nice picture without ghosting, good brightness, good viewing angles, decent speakers (although those could be supplemented easily enough), etc. Does that sound right or am I overlooking some things I should be considering?
Hmm for what you need the desktop can be quite cheap and the majority of the money goes to the TV. I'll see what I can do.
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RazerZ
November 30, 2013 8:41:31 AM
Alright here's what I came up with:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $725.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 11:39 EST-0500)
Quiet system, and very fast.
TV: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-L58E60-58-Inch-1080p...
I'm no expert on TV's but this does seem like a nice one for the price.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $725.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 11:39 EST-0500)
Quiet system, and very fast.
TV: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-L58E60-58-Inch-1080p...
I'm no expert on TV's but this does seem like a nice one for the price.
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mastrom101
November 30, 2013 9:24:16 AM
For the TV:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
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RazerZ
November 30, 2013 9:33:35 AM
mastrom101 said:
For the TV:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
That is faster, but he's not using it for gaming so there's really no need for an i7, CPU cooler, 16gb of ram, or a graphics card.
Also my experience with Samsung hasn't been that great. Last year I bought a 46" LED TV from them and within 3 months the display started to flicker and give problems. I did get it repaired for free ( thanks to an angry customer and a few threats
) and after that it has been working fine. The picture quality is great however, and I'm not sure if problems are still as common on these newer models.
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mastrom101
November 30, 2013 8:54:56 PM
RazerZ said:
mastrom101 said:
For the TV:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
That is faster, but he's not using it for gaming so there's really no need for an i7, CPU cooler, 16gb of ram, or a graphics card.
Also my experience with Samsung hasn't been that great. Last year I bought a 46" LED TV from them and within 3 months the display started to flicker and give problems. I did get it repaired for free ( thanks to an angry customer and a few threats
) and after that it has been working fine. The picture quality is great however, and I'm not sure if problems are still as common on these newer models.I've purchased Samsung TVs and haven't had any problems. As for the build, you put together a perfectly capable build, but if the OP wants to use his entire budget, I left him an option.
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mastrom101 said:
For the TV:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
That is completely ridiculous for an HTPC. You don't need that kind of processing power for basic video playback and the functions that the OP wants to use it for.
Here's what you should do for an HTPC:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($108.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone SST-GD05B-USB3.0 (Black) HTPC Case ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHES312-98 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($69.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $817.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-01 01:58 EST-0500)
Spend the rest on the TV.
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mastrom101
December 1, 2013 6:28:56 PM
g-unit1111 said:
mastrom101 said:
For the TV:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-34-class-54-5/8-...
Razer has a good build, but if you want a faster build, consider this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO (V EDITION) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1179.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 12:23 EST-0500)
That is completely ridiculous for an HTPC. You don't need that kind of processing power for basic video playback and the functions that the OP wants to use it for.
Here's what you should do for an HTPC:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($108.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone SST-GD05B-USB3.0 (Black) HTPC Case ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHES312-98 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($69.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $817.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-01 01:58 EST-0500)
Spend the rest on the TV.
For someone who keeps their electronics for ~10 years, an i7 isn't really a bad option.
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mastrom101 said:
For someone who keeps their electronics for ~10 years, an i7 isn't really a bad option.
True but unless you're buying a 4K TV (or whatever resolution people will be using ten years from now) I doubt you'll need that kind of processing power for basic TV recording, video playback, and streaming.
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mastrom101
December 2, 2013 2:28:11 PM
g-unit1111 said:
mastrom101 said:
For someone who keeps their electronics for ~10 years, an i7 isn't really a bad option.
True but unless you're buying a 4K TV (or whatever resolution people will be using ten years from now) I doubt you'll need that kind of processing power for basic TV recording, video playback, and streaming.
Fair enough.
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kwest12
December 3, 2013 7:05:40 AM
Guys, I really appreciate all the discussion. I haven't had a chance to read everything over (been super busy with stupid things). I'll read it all on my lunch break and ask questions. I did a brief skim, though and it seems like you guys are saying that I should be able to achieve what I want while staying within my $2,000 budget. I must say, I'm pretty relieved to hear that!
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kwest12
December 26, 2013 5:58:34 AM
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December 27, 2013 12:57:47 PM
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