UPDATE 1: *** Decided to go with a modified The $400 "True Spirit of Mini-ITX" PC version of this build. I'm going to have to do some research and repost the potential build after work.***
UPDATE 2: *** Put together my list of parts, now I need critique. Had to sacrifice a lot of HD space...to make this build work. I think that I'll just add another HD in the future once prices come down or if needed. For now, we will just have to delete crap we don't use! ***
Hello Experts,
As noted in the updates above, I made some changes to my initial build and I would like your opinion on whether the parts used are sufficient, insufficient or overkill. Also, if there are better parts for the same/similar price, please let me know!
We will mainly be using this computer to watch TV, movies, web surf, and downloads. I often download videos that are 720/1080P, so I would like to make sure that the HTPC is capable of processing the video files without lag/issue. Also, is the PSU that comes with the case enough to run everything?
The parts are below.
Current Parts:
SSD: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive - $172.99
Blue-Ray: Hitachi-LG CT30F 4.8X Blu-Ray Combo 3D Player BD-ROM DVD RW SATA LabelFlash - $25.59
Case: Antec ISK 300-150 Black Mini-ITX Desktop Computer Case 150 Watt Power Supply - $79.99
CPU: Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 - $67.69
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 - $49.99
MOBO: ASUS H87I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel H87 Mini ITX Motherboard - $118.99
TOTAL - $517.24
Thank you for your help/input!
Bin
UPDATE 2: *** Put together my list of parts, now I need critique. Had to sacrifice a lot of HD space...to make this build work. I think that I'll just add another HD in the future once prices come down or if needed. For now, we will just have to delete crap we don't use! ***
Hello Experts,
As noted in the updates above, I made some changes to my initial build and I would like your opinion on whether the parts used are sufficient, insufficient or overkill. Also, if there are better parts for the same/similar price, please let me know!
We will mainly be using this computer to watch TV, movies, web surf, and downloads. I often download videos that are 720/1080P, so I would like to make sure that the HTPC is capable of processing the video files without lag/issue. Also, is the PSU that comes with the case enough to run everything?
The parts are below.
Current Parts:
SSD: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive - $172.99
Blue-Ray: Hitachi-LG CT30F 4.8X Blu-Ray Combo 3D Player BD-ROM DVD RW SATA LabelFlash - $25.59
Case: Antec ISK 300-150 Black Mini-ITX Desktop Computer Case 150 Watt Power Supply - $79.99
CPU: Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 - $67.69
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 - $49.99
MOBO: ASUS H87I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel H87 Mini ITX Motherboard - $118.99
TOTAL - $517.24
Thank you for your help/input!
Bin
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