I'm not sure if this build will have enough power for my requirements, or be overkill. I'm mostly concerned that it won't smoothly handle 1080p video, from a variety of formats.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within 3 Days
Budget Range: AU $300-400, before rebates, shipping not required
System Usage from Most to Least Important: streaming local media, online media streaming, browsing the web
Are you buying a Monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New build.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://scorptec.com.au http://cpl.net.au
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Parts Preferences: n/a
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: Needs to be able to display BD quality content from wired network, output 5.1 audio. Running Windows 8.1. Needs to be able to output audio to: Logitech Z906 5.1 Channel THX Certified Speaker System (http://www.logitech.com/en-au/product/speaker-system-z906)
Preferably reasonably future-proof. If I have to replace the motherboard, that's all I'd like to replace.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Been through two faulty Boxee boxes, would like to try a HTPC next.
Parts (I'm open to an entirely different build, provided it meets my needs):
CPU: AMD A6 5400K, 3.6Ghz, 3.8Ghz Turbo, 2MB Cache, Dual Core, Radeon HD 7540D, 65watt - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/CPU/AMD_Socket_FM2/47905-AD540KOKHJBOX
Motherboard: ASUS A55M-E MB, A55M-E, 2x DDR3, 1x PCI-E2.0 x16, 4x SATA II, USB 2.0, DVI, VGA, Micro ATX - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Motherboards/AMD_Socket_FM2/50310-A55M-E
RAM: Crucial 4GB (1x4GB), PC-12800 (1600MHz) DDR3, CL11, 1.5V, Single Stick - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Memory/DDR3/51150-CT51264BA160BJ
HDD: none chosen, I have a few unused 1 TB WD Greens around, but open to further suggestions.
Case: SilverStone SG02F Black Micro ATX Desktop Case, No PSU, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Audio, 1x Mic, 2x5.25", 2x3.5", 4xExpansion Slots - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Cases/Slim_-_Micro_-_Mini_ATX_-_ITX/46085-SG02B-F-USB3 - note, as of writing this is out of stock at scorptec.com.au, so alternative retailers or a more suitable product will do
PSU: Corsair 350W VS350 Power Supply, 120mm Fan, 1x ATX, 1x EPS, 1x PCI-E, 4x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x Floppy, Single Rail Design - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Power_Supplies/ATX/48554-CMPSU-VS350
Remote: Open to suggestion.
Software: I was thinking XBMC, but open to suggestion. I have most of my content on a NAS.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within 3 Days
Budget Range: AU $300-400, before rebates, shipping not required
System Usage from Most to Least Important: streaming local media, online media streaming, browsing the web
Are you buying a Monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New build.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://scorptec.com.au http://cpl.net.au
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Parts Preferences: n/a
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: Needs to be able to display BD quality content from wired network, output 5.1 audio. Running Windows 8.1. Needs to be able to output audio to: Logitech Z906 5.1 Channel THX Certified Speaker System (http://www.logitech.com/en-au/product/speaker-system-z906)
Preferably reasonably future-proof. If I have to replace the motherboard, that's all I'd like to replace.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Been through two faulty Boxee boxes, would like to try a HTPC next.
Parts (I'm open to an entirely different build, provided it meets my needs):
CPU: AMD A6 5400K, 3.6Ghz, 3.8Ghz Turbo, 2MB Cache, Dual Core, Radeon HD 7540D, 65watt - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/CPU/AMD_Socket_FM2/47905-AD540KOKHJBOX
Motherboard: ASUS A55M-E MB, A55M-E, 2x DDR3, 1x PCI-E2.0 x16, 4x SATA II, USB 2.0, DVI, VGA, Micro ATX - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Motherboards/AMD_Socket_FM2/50310-A55M-E
RAM: Crucial 4GB (1x4GB), PC-12800 (1600MHz) DDR3, CL11, 1.5V, Single Stick - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Memory/DDR3/51150-CT51264BA160BJ
HDD: none chosen, I have a few unused 1 TB WD Greens around, but open to further suggestions.
Case: SilverStone SG02F Black Micro ATX Desktop Case, No PSU, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Audio, 1x Mic, 2x5.25", 2x3.5", 4xExpansion Slots - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Cases/Slim_-_Micro_-_Mini_ATX_-_ITX/46085-SG02B-F-USB3 - note, as of writing this is out of stock at scorptec.com.au, so alternative retailers or a more suitable product will do
PSU: Corsair 350W VS350 Power Supply, 120mm Fan, 1x ATX, 1x EPS, 1x PCI-E, 4x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x Floppy, Single Rail Design - Retail http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Power_Supplies/ATX/48554-CMPSU-VS350
Remote: Open to suggestion.
Software: I was thinking XBMC, but open to suggestion. I have most of my content on a NAS.
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