My HTPC gaming build...

[shayx]

Hello. i built a HTPC for HD movies and gaming and i would like to have you opinions about it.

i'll just mention a few things before:
1. not interested in CF
2. it will be connected to Hitachi 32 LCD moniter with resolution: 1366x768
3. probably i would overclock the computer

well here it goes:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz 6Mb 1333mhz BOX

CPU COOLER: Scythe NINJA 2 6Heat Pipes CPU Cooler

Motherboard: ASUS P5Q

RAM: OCZ DDR2 Reaper HPC 4096MB (2GBx2) DUAL CHANNEL 1066MHZ CL5

Hard Drive: SEAGATE ST3750330AS 750GB SATA2 7200RPM 32MB

Graphics card: SAPPHIRE RADEON HD4870 512MB DDR5 PCI-E

Case: Silverstone LASCALA SST-LC17S SILVER

PSU: ENERMAX EMD525AWT 525W MODU82+

overall price: 1580$

thanks!

 

[fugben]

Form Factor Gaming Pc:


Case:

SILVERSTONE SST-SG01-B Black Aluminum MicroATX Desktop Computer Case - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163116
$89.99

Motherboard:

GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078
60 $

CPU:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115043
270 $

CPU Cooler:

Scythe SCMNJ-1000 80mm Sleeve "NINJA MINI" CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185046
40 $

Graphics Card:

Radeon 4850 MSI with free with game
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078

159.99 $

RAM:

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184
66.50 $

Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
89.99 $

Power Supply:

OCZ EvoStream OCZ720EVOSLI 720W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V cUL, CE, TUV, FCC - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341005
59.99 $, 720W modular


Thermal Compound:

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
6 $

DVD Drive:

LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106072
33.90 $

Monitor:

BenQ T241W Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height and Pivot Adjustments 250 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014169
340 $


Wireless Card:

EDIMAX EW-7128G IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Card Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, 802.1x, WPA, AES - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833315041
24$


Total cost 1300 $ including shipping


950 bucks actual since u dont need monitor. A lot cheaper for same performance.

 

[shayx]

well i don't know if that is the precised price because i converted it from Shekels (israel) to dollars...
just don't mind the price for now, just give your opinion on the build.

+ i don't want to compromise on graphics so the 4870 stays.
so is the case because i checked every HTPC case possible in mid range prices and the Lc17 is the best for this setup.
as for memory, i think 1066 would be better for overclocking which i intend to do.

 

[shayx]

ok guyz i just got an offer for QX6700 or EX6800 in the price of E8400...
so what should i get?
i know that the QX6700 is a monster in overclocking but the question is if it's not to "old" for a new computer setup...

 

[effel]

You can get an extreme edition for the price of an e8400? LOL. Yeah, do that. Most people will argue over q6600 or e8400, but you can get a QX6700? That's pretty awesome, I'd do it a heartbeat.

 

[shayx]

what's your deal man?
i'm asking a question if you don't know the answer or don't have anything useful to say then stay out this thread.