Building Simple HTPC

[lockdownx1x]

Trying to keep it under 450$


CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz - $62.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103212

Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128090

PSU:Antec Earthwatts EA380 380W - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005

RAM:CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) - $58.00 ($25 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

HDD:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

DVD:SAMSUNG Black Burner with LightScribe - $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154

Well, what do you think?

I will hook it up to my Sony Bravia 40' 1080i HDTV via HDMI, and also set it up through my network, so I can connect it to my PS3. Gaming is no worries since I do my gaming on my PS3. Will use this to mostly back up Movies and Music and such and use it through my network.


I do have one question, what Case to use with this set up?

Any help would be appreciated so Thanks in advance.

 

[CompTIA_Rep]

I have the same TV hooked up through component, with a Gigabyte mobo (same one).

here are my issues:
(CPU is a 5400 AM2)
First, let me say the picture is GREAT!
I run Vista Ultimate and the audio drivers give me headaches. SPDIF is problematic, even with VLC and other codecs installed. I can get stereo, but not 5.1.
(also in XP). I would suggest maybe a Xfi soundcard.


-- Other then that, it decodes blueray (on drive) @ 1080 just fine.

CASE: I used the QPAK which was fine. I added a doubleslot cooler as well, and replaced the 92mm fan with a controllable one, and it was mostly silent. \
I would rather have a really awesome case in the future... since this PC will last me, my next PC will be a nice case with a built in touchscreen, and more aesthetically pleasing.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811280007

 

[th_username]

go with ocz 2 x 1gb 19.49

 

[lockdownx1x]

Thanks for the heads up CompTIA_Rep +1

Also would like to add that I'm going to use a Slipstreamed version of Windows XP 32 bit-SP3, and Ubuntu Linux (Even Faster Booting).That case that you linked is nice and sleek, but for the price I cant afford it right now maybe in the future .

How about this Case?

Antec New Solution Minuet 350 Chassis - $91.99
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-new-solution-minuet-350-chassis-piano-black/q/loc/101/206805438.html

Getting rid of the PSU since one is already included

The Final list is:



CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz - $62.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103212

Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128090

RAM:CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) - $58.00 ($25 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

HDD:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

DVD:SAMSUNG Black Burner with LightScribe - $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154

Antec New Solution Minuet 350 Chassis w/350W PSU - $91.99
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-new-solution-minuet-350-chassis-piano-black/q/loc/101/206805438.html

Grand Total:$418.96

Any Thoughts?

 

[siva]

how about spending $20 more and getting NSK 2480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129034

the advantages over the one you chose:
- about 2'' more height.so you can fit in additional cards without any worries
- luks like a stereo equip rather than a cpu
- extra 30 watts psu
- it has 2 5.25'' bays in front. so may be if u decide to spend 80 bucks later on you can add a VFD Imon and make it a real HTPC
http://sharkacomputers.com/imonvfd.html

have fun.

 

[jeb1517]

I would love to get an Antec Fusion case for my HTPC but its too pricey for me atm...for you as well considering your budget. Just thought I'd share.