I'm trying to configure a new HTPC. looking for:
-gaming (not too fancy, not going for nvidia 260s)
-Media playback
-good network integration (i have about 5-6 comps on my home network)
-want blu-ray playback
-TV recording
-output to 1080P HDTV
-output sound to a reciever
-small form factor (pobably mATX)
-need firewire (gonna hook up countless vid cameras)
-easy to put together, i don't want a tough to use case
here's my current idea for a build:
-Thermaltake LANBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133044
-Sapphire radeon 4670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102792
-Seasonic M12II 500 watt modular psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151056
-G. Skill 4gb ddr2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
-intel core 2 quad q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
-gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338
-Pioneer blu-ray drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129016
-AverMedia AverTV combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100015
-Windows Vista ultimate 64-bit (due to 4gbs RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116493
-500gb HDD (i've got this one already, is it enough until i get a home server? don't know the brand or model)
-i also have 4gbs of crucial ballistix pc6400, it's in 4 dimms, not 2, but it didn't work on mt asus p5n-e board, so it's just sitting there...is that a board problem, or a memory problem? should i buy new memory? also the gigabyte board only has 2 dimms, so i'd only get 2gbs on that board, hence why i quoted the g.skill sticks
i currently use an 8800gts 320 on my comp, the graphics are ok, not worth the price when i bought it, so i'm looking for something better, and i'm obviously using this at 1920x1080...probably a bit lower for games, but i'd like to be able to goto 1920 at maybe mid-high but not max settings on most games, probably 1680 at max...
is this a good config? i'm looking for as cheap as i can get with good features...
oh, and this adds up to roughly $1000, trying to get it cheaper though. under $1000 would be nice
-gaming (not too fancy, not going for nvidia 260s)
-Media playback
-good network integration (i have about 5-6 comps on my home network)
-want blu-ray playback
-TV recording
-output to 1080P HDTV
-output sound to a reciever
-small form factor (pobably mATX)
-need firewire (gonna hook up countless vid cameras)
-easy to put together, i don't want a tough to use case
here's my current idea for a build:
-Thermaltake LANBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133044
-Sapphire radeon 4670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102792
-Seasonic M12II 500 watt modular psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151056
-G. Skill 4gb ddr2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
-intel core 2 quad q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
-gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338
-Pioneer blu-ray drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129016
-AverMedia AverTV combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100015
-Windows Vista ultimate 64-bit (due to 4gbs RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116493
-500gb HDD (i've got this one already, is it enough until i get a home server? don't know the brand or model)
-i also have 4gbs of crucial ballistix pc6400, it's in 4 dimms, not 2, but it didn't work on mt asus p5n-e board, so it's just sitting there...is that a board problem, or a memory problem? should i buy new memory? also the gigabyte board only has 2 dimms, so i'd only get 2gbs on that board, hence why i quoted the g.skill sticks
i currently use an 8800gts 320 on my comp, the graphics are ok, not worth the price when i bought it, so i'm looking for something better, and i'm obviously using this at 1920x1080...probably a bit lower for games, but i'd like to be able to goto 1920 at maybe mid-high but not max settings on most games, probably 1680 at max...
is this a good config? i'm looking for as cheap as i can get with good features...
oh, and this adds up to roughly $1000, trying to get it cheaper though. under $1000 would be nice