Hey gang – I’m looking to build myself a new HTPC and I’m interested in your feedback. In order of priority, here is how I use the computer
1) Rip DVD/Blu-Ray to ISO and playback ISOs using DVD emulator software
2) Play video files
3) Play DVD/Blu-Ray discs
4) Browse the internet
5) Occasional RPG video game (like City of Heroes, Tabula Rasa, etc.)
With that in mind, here is the list of components I’ve currently got picked out.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12215068
Here is why I picked what I did.
Case: Looks roomy inside, looks sexy outside, 120mm fan
CPU: Fastest 45W CPU I could find
Motherboard: Up-to-date chipset and best available integrated VPU
Power supply: Silent, nice features, seems quality, don’t need many watts for this build
Memory: no reason – I like Mushkin – but 4gb of any brand will do
Hard drive: Fast and silent! I don’t need much local storage because I’ve got a big NAS
DVD: Blu-Ray and everyone seems to like this drive
Comments please!
Thanks!
1) Rip DVD/Blu-Ray to ISO and playback ISOs using DVD emulator software
2) Play video files
3) Play DVD/Blu-Ray discs
4) Browse the internet
5) Occasional RPG video game (like City of Heroes, Tabula Rasa, etc.)
With that in mind, here is the list of components I’ve currently got picked out.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12215068
Here is why I picked what I did.
Case: Looks roomy inside, looks sexy outside, 120mm fan
CPU: Fastest 45W CPU I could find
Motherboard: Up-to-date chipset and best available integrated VPU
Power supply: Silent, nice features, seems quality, don’t need many watts for this build
Memory: no reason – I like Mushkin – but 4gb of any brand will do
Hard drive: Fast and silent! I don’t need much local storage because I’ve got a big NAS
DVD: Blu-Ray and everyone seems to like this drive
Comments please!
Thanks!