APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as I get the parts narrowed down, asap.
BUDGET RANGE: Trying to stay under $1000 US.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Acrhiving my blu-rays and DVD's, Streaming, light gaming (not much more then WoW probably), music, photos, whatever else you need an HTPC for. I don't plan on using it as a DVR/Watching Live tv so no need for any cable/tuner cards.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Pretty much everything except the TV, router.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg seems to be the cheapest, but anywhere that is cheaper, works too. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type Doesn't really matter for this HTPC.
OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1920x1200) 46" Sony Bravia
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just started looking into an HTPC yesterday and have done some research, but so many possibilities make it overwhelming and more complicated then it needs to be. But I have narrowed down some parts that I have decided upon. Not really concerned about noise, ps3/xbox 360 can't be any quieter then this.
Here are the things that are pretty much in.
Case - Antec Chassis NSK2480 mATX Mini Desktop380W P/S Black/Silver - $105.99
http://www.acnt.com/product.asp?pf_id=CSANSK2480
Hard Drive (Torn between these 2, not sure which is quieter/better) Am leaning toward the samsung. - $179.99
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3EG HD203WI 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152202
Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EADS 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136344
Optical Drive Blu-Ray - LG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM SATA Internal Combo LG Blu-ray Reader & 16X LightScribe - 99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136162
Video Card - ASUS ENGT220/DI/1GD2(LP) GeForce GT 220 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready - 69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121347
Software - Windows 7 Home - OEM - 104.99
Total so far- 560.95
Still need Mobo/CPU/Ram/IR Receiver I think. Keyboard and mouse as well, but I haven't looked at that yet.
Definitely want 4gb RAM, not sure which platform to go for though, AM3 or 775. So that is where I am looking for some help/suggestions. After I figure out the Mobo/CPU ram is easy.
I know the MCE remotes come with a receiver but its proving difficult finding one that the receiver will go in the second external 5.25 bay. Remote doesn't matter much since I will be grabbing a Harmony remote, just don't want an external IR receiver looking retarded, but if need be that is all I can find for relatively cheap then so be it.
I think that is it for now, thanks for reading/helping
BUDGET RANGE: Trying to stay under $1000 US.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Acrhiving my blu-rays and DVD's, Streaming, light gaming (not much more then WoW probably), music, photos, whatever else you need an HTPC for. I don't plan on using it as a DVR/Watching Live tv so no need for any cable/tuner cards.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Pretty much everything except the TV, router.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg seems to be the cheapest, but anywhere that is cheaper, works too. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type Doesn't really matter for this HTPC.
OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1920x1200) 46" Sony Bravia
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just started looking into an HTPC yesterday and have done some research, but so many possibilities make it overwhelming and more complicated then it needs to be. But I have narrowed down some parts that I have decided upon. Not really concerned about noise, ps3/xbox 360 can't be any quieter then this.
Here are the things that are pretty much in.
Case - Antec Chassis NSK2480 mATX Mini Desktop380W P/S Black/Silver - $105.99
http://www.acnt.com/product.asp?pf_id=CSANSK2480
Hard Drive (Torn between these 2, not sure which is quieter/better) Am leaning toward the samsung. - $179.99
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3EG HD203WI 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152202
Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EADS 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136344
Optical Drive Blu-Ray - LG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM SATA Internal Combo LG Blu-ray Reader & 16X LightScribe - 99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136162
Video Card - ASUS ENGT220/DI/1GD2(LP) GeForce GT 220 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready - 69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121347
Software - Windows 7 Home - OEM - 104.99
Total so far- 560.95
Still need Mobo/CPU/Ram/IR Receiver I think. Keyboard and mouse as well, but I haven't looked at that yet.
Definitely want 4gb RAM, not sure which platform to go for though, AM3 or 775. So that is where I am looking for some help/suggestions. After I figure out the Mobo/CPU ram is easy.
I know the MCE remotes come with a receiver but its proving difficult finding one that the receiver will go in the second external 5.25 bay. Remote doesn't matter much since I will be grabbing a Harmony remote, just don't want an external IR receiver looking retarded, but if need be that is all I can find for relatively cheap then so be it.
I think that is it for now, thanks for reading/helping