I would appreciate your comments on my proposed htpc build down below
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this month BUDGET RANGE: <$800 Cdn, After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: htpc (mediaportal, web surfing, email, bluray/dvd/cd ripping (no games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I already have TV (Samsung 52"), Receiver/Amp (Integra Research RDC-7/RDA-7, Speakers 7.2 (Tannoy Saturn), Cablebox (SA8300HD), LogicTech 880 Remote Control, WD 1TB Green drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:newegg.ca or tigerdirect.ca COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: good looking htpc, size is not really an issue (the Integra Research amp alone is 115 lbs, so the stand is huge). I would like it quiet and reliable.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, but probably not (heat) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like the IR receiver built in to work with the Logictech. I would like a card reader in the chassis.
I am hoping that I can get by with the onboard GPU in the Clarkdale chip and the onboard audio, saving two cards and the associated power and heat. The htpc is served by a home network, so the newer SATA/USB standards in the H57 EVO mb didn't seem all that attractive.
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Case: Silverstone Grandia GD01 - SST-GD01B-MXR (black, multimedia, card reader)
http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=gd01&area=usa
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163076
PSU: Seasonic X-650 Gold
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
MB: ASUS P7H55 Pro
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131623
CPU: Intel i3-530 Clarkdale 73W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws 2 GBx2 DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Silent 1156 CLP0552 92mm CPU Cooler For Intel Socket LGA1156
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106139
or, if a fanless cooler would work, something like
SILVERSTONE NT01-E 2 x 60mm fans (optional) CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010110574 50002031&name=Silverstone
thanks for any advice. I'm new to this htpc stuff and am tired of listening to the old HP Vectra that I'm using for now.
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this month BUDGET RANGE: <$800 Cdn, After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: htpc (mediaportal, web surfing, email, bluray/dvd/cd ripping (no games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I already have TV (Samsung 52"), Receiver/Amp (Integra Research RDC-7/RDA-7, Speakers 7.2 (Tannoy Saturn), Cablebox (SA8300HD), LogicTech 880 Remote Control, WD 1TB Green drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:newegg.ca or tigerdirect.ca COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: good looking htpc, size is not really an issue (the Integra Research amp alone is 115 lbs, so the stand is huge). I would like it quiet and reliable.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, but probably not (heat) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like the IR receiver built in to work with the Logictech. I would like a card reader in the chassis.
I am hoping that I can get by with the onboard GPU in the Clarkdale chip and the onboard audio, saving two cards and the associated power and heat. The htpc is served by a home network, so the newer SATA/USB standards in the H57 EVO mb didn't seem all that attractive.
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Case: Silverstone Grandia GD01 - SST-GD01B-MXR (black, multimedia, card reader)
http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=gd01&area=usa
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163076
PSU: Seasonic X-650 Gold
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
MB: ASUS P7H55 Pro
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131623
CPU: Intel i3-530 Clarkdale 73W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws 2 GBx2 DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Silent 1156 CLP0552 92mm CPU Cooler For Intel Socket LGA1156
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106139
or, if a fanless cooler would work, something like
SILVERSTONE NT01-E 2 x 60mm fans (optional) CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010110574 50002031&name=Silverstone
thanks for any advice. I'm new to this htpc stuff and am tired of listening to the old HP Vectra that I'm using for now.