- Jun 12, 2010
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Hello,
I am looking into building a new system and I would appreciate some input. I would like to keep it a fairly thrifty build. Let's say around $500. Cheaper is better!
I would prefer to order from Newegg or Tiger Direct
USE:
-Streaming and storage of media through my home network and via Netflix.
-Connected to my HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound system (optical audio preferred).
-DVD/Blu Ray player.
-Game emulator (NES - PS1)
-Possible DVR use. I will either be using DirecTV or Comcast as my TV provider.
-Web browsing.
COMPONENTS: (I would prefer it to be as silent as can be)
OS - I have a copy of Win 7 I can use. Interested to see if anyone has any ideas for Linux build. Do emulators run okay in WINE?
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811204039 I have my heart set on this at the moment. Note that I can use ATX mobos
GPU - quiet and capable of what I am looking to do. fanless if I am not sacrificing too much in performance.
CPU - AMD...
Mobo - no preference, but compatible with a AMD CPU, decent on-board sound.
RAM - 2 to 4G DDR2 or DDR3, just looking for the better price point as 2 gigs of either should run the system fine but 4 gigs is fine too!
TV Tuner: ???
HHD - one 1-2TB, one SSD for OS and games (if within budget)
PSU - powerful enough but not overkill and energy efficient
Media Drive : DVD/Blu Ray combo, doesn't sound like jet engine when spinning up
Some kind of wireless controller (mouse/keyboard combo?) Mouse is more important, I can use a cheap keyboard as needed) Will use PS3 / 360 controllers for games.
I will buy fans later if find the stock ones in the case to be too noisy or if heat becomes an issue.
Reliability is a big factor as I think this will be meeting my needs for years to come.
I may end up recycling some parts from my current 3 year old desktop.
Thanks in advance! Cheers!
I am looking into building a new system and I would appreciate some input. I would like to keep it a fairly thrifty build. Let's say around $500. Cheaper is better!
I would prefer to order from Newegg or Tiger Direct
USE:
-Streaming and storage of media through my home network and via Netflix.
-Connected to my HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound system (optical audio preferred).
-DVD/Blu Ray player.
-Game emulator (NES - PS1)
-Possible DVR use. I will either be using DirecTV or Comcast as my TV provider.
-Web browsing.
COMPONENTS: (I would prefer it to be as silent as can be)
OS - I have a copy of Win 7 I can use. Interested to see if anyone has any ideas for Linux build. Do emulators run okay in WINE?
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811204039 I have my heart set on this at the moment. Note that I can use ATX mobos
GPU - quiet and capable of what I am looking to do. fanless if I am not sacrificing too much in performance.
CPU - AMD...
Mobo - no preference, but compatible with a AMD CPU, decent on-board sound.
RAM - 2 to 4G DDR2 or DDR3, just looking for the better price point as 2 gigs of either should run the system fine but 4 gigs is fine too!
TV Tuner: ???
HHD - one 1-2TB, one SSD for OS and games (if within budget)
PSU - powerful enough but not overkill and energy efficient
Media Drive : DVD/Blu Ray combo, doesn't sound like jet engine when spinning up
Some kind of wireless controller (mouse/keyboard combo?) Mouse is more important, I can use a cheap keyboard as needed) Will use PS3 / 360 controllers for games.
I will buy fans later if find the stock ones in the case to be too noisy or if heat becomes an issue.
Reliability is a big factor as I think this will be meeting my needs for years to come.
I may end up recycling some parts from my current 3 year old desktop.
Thanks in advance! Cheers!
Happy shopping/building and u are welcomed ^^
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