Budget Media System

[lobstah]

Hi, I've recently finished building a 500 dollar budget gaming PC for myself for the first time using a great guide I found on this website. My father asked me to build him a media system with a budget of around 300 dollars. The PC will be used to watch movies on a 42 Sony Bravia TV. Since its upstairs, we need a computer that also has wireless capabilities. It will also need a sizable hardrive to replace some older external hardrives we have. I'm skeptical if this build is possible, so I came on here to ask you guys. Please give me your opinion, or a recommended build. Again the budget is 300-350 dollars.


Thanks!

 

[lobstah]

Doh, didn't read the sticky.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (This week))

BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 300-350) After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard mouse monitor)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States,

PARTS PREFERENCES:AMD preference

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION:42 Sony Bravia?

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: needs wireless internet, and a sizeable hardrive. Thanks

 

[mrhoshos96]

fill out the stickie in my sig. so people can help you.
edit: oh you did it

 

[mrhoshos96]

do u need windows 7 or will u go with ubuntu also do u need a bluray player
also what size of hdd do u need?

here is a build for $334.93

cpu+mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.436267

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104072

psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151086

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119193

odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180

 

[lobstah]

I have windows 7, thanks for the parts. I have a newbie question, wouldn't I need a decent graphics card if im going to be using a TV?

EDIT: The link for the mobo isnt working, could you please post a direct one?

 

[mrhoshos96]

no onboard video is great for bluray and full hd playback.

get this combo instead http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.455937

 

[jim donalson]

new egg rules

 

[lobstah]

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