APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This Week
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) $400 after rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watching HD movies, ripped and
physical, DVR(Media Center), Streaming video(Netflix, Hulu)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, monitor, harddrive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:New Egg
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: Liking the Intel i3 setup.
OVERCLOCKING: NO
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: NO
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1080p, will only be hooked up to a HDTV.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is my second attempt at an HTPC, first one was a
older gaming rig that I attempted to convert that didn't work out well. I
want a solid DVR that my wife can use replacing the Tivo and the service fee
that Tivo demands. Any help from the veterans is greatly appreciated.
Here is my stab at the parts list
TV Tuner for Over the air digital only, no cable
AVerMedia AVerTVHD Duet - PCTV Tuner (A188 - White Box) MTVHDDUWB PCI-Express
x1 Interface - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100041
Model #:MTVHDDUWB
Item #:N82E16815100041
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$64.99 -$8.00 Instant $56.99
Optical Drive
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Reader SATA Model iHOS104-06 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106325
Model #:iHOS104-06
Item #:N82E16827106325
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$49.99 $49.99
Case/PSU
APEX DM-317-A Black/ Silver Steel Micro ATX Media Center / Slim HTPC Computer
Case w/ ATX12V Flex 275W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154061
Model #M-317-A
Item #:N82E16811154061
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$44.99 -$5.00 Instant $39.99
Case Fan-Reviews on case said the fan was noisy.
ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm Case Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999199
Model #:UC-8EB
Item #:N82E16811999199
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$8.94 $8.94
MOBO
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128420
Model #:GA-H55M-S2H
Item #:N82E16813128420
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$89.99 $89.99
CPU
Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
BX80616I3530
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
Model #:BX80616I3530
Item #:N82E16819115222
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$124.99 -$10.00 Instant $114.99
Memory
Rendition by Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop
Memory Model RM25664BA1339
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148352
Model #:RM25664BA1339
Item #:N82E16820148352
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$40.99 $40.99
Subtotal: $401.88
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) $400 after rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watching HD movies, ripped and
physical, DVR(Media Center), Streaming video(Netflix, Hulu)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, monitor, harddrive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:New Egg
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: Liking the Intel i3 setup.
OVERCLOCKING: NO
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: NO
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1080p, will only be hooked up to a HDTV.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is my second attempt at an HTPC, first one was a
older gaming rig that I attempted to convert that didn't work out well. I
want a solid DVR that my wife can use replacing the Tivo and the service fee
that Tivo demands. Any help from the veterans is greatly appreciated.
Here is my stab at the parts list
TV Tuner for Over the air digital only, no cable
AVerMedia AVerTVHD Duet - PCTV Tuner (A188 - White Box) MTVHDDUWB PCI-Express
x1 Interface - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100041
Model #:MTVHDDUWB
Item #:N82E16815100041
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$64.99 -$8.00 Instant $56.99
Optical Drive
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Reader SATA Model iHOS104-06 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106325
Model #:iHOS104-06
Item #:N82E16827106325
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$49.99 $49.99
Case/PSU
APEX DM-317-A Black/ Silver Steel Micro ATX Media Center / Slim HTPC Computer
Case w/ ATX12V Flex 275W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154061
Model #M-317-A
Item #:N82E16811154061
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$44.99 -$5.00 Instant $39.99
Case Fan-Reviews on case said the fan was noisy.
ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm Case Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999199
Model #:UC-8EB
Item #:N82E16811999199
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$8.94 $8.94
MOBO
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128420
Model #:GA-H55M-S2H
Item #:N82E16813128420
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$89.99 $89.99
CPU
Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
BX80616I3530
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
Model #:BX80616I3530
Item #:N82E16819115222
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$124.99 -$10.00 Instant $114.99
Memory
Rendition by Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop
Memory Model RM25664BA1339
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148352
Model #:RM25664BA1339
Item #:N82E16820148352
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$40.99 $40.99
Subtotal: $401.88