Mini HTPC - Costom case

[mikuri]

Hello,
I need some advices on building a very small HTPC.
The main use will be to stream video from my other PC via Wi-Fi. I'll be using Windows 7 ultimate 64 bits.

I'd like a Intel CPU, and I think a Core i3-3220 would be enough for the 1080p ouput via HDMI.
For the motherboard, I'm looking for the smallest possible, like mini-ITX. Hopefully with complete audio outputs and optic. HDMI output off course and obviously WI-FI too. I don't know which board to take yet, I've found http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128568&nm_mc=OTC-sho6b0tCA&cm_mmc=OTC-sho6b0tCA-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-GIGABYTE-_-13128568

But maybe there's something cheaper/better for the board.

For the power supply, I don't know yet, I have a GTX460 hawk laying around and I'm tempted to plug it. Maybe for LAN games on the big screen haha. So what kind of power should I look for? Modular would be nice.

Other than that, I may go for some cheap RAM, maybe 4Go depending on deals.

And since I'm doing my own case, I'll need those I suppose: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-PC-Desktop-Computer-Case-Power-Switch-LED-Cable-/150624064884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311e4d574

I think that's all, I have thermal paste and the like already. No need for a HDD, I got some already. No need for CD/DVD reader either.

So mainly:

- Is CPU ivy too much? Is sandy enough with quick sync?
- What motherboard fits the most my need?
- What power should my PSU be with and without my GTX460.

Thanks in advance for any inputs !

 

[Someone Somewhere]

You could get the H77 version for $20 less. Only difference is no overclocking, which you can't do with an i3 anyway.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128567

PSU wise, anything will run a 3220 with iGPU, though I recommend a good brand. If you want to use the 460, you need more like 500w+.

 

[TheBigTroll]

id suggest just getting a good case like the define mini from the get go. saves time and money

and the components
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jZeM

550w will run your 460 easily.
if you already have ultimate, go ahead. otherwise its a waste of money

 

[mikuri]

Best answer selected by mikuri.