Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within 30 days
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) <$600, after rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: HTPC, internet browsing, streaming, light gaming
Are you buying a monitor: Will connect to 58" 1080p plasma TV through a Denon 7.1 reciever via HDMI
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Windows 8 OEM?)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Cheapest after s&H and rebates preferred. I have Amazon Prime.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Norman, OK, U.S.A.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I intend to put this in my media cabinet with my Denon 7.1 reciever. I am looking for feedback/criticism of this proposed HTPC. I have no brand loyalty, but am willing to pay for quality. Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.82 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex Plus R2 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($34.07 @ B&H)
Total: $557.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) <$600, after rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: HTPC, internet browsing, streaming, light gaming
Are you buying a monitor: Will connect to 58" 1080p plasma TV through a Denon 7.1 reciever via HDMI
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Windows 8 OEM?)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Cheapest after s&H and rebates preferred. I have Amazon Prime.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Norman, OK, U.S.A.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I intend to put this in my media cabinet with my Denon 7.1 reciever. I am looking for feedback/criticism of this proposed HTPC. I have no brand loyalty, but am willing to pay for quality. Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.82 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex Plus R2 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($34.07 @ B&H)
Total: $557.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)