New build for $1200

absrio

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Feb 15, 2013
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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)


Budget Range: $1100


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Internet, occasional video encoding, and media library


Are you buying a monitor: No I would like to use my Sony TV


Do you need to buy OS: Yes


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com & Amazon


Overclocking: Probably not


SLI or Crossfire: No


Additional Comments: Gaming is very unlikely

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Media storage to stream to Apple TV 3


This is what I came up with. Should everything work together for what I would like?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DNoy
 
Overkill and not very optimized for what your after, your basically asking for a HTPC.

This will do I think.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($136.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: OCZ Agility 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.95 @ Mac Connection)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK550 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $825.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-15 23:11 EST-0500)