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Streaming only steambox build

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March 5, 2014 10:13:15 AM

I want to build a (cheap) streaming-only steam os box. I have a powerful tower, but I hate having to move from my desk to my living room to play with a controler on the comfort of a couch. I recently got invited to Steam's InHome streaming beta.

I don't want a graphics card, and I don't want to consume lots of power. A micro-itx mobo with integrated graphics in a tiny case is ideal. Would love to spend less that $200 if at all possible. Please let me know your thoughts, thanks!

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March 5, 2014 10:43:02 AM

I think under $200 might be a bit difficult. I put this together and streamed on it with no problem before adding a video card:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/34CN4
If it is for streaming only you might be able to save a bit on the ram.
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March 5, 2014 11:22:53 AM

There's a specific case I'm looking at that doesn't have room for a power supply OR a graphics card:

http://www.mini-box.com/M350-enclosure-with-picoPSU-80-...

Do you see any immediate hindrances? I love the small-form factor, and that it would be easy to hide in an entertainment system. I also already have a 70gb ssd from a previous build that I would recycle. I guess this is more of a question of what is a decent mobo, and what is a decent processor for streaming? I believe AMD just released a new line of processors that markets as having very efficient processing power (cheap) and powerful graphics processing.
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March 5, 2014 11:47:47 AM

AMD just announced Kaveri that prides integrated graphics (and low price). I'm wondering if this is a good option for what I am looking for. It's hard to say how it would handle streaming compared to a low-mid range intel processor.
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