PeaceMaker

Help me figure out an HTPC build

Uses:
-Future Bluray playback (don't include BR player in this build)
-1080p playback support
-MediaPortal
-I'd like it to max out GRiD and I'll be a happy camper

Yes, I want it to game and I want it energy friendly. Gotta be quiet also.

I have put these few parts together:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=11102445

Feel free to critique.

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savnac

Looks pretty good, I would highly recommend and after market cooler for the CPU. Antec makes good quiet cases with efficient power supplies. Since you want to game I would say this build works. If gaming isn't a big concern I would skip the GPU and go with a 785g mobo, the north bridge will play 1080p no problem.

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savnac

Only other thing I would add is that with that GPU cooler going over the top like that, your PCI-Ex1 slot would be blocked. Might be a concern if you need a tuner card.

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DuckieHo

Replace the CPU with a Athlon II X2 235e (45w, 2.7GHz).

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savnac

+1
45w = cooler, quieter and will still play everything without a hitch.

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PeaceMaker

Noted above, I want to be able to play GRiD

GPU cooler faces the CPU, it shouldn't interfere with any other expansion cards. Tuner won't be considered until new cable card tuners are released.

Where do you find these suckers? Newegg doesn't stock them yet!

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1tb wd green harddrive or lower gb if desired
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187061

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500115
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as for psu i'd get this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182160
very nice psu i believe, i normally wouldnt get rosewill psus but this has 41 A on the 12v rail which is not bad for a green PSU

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PeaceMaker

Why that GPU over the one I have selected? will that max out GRiD?

I am considering keeping my current PSU, and 2x1TB Spinpoints (with an addition of another 1TB).

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DuckieHo

They came out only 1-2 weeks ago.... someone on eBay is selling OEMs cheap though: http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-II-X2...d=130338853155

If you use Bing Cashback at 8% and eBay Bucks, it's only $54 shipped.
(Search for "OCZ PSU" on Bing and you'll see the eBay cashback link.)


Get this PSU instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...w%20modxstream
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w for $28 shipped after MIR, discount code, Bing cashback, and free ship. It's quiet with a 135mm fan.

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PeaceMaker

Those are some good deals... I may get that psu jut to have as an extra... Modular @ $28! steal..

as for the CPU, I have to check out some reviews. think the prices will drop by xmas time?

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