Hey guys, I'm sure some of you may remember a thread I started a while ago
about building a HTPC for my mom. Well that thread ended up with me deciding
to just upgrade the ram in her existing computer i built for her using spare parts.
Long story short, it's just not cutting it anymore and I want to build a rig from scratch
for her so that it performs beautifully and has room to grow with her as well.
Here are the parts I have so far please feel free to leave input and reviews!
CPU- Sandy Celeron G530
MOBO- Biostar H61MGC
PSU- Seasonic SS-300TFX 300w 80+ Bronze
RAM- 2x2GB Samsung Green Low Profile 30nm
OPTICAL- Samsung 22x CD/DVD-RW
SSD- Recommend me one < $100
(May not even get an ssd as it really stretches my budget but I want to wow her)
If I don't get one I will use her old HDD instead.
GPU- Will have a spare 8500gt from her current rig but depending on the case,
I may not be able to use it in her new build. Depends if the Intel HD Graphics will
be enough for streaming video. That is ALL she will be using it for.
What do you guys think? Intel HD Good enough?
CASE- APEX DM-318 or APEX DM-387
With the optical drive I plan to use, will the 318 be able to fit the drive?
It looks like it only supports slim optical drives.
Also, to save money for the ssd, do you guys think the FLEX 275w PSU that comes
with either case is adequate for the build I am constructing for her?
Any feedback, tips, comments, reviews are welcome!
THANKS IN ADVANCE OCN!
Edited by LilScrappyD - 5/25/12 at 10:32pm
about building a HTPC for my mom. Well that thread ended up with me deciding
to just upgrade the ram in her existing computer i built for her using spare parts.
Long story short, it's just not cutting it anymore and I want to build a rig from scratch
for her so that it performs beautifully and has room to grow with her as well.
Here are the parts I have so far please feel free to leave input and reviews!
CPU- Sandy Celeron G530
MOBO- Biostar H61MGC
PSU- Seasonic SS-300TFX 300w 80+ Bronze
RAM- 2x2GB Samsung Green Low Profile 30nm
OPTICAL- Samsung 22x CD/DVD-RW
SSD- Recommend me one < $100
(May not even get an ssd as it really stretches my budget but I want to wow her)
If I don't get one I will use her old HDD instead.
GPU- Will have a spare 8500gt from her current rig but depending on the case,
I may not be able to use it in her new build. Depends if the Intel HD Graphics will
be enough for streaming video. That is ALL she will be using it for.
What do you guys think? Intel HD Good enough?
CASE- APEX DM-318 or APEX DM-387
With the optical drive I plan to use, will the 318 be able to fit the drive?
It looks like it only supports slim optical drives.
Also, to save money for the ssd, do you guys think the FLEX 275w PSU that comes
with either case is adequate for the build I am constructing for her?
Any feedback, tips, comments, reviews are welcome!
THANKS IN ADVANCE OCN!
Edited by LilScrappyD - 5/25/12 at 10:32pm
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