Hey guys,
I'm getting ready to put together an HTPC to use mostly as a media server (PLEX). but also for backup. I'm going to have it running 24/7 and would like to keep it as quiet as possible.
Here is the breakdown of the components I have bought or am planning to purchase for this build:
OS: Not decided. I am a Windows user, but I wouldn't mind trying OS X. I actually may get components that will be compatible for hackintosh just in case I decide to go that route. Please recommend me what you think would be good for my type of build.
CPU: i5-3570K . Update - Purchased I understand this may be a little overkill. I'm open to suggestions. This CPU has HD4000 which should be able to handle 1080p content. I may decide to plug in a GPU down the road for light gaming.
Motherboard: Not decided.
Storage: 60GB OCZ Vertex II
for OS (Purchased)
5 - Seagate Barracuda 3TB Purchased. Will be running RAID 5. Currently researching RAID controllers. I would appreciate any recommendations regarding a raid controller. All the decent ones I have found so far are $300+/
RAM: Not decided, but this isn't really a big factor.
GPU: None for now. I may get something decent for gaming later on. I have a HD4890 but they're pretty hot and power hungry. I would love some suggestions regarding a GPU with similar performance to HD4890 or better, but without the noise and power consumption.
PSU: Not decided. I may get 600W just in case I decide to get a GPU down the road.
Case: Most likely Lian Li PC-Q08R unless I find something better.
That's pretty much it. The components that I still need to buy: CPU, MOBO, RAM, CASE, RAID CARD, PSU.
Haven't decided on cooling yet. The CPU will not be OC'ed, but I may get an aftermarket cooler. I haven't looked into fans in a while, is Noctua still the go to company for quiet cooling?
Thanks!
Edited by Massive17 - 10/14/12 at 6:10pm
I'm getting ready to put together an HTPC to use mostly as a media server (PLEX). but also for backup. I'm going to have it running 24/7 and would like to keep it as quiet as possible.
Here is the breakdown of the components I have bought or am planning to purchase for this build:
OS: Not decided. I am a Windows user, but I wouldn't mind trying OS X. I actually may get components that will be compatible for hackintosh just in case I decide to go that route. Please recommend me what you think would be good for my type of build.
CPU: i5-3570K . Update - Purchased I understand this may be a little overkill. I'm open to suggestions. This CPU has HD4000 which should be able to handle 1080p content. I may decide to plug in a GPU down the road for light gaming.
Motherboard: Not decided.
Storage: 60GB OCZ Vertex II
for OS (Purchased)5 - Seagate Barracuda 3TB Purchased. Will be running RAID 5. Currently researching RAID controllers. I would appreciate any recommendations regarding a raid controller. All the decent ones I have found so far are $300+/
RAM: Not decided, but this isn't really a big factor.
GPU: None for now. I may get something decent for gaming later on. I have a HD4890 but they're pretty hot and power hungry. I would love some suggestions regarding a GPU with similar performance to HD4890 or better, but without the noise and power consumption.
PSU: Not decided. I may get 600W just in case I decide to get a GPU down the road.
Case: Most likely Lian Li PC-Q08R
unless I find something better.That's pretty much it. The components that I still need to buy: CPU, MOBO, RAM, CASE, RAID CARD, PSU.
Haven't decided on cooling yet. The CPU will not be OC'ed, but I may get an aftermarket cooler. I haven't looked into fans in a while, is Noctua still the go to company for quiet cooling?
Thanks!
Edited by Massive17 - 10/14/12 at 6:10pm
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