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11/2/12 at 5:02am
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Hi i'll be using my htpc to stream blu ray copy over the net and youtube full screen and various of other browsing

now i was wondering if a g540 is more than capable of doing that or will i have to get a 6450?

trying to keep this system on a budget

I was also wondering if it was worth the price hike to go for a better cpu? g630?

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11/2/12 at 5:20am
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My g530 does just fine on it's own. I see maybe 40% CPU usage at most.
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11/2/12 at 5:29am
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thank you!

does anyone know which ram is most commonly used in budget htpc builds?

and what is a good price for 1x 4gb 1333mhz ram?
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11/2/12 at 5:34am
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Get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147094 while it's still in stock, and use promo code EMCJJNH45 when you check out. It is reagarded as some of the best ram you can get, and is on a heck of a sale.
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11/2/12 at 5:41am
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i'm aware of that sale but unforunately i'm not in the states and thus it has 9.99 shipping + coupon doesn't work

how is this http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX31013

for 14 + tax
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11/2/12 at 5:51am
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That should work fine, though even with shipping factored in, the Samsungs are a great deal.

Media streaming and the like aren't that demanding on ram, so anything with a good capacity should work.
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11/2/12 at 6:52am
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okay, what do you think about this build?

h61 mobo: 25
G540: 47
silverstone Ml03b case: 50
MK silencer III 400w psu: 45
4gb ram: 14
sata 2 ssd: 35
logitech k400: 30

total : 200 after taxes and shipping

anything wrong with that build? Any suggestions?
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11/2/12 at 6:57am
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I may be a bit partial but all that would fit in a mITX form factor. thumb.gif

Overall that seems like a good build though.
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11/2/12 at 7:00am
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well i already got the case so i cant' change that smile.gif

thanks for the input, if you think of any suggestions, please let me know.
I'll be placing the order very soon

do you think i should downclock the g540 to save on electricity and noise?
Edited by Markerx - 11/2/12 at 7:55am
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11/2/12 at 8:18am
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Okay i need some help

g620 for 59 bucks or
g540 for 48 bucks

need an answer fast so i can cancel my previous order. Thanks!
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