[`br4dz-]

So, I'm pretty much done my HTPC that has been a work in progress over the past month, debating on parts, waiting on parts, etc.

*New* GPU cooler + some modding done to it -> http://www.overclock.net/htpc/989241-htpc-build-lots-o-pics-3.html#post13210814

Specs:

- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ EE
- Biostar TForce 6100
- 2x1GB (2GB) Corsair XMS DHX DDR2-800
- Sapphire HD 4650
- Antec Earthwatts EA380 (Seasonic made, not the Delta)
- Samsung Spinpoint F4 HD204IU 2TB
- Zalman CNPS8700
- KT-400 (case)
- Some AverMedia TV Tuner

Bought some rubber case feet to lower the profile of the case. Replaced most of the screws with thumbscrews; I personally think thumbscrews look better, plus they're easier to deal with.

I'll cut the chit chat and just show the pics:

Hmm, enough thermal paste?

 

[Smoblikat]

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Originally Posted by `br4dz-;13104697
So, I'm pretty much done my HTPC that has been a work in progress over the past month, debating on parts, waiting on parts, etc.

Specs:

- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ EE
- Biostar TForce 6100
- 2x1GB (2GB) Corsair XMS DHX DDR2-800
- Sapphire HD 4650
- Antec Earthwatts EA380 (Seasonic made, not the Delta)
- Samsung Spinpoint F4 HD204IU 2TB
- Zalman CNPS8700
- KT-400 (case)
- Some AverMedia TV Tuner

Bought some rubber case feet to lower the profile of the case. Replaced most of the screws with thumbscrews; I personally think thumbscrews look better, plus they're easier to deal with.

I'll cut the chit chat and just show the pics:

Hmm, enough thermal paste?

Nice basic setup, though i would get another HDD soon cuz people seem to eat up those 2tb drives like candy

 

[Full_Tilt]

Looks like a nice build. Im diggin that case.

Smoblikat, Was it necessary to quote the OP? Youre the second poster...

 

[`br4dz-]

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Originally Posted by Smoblikat;13104740
Nice basic setup, though i would get another HDD soon cuz people seem to eat up those 2tb drives like candy

Mind undoing the gigantic quote?

Also, 2TB is going to be plenty for the HTPC. But I will be getting a 3rd 2TB, which will be going into my main PC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Full_Tilt;13104773
Looks like a nice build. Im diggin that case.

Smoblikat, Was it necessary to quote the OP? Youre the second poster...

Yeah, it's a nice case. Someone is selling them brand new for $50 shipped on Ebay. I got mine off a guy that did this case + a tv tuner in a combo deal for $55. He never really used it, and I can tell, it was basically in mint condition, other than a couple buggered up screws that looked like he used a tiny screw driver when he needed a larger one.

 

[KarmaKiller]

Nice setup. Simple yet effective. And honestly that case looks nicer then what I thought it would.
Nice job

 

[Vegnagun]

Looks nice! :O

 

[quadx]

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Originally Posted by Smoblikat;13104740
Nice basic setup, though i would get another HDD soon cuz people seem to eat up those 2tb drives like candy

wwwwwwhhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyy would you quote all of those pictures

i did this without cussing or breaking forum roolz (pats self on back)

 

[Tw34k]

Nice looking build, I hope to start a htpc build myself soon. Can someone fix the second post? thats just annoying.

 

[KaiserDragon]

Nice work there Birds... I mean Br4dz.

 

[XiCynx]

That's not to shabby, would've went with a different power supply but outside of the

 

[pohtangina]

its the original 380w which was made by Seasonic...which is not good enough?

 

[blupupher]

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Originally Posted by †Blade† That's not to shabby, would've went with a different power supply but outside of the

Nothing wrong with that PSU for a HTPC. 80+ Bronze and can be found for cheap sometimes (I got one for $15 AR, and Newegg has one for $25 AR right now).

Looks nice, only thing I would recommend is a passive video card cooler (those cheaper stock coolers tend to get loud or just quit working).

 

[`br4dz-]

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Originally Posted by blupupher Nothing wrong with that PSU for a HTPC. 80+ Bronze and can be found for cheap sometimes (I got one for $15 AR, and Newegg has one for $25 AR right now). Looks nice, only thing I would recommend is a passive video card cooler (those cheaper stock coolers tend to get loud or just quit working).

Already looking into a different heatsink for the HD 4650. It's running about 60C idle right now

, would run around 55C idle when it wasn't crammed under my TV stand. Thinking about going with a VF700 which I can get off someone for $15.

 

[blupupher]

Take a look at this

I have a VF700CU on my 8600GT in my HTPC. It is quite (on 5v) and keeps temps in the 50°'s, but I thought about getting the above for myself.

 

[`br4dz-]

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Originally Posted by blupupher Take a look at this I have a VF700CU on my 8600GT in my HTPC. It is quite (on 5v) and keeps temps in the 50°'s, but I thought about getting the above for myself.

Yeah, not bad, but it's huge. Plus the cheaper the better. Can't really beat a VF700 for $15 shipped.

666th post ftw.

 

[blupupher]

Yea, the length has me worried. I am pretty sure it wil fit my case, I just need to measure.

And yea, the VF700 is a good cooler for this application. It is not like the card will be super stressed all the time.

 

[`br4dz-]

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Originally Posted by blupupher Yea, the length has me worried. I am pretty sure it wil fit my case, I just need to measure. And yea, the VF700 is a good cooler for this application. It is not like the card will be super stressed all the time.

My main concern is the height of the heatsink. It looks like it takes up 2 1/2 slots. As you'll see in the picture below, that would block both my expansion slots left, and I'm probably going to get a PCI wireless adapter for internet soon.

 

[XiCynx]

Problem fixed!

 

[`br4dz-]

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Originally Posted by †Blade† Problem fixed!

I don't see what you did there?

 

[XiCynx]

Just take a dremel and cut a nice little square out the back!