- May 17, 2007
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Hey there all PC Enthutiasts/Experts
I am going to build a HTPC within the next month or so and I need all your expert advices/opinions,etc. The last time I built my own PC was 3 years ago which was a P4 3.0 HT and I have been missing out on the PC hardware scene. So here are some of the parts that I am considering. Let me know if there is a better option out there. I am open to all feedbacks.
Right now I only have the case, memory, PSU, HD and dvd driver on top of my head and I need help in the mobo/cpu, tv-tuner and graphic card selection.
Budget: ~$800
Case: Silverstone LASCALA 10 CS-SST-LC10B $99
PSU: Coolermaster RS-450 $56
RAM: G.Skill 2 GB DDR2 800 $85
HD: Seagate 7200.10 250 GB HD OEM $67 (I have another 250GB ATA HD that will be used as the 2nd HD)
DVD: Liteon LH-20A1P 20x DVD Burner Black $33
OS: Win MCE (though I am also considering a linux/MythTV combination) $110
That will leave about $370-$400 for the rest. I can increase the budget a little bit or tweak the above selections.
I was considering the DFI Infinity NF UltraII-M2 + AMD X2 3800 Retail Combo which is $146. What do you guys think? There are so many chipsets that I am co confused. I am also open to a Intel setup as well if it falls within my budget.
Thanks in advance for all the feedbacks and hope to hear from you guys soon.
All prices are based on Newegg.
I am going to build a HTPC within the next month or so and I need all your expert advices/opinions,etc. The last time I built my own PC was 3 years ago which was a P4 3.0 HT and I have been missing out on the PC hardware scene. So here are some of the parts that I am considering. Let me know if there is a better option out there. I am open to all feedbacks.
Right now I only have the case, memory, PSU, HD and dvd driver on top of my head and I need help in the mobo/cpu, tv-tuner and graphic card selection.
Budget: ~$800
Case: Silverstone LASCALA 10 CS-SST-LC10B $99
PSU: Coolermaster RS-450 $56
RAM: G.Skill 2 GB DDR2 800 $85
HD: Seagate 7200.10 250 GB HD OEM $67 (I have another 250GB ATA HD that will be used as the 2nd HD)
DVD: Liteon LH-20A1P 20x DVD Burner Black $33
OS: Win MCE (though I am also considering a linux/MythTV combination) $110
That will leave about $370-$400 for the rest. I can increase the budget a little bit or tweak the above selections.
I was considering the DFI Infinity NF UltraII-M2 + AMD X2 3800 Retail Combo which is $146. What do you guys think? There are so many chipsets that I am co confused. I am also open to a Intel setup as well if it falls within my budget.
Thanks in advance for all the feedbacks and hope to hear from you guys soon.
All prices are based on Newegg.