HTPC build -Recommendations

sweden · 2008-09-30, 00:01

Some time ago I asked you guys about which set up i should have but i never built the computer. Now, months later I have the tv and surround sound. I am only missing the HTPC...

COMPUTER TO BE USED FOR:
Mainly MediaPortal but also for playing games

MONITOR:
46" Samsung FullHD

SURROUND SOUND:
Onkyo with optic and HDMI input

I AM PLANNING TO GET:
Case: Silverstone LC17
Motherboard: Please advise!
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600?
Heatsink: NOCTUA NH-U12P
PSU: CORSAIR HX520W
Memory: DDR2 800 2GB KINGSTON VALUE CL5 (2x2GB)
HDD: 2 x Samsung Spinpoint 750GB
VGA: NVIDIA 9600GT 512MB ASUS SILENT/HTDI/512
DVD: SAMSUNG SH-S203N
Fans: 2 x 80mm Noctua
OS: Vista Business 32bit

Correct or have things changed? Another motherboard perhaps?

Thanks for your comments!

Beechus · 2008-09-30, 11:06

Sounds good- but i'd drop the graphics card and get the Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H iG45 Socket 775 Onboard VGA 8 channel audio mATX Motherboard. It has onboard HDMI and Optical out- both work fantastic running 1080p bluray rips perfectly

I also have the same CPU as you- it flys!

sweden · 2008-09-30, 19:54

Thanks for your reply.

The Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H iG45 is a compact board and as there is room in the Silverstone and I want to be able to expand in the future I am thinking a "normal" size board should be better. Also, is it powerful enough for playing games (on a moderate level)?

Good to hear about the CPU!

2008-09-30, 00:01	#1 (permalink)
sweden Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HTPC build -Recommendations Some time ago I asked you guys about which set up i should have but i never built the computer. Now, months later I have the tv and surround sound. I am only missing the HTPC... COMPUTER TO BE USED FOR: Mainly MediaPortal but also for playing games MONITOR: 46" Samsung FullHD SURROUND SOUND: Onkyo with optic and HDMI input I AM PLANNING TO GET: Case: Silverstone LC17 Motherboard: Please advise! CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600? Heatsink: NOCTUA NH-U12P PSU: CORSAIR HX520W Memory: DDR2 800 2GB KINGSTON VALUE CL5 (2x2GB) HDD: 2 x Samsung Spinpoint 750GB VGA: NVIDIA 9600GT 512MB ASUS SILENT/HTDI/512 DVD: SAMSUNG SH-S203N Fans: 2 x 80mm Noctua OS: Vista Business 32bit Correct or have things changed? Another motherboard perhaps? Thanks for your comments!

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2008-09-30, 11:06	#2 (permalink)
Beechus Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middlands Age: 23 Posts: 73 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Sounds good- but i'd drop the graphics card and get the Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H iG45 Socket 775 Onboard VGA 8 channel audio mATX Motherboard. It has onboard HDMI and Optical out- both work fantastic running 1080p bluray rips perfectly I also have the same CPU as you- it flys!

2008-09-30, 19:54	#3 (permalink)
sweden Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your reply. The Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H iG45 is a compact board and as there is room in the Silverstone and I want to be able to expand in the future I am thinking a "normal" size board should be better. Also, is it powerful enough for playing games (on a moderate level)? Good to hear about the CPU!