Hi,
I am currently in progress of putting together components for a new HTPC that I would like to run Windows 7 / MediaPortal on. I have never built a HTPC before either so I have done a fair amount of research on the below components. As a bit of a guide I want to spend a little as possible and also want this HTPC to perform the same or better than my Beyonwiz PVR that I currently use. I want to be able to view HDTV and Record/View Live TV at the same time without any stutters etc.
I also want this HTPC to be as quiet as possible.
I have come up with the following specs (Intel Build and AMD Build). Advice from all of you would be greatly appreciated.
HTPC Intel Build - $642
CPU: Intel i3 2100
GPU: GeForce GT 430 Low Profile
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws-X 4GB (2x2GB) 1600
TV Tuner: Leadtek WinFast DTV2000DS Dual HD Tuner
Case: Antec NSK2480
PSU: Antec 430W
Media Remote: Windows MCE Remote
HTPC Intel Build - $537
CPU: AMD A8-3850 Quad Core Fusion
GPU: Onboard GPU
MB: ASRock A75M-HVS
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws-X 4GB (2x2GB) 1600
TV Tuner: Leadtek WinFast DTV2000DS Dual HD Tuner
Case: Antec NSK2480
PSU: Antec 430W
Media Remote: Windows MCE Remote
I appreciate the help.
Thanks again
Sam.
I am currently in progress of putting together components for a new HTPC that I would like to run Windows 7 / MediaPortal on. I have never built a HTPC before either so I have done a fair amount of research on the below components. As a bit of a guide I want to spend a little as possible and also want this HTPC to perform the same or better than my Beyonwiz PVR that I currently use. I want to be able to view HDTV and Record/View Live TV at the same time without any stutters etc.
I also want this HTPC to be as quiet as possible.
I have come up with the following specs (Intel Build and AMD Build). Advice from all of you would be greatly appreciated.
HTPC Intel Build - $642
CPU: Intel i3 2100
GPU: GeForce GT 430 Low Profile
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws-X 4GB (2x2GB) 1600
TV Tuner: Leadtek WinFast DTV2000DS Dual HD Tuner
Case: Antec NSK2480
PSU: Antec 430W
Media Remote: Windows MCE Remote
HTPC Intel Build - $537
CPU: AMD A8-3850 Quad Core Fusion
GPU: Onboard GPU
MB: ASRock A75M-HVS
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws-X 4GB (2x2GB) 1600
TV Tuner: Leadtek WinFast DTV2000DS Dual HD Tuner
Case: Antec NSK2480
PSU: Antec 430W
Media Remote: Windows MCE Remote
I appreciate the help.
Thanks again
Sam.