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<blockquote data-quote="1gkar" data-source="post: 1073683" data-attributes="member: 53076">I decided to finally upgrade my HTPC to allow for the impending end of WinXP updates &amp; the use of 3D blu-rays.I had looked at options &amp; hardware for some time. I decided against specialty projects such as fanless, small form factor, etc. for various reasons, &amp; went with a basic upgrade that would emit low noise, as my appliance is kept inside an older type TV stand enclosure, behind glass doors.My project is nothing special (except to me ;-)), but I am happy with the outcome -except for the issue specified at the end.The hardware I chose is as follows: * denotes new hardware/softwareHTPC:Case: Silverstone Lascala LC-14b*PSU: Corsair RM450*Mainboard: AsRock H87 Performance*CPU: Intel Haswell i3-4330*CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i*RAM: 2x4GB G-Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1600: 11-11-11-28*Graphics: igpu HD4600BD Drive: existing LG GGC-H20L&nbsp;&nbsp; -*Primary HDD: Samsung 120GB 840 SSD (boot partition=39GB: Music Partition=72)&nbsp;&nbsp; -2nd HHD: Seagate 2TB HDD (Backup=42GB: RecordedTV=450: TV Series=1871GB)&nbsp;&nbsp; -3rd HDD: Samsung 1TB HDD (Image Backups=39GB: Movies=892GB)TV Tuner Card: 1x Hauppauge HVR-2210Display: LG 55” 3D LED TV connected via HDMIInput: Logitech K400 keyboard &amp; MCE v4 remote*OS: Win7 64bit Home PremiumMediaportal: 1.6.0Codecs: latest LAV filtersAV System:Receiver: Denon AVR-1803&nbsp;&nbsp; nb. Am going to upgrade to high definition audio receiver in the near future. Have the Yamaha RX-A*** in mind.Speakers:&nbsp;&nbsp; -front: Polk Audio RT16&nbsp;&nbsp; -center: Infinity Video 1 -soon to be replaced, possibly with Polk Audio CSiA4 (recommended by Polk USA as best&nbsp; &nbsp; match for existing speakers), or TSx150c: depending on budget at time.&nbsp;&nbsp; -rear: Polk Audio fx-300iBuild Photos:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/13615823634_c25655a216_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />&nbsp; <img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/13615818834_6e71577a84_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/13615464353_f1f0fba21d_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5101/13615475273_0b1cd7c298_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Outcome:Overall, I am very happy with the result. Using the RM450 PSU was a very good choice, as the unit has a zero RPM fan mode so, to my knowledge, it's fan has never spun-up. Together with the Noctua CPU cooler &amp; the advanced fan speed control from the mobo's BIOS, for my case fans, it is easily 60-80% quieter than my previous build. I can kneel next to the enclosure and can hardly hear any fan noise, with the door open. My desktop rig is 3-5 times as loud.If you look closely you see can the CPU fan is operating, and the PSU fan is not.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/13615815974_a35188f8ef_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />System Temps are not an issue. This was taken with the unit operating for over 9 hours. &nbsp;<img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3680/13616277034_df157a9e0d_m.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />&nbsp; <img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/13616416333_7e41b997af_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />&nbsp;&nbsp; The onboard igpu has been faultess with FreeviewHD 1080i playback, as well as blu-rays.I have watched both 3D Bds &amp; 3D ISOs using Theatretek software, &amp; am extremely satisfied with the experience. Don't understand why people think 3D is a novelty: my experience in watching 3D can be preferable to normal bluy-rays, with properly authored movies. Maybe because I don't seem to suffer from eyestrain.Or due to the LG TV type; it is a passive 3D model, that doesn't utilise shuttered glasses. I can place the sunglass style over my distance glasses for watching the screen. Issues:I am having issues with resuming the unit from hibernation mode -not the only one in the world with this issue!I also had issues with Win7 power options resetting to default, though since I have set a custom profile, it seems to be stable. As well as it now going into hibernation after the period time I have set it for. Just not resuming. Slowly working my way through the Google pages.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="1gkar, post: 1073683, member: 53076"] I decided to finally upgrade my HTPC to allow for the impending end of WinXP updates & the use of 3D blu-rays. I had looked at options & hardware for some time. I decided against specialty projects such as fanless, small form factor, etc. for various reasons, & went with a basic upgrade that would emit low noise, as my appliance is kept inside an older type TV stand enclosure, behind glass doors. My project is nothing special (except to me ;-)), but I am happy with the outcome -[I][B]except for the issue specified at the end.[/B][/I] The hardware I chose is as follows: * denotes new hardware/software [I][U][B]HTPC:[/B][/U][/I] [B]Case:[/B] Silverstone Lascala LC-14b [B]*PSU:[/B] Corsair RM450 [B]*Mainboard:[/B] AsRock H87 Performance [B]*CPU:[/B] Intel Haswell i3-4330 [B]*CPU Cooler:[/B] Noctua NH-L9i [B]*RAM: [/B]2x4GB G-Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1600: 11-11-11-28 [B]*Graphics: [/B]igpu HD4600 [B]BD Drive:[/B] existing LG GGC-H20L -[B]*Primary HDD:[/B] Samsung 120GB 840 SSD (boot partition=39GB: Music Partition=72) [B] -2nd HHD: [/B]Seagate 2TB HDD (Backup=42GB: RecordedTV=450: TV Series=1871GB) -[B]3rd HDD:[/B] Samsung 1TB HDD (Image Backups=39GB: Movies=892GB) [B]TV Tuner Card:[/B] 1x Hauppauge HVR-2210 [B]Display:[/B] LG 55” 3D LED TV connected via HDMI [B]Input:[/B] Logitech K400 keyboard & MCE v4 remote [B]*OS:[/B] Win7 64bit Home Premium [B]Mediaportal:[/B] 1.6.0 [B]Codecs:[/B] latest LAV filters [I][U][B]AV System:[/B][/U][/I] [B]Receiver: [/B]Denon AVR-1803 nb. Am going to upgrade to high definition audio receiver in the near future. Have the Yamaha RX-A*** in mind. [B]Speakers:[/B] -front: Polk Audio RT16 -center: Infinity Video 1 -soon to be replaced, possibly with Polk Audio CSiA4 (recommended by Polk USA as best match for existing speakers), or TSx150c: depending on budget at time. -rear: Polk Audio fx-300i [I][U][B]Build Photos:[/B][/U][/I] [IMG]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/13615823634_c25655a216_m.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/13615818834_6e71577a84_m.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/13615464353_f1f0fba21d_m.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5101/13615475273_0b1cd7c298_m.jpg[/IMG] [U][B][I]Outcome:[/I][/B][/U] Overall, I am very happy with the result. Using the RM450 PSU was a very good choice, as the unit has a zero RPM fan mode so, to my knowledge, it's fan has never spun-up. Together with the Noctua CPU cooler & the advanced fan speed control from the mobo's BIOS, for my case fans, it is easily 60-80% quieter than my previous build. I can kneel next to the enclosure and can hardly hear any fan noise, with the door open. My desktop rig is 3-5 times as loud. If you look closely you see can the CPU fan is operating, and the PSU fan is not. [IMG]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/13615815974_a35188f8ef_m.jpg[/IMG] System Temps are not an issue. This was taken with the unit operating for over 9 hours. [IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3680/13616277034_df157a9e0d_m.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/13616416333_7e41b997af_b.jpg[/IMG] The onboard igpu has been faultess with FreeviewHD 1080i playback, as well as blu-rays. I have watched both 3D Bds & 3D ISOs using Theatretek software, & am extremely satisfied with the experience. Don't understand why people think 3D is a novelty: my experience in watching 3D can be preferable to normal bluy-rays, with properly authored movies. Maybe because I don't seem to suffer from eyestrain.Or due to the LG TV type; it is a passive 3D model, that doesn't utilise shuttered glasses. I can place the sunglass style over my distance glasses for watching the screen. [I][U][B]Issues:[/B][/U][/I] I am having issues with resuming the unit from hibernation mode -not the only one in the world with this issue! I also had issues with Win7 power options resetting to default, though since I have set a custom profile, it seems to be stable. As well as it now going into hibernation after the period time I have set it for. Just not resuming. Slowly working my way through the Google pages. [/QUOTE]

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