I am hoping to build a htpc media server running Mediaportal and using a dual DVB-S2 pci-e satellite card. I would like the machine to use as little power as possible as it will be running most of the time. I would also like to be able to stream media quickly and play full hd, hd audio, bitstreaming etc. I was first looking at the Sandy Bridge processors as there are some good reviews suggesting they would be a good for a htpc build but I have also read they do not support correct frame rate for most movies (24p). Instead the suggestion seems to be to buy a graphics card instead that can support this. So may be Sandy Bridge might be a little wasted?
I would really appreciate any suggestions for hardware. So far I have decided on a case . I have chose this case because it fits the space where the htpc will be housed. Lian Li PC-V352 B HTPC Chassis - Inside the Lian Li PC-V352 B Desktop / HTPC Chassis :: TweakTown USA Edition
This AMD motherboard looks appealing because it has usb3, sata3 and a decent number of sata ports (trying to future proof this as much as possible without getting too expensive). MSI 890GXM-G65 review | Expert Reviews
Thinking about the power issue, what cpu would people recommend? Which PSU would be suitable? How much RAM and what brand?
Thanks in advance for help.
I would really appreciate any suggestions for hardware. So far I have decided on a case . I have chose this case because it fits the space where the htpc will be housed. Lian Li PC-V352 B HTPC Chassis - Inside the Lian Li PC-V352 B Desktop / HTPC Chassis :: TweakTown USA Edition
This AMD motherboard looks appealing because it has usb3, sata3 and a decent number of sata ports (trying to future proof this as much as possible without getting too expensive). MSI 890GXM-G65 review | Expert Reviews
Thinking about the power issue, what cpu would people recommend? Which PSU would be suitable? How much RAM and what brand?
Thanks in advance for help.