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<blockquote data-quote="FantaXP7" data-source="post: 385169" data-attributes="member: 88166"><p>Yea, I just had to have this Lian Li case once I saw it. I was considering a bunch of cases but chose this one for several reasons. Mostly the style and size, but the biggest I think is that I know Lian Li and there fit and finish is one of the best. I'm going to list the other parts I have chosen at this point because I would like your opinion as you state that there's some sacrifice and I would like to know where I can maybe improve. Isn't the Antec Fusion around the same price? </p><p></p><p>Thank you for that break down on the playback ability. You actually posted that link for me after a different post, and it definitely helped me to narrow down the video card choice. I really want that 4670 because of the difference in video game performance. I have a 360 though and I would be happy enough to use the 4550 with just emulators. The 4550 should have about the same video processing ability I would assume? Would I maybe be better off with a 4650?</p><p></p><p>Here is what I have selected so far</p><p></p><p>Case: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186" target="_blank">Newegg.com - LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - HTPC / Media Center Cases</a> </p><p></p><p>Again, choice it because of it's appearance and brand name. I wanted something sleek that would maybe be around the size of other devices around the tv. Most mid size cases look to be around the size of a receiver. I figure if I am using the ever so sexy mediaportal, might as well build an almost as sexy htpc <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p><p></p><p>Motherboard: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342" target="_blank">Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards</a></p><p></p><p>CPU: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103244" target="_blank">Newegg.com - AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops</a></p><p></p><p>I don't do a whole lot of encoding now, but I figure a decent cpu would be good for the foreseeable future.</p><p></p><p>Video Card: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102819" target="_blank">Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100252HDMI Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards</a> </p><p></p><p>I wish they would make that damn 4670 low profile! </p><p></p><p>Power Supply: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341015" target="_blank">Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ400MXSP 400W ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies</a> </p><p></p><p>went modular because I want this thing tight and clean inside.</p><p></p><p>Memory: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122" target="_blank">Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory</a> </p><p></p><p>Can't go wrong with this stuff</p><p></p><p>Blu Ray Drive: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135188" target="_blank">Newegg.com - ASUS Black 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal 6X Blu-Ray DVD Combo Model BC-06B1ST - Blu-Ray Drives</a> </p><p></p><p>might hold off on this for a little bit to cut initial cost.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I figure that is a pretty decent configuration. I would like to hear what you guys think. Like I said above, I am trying to keep this thing tight and clean, so I will also be getting short Sata cables. I found some on the internet that are just 4 inches long. </p><p></p><p>Here is the only piece I've bought so far </p><p></p><p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=400032886715" target="_blank">Wireless Vista Remote Control RC-2400 Trust UK 49 Butto - eBay (item 400032886715 end time Mar-24-09 13:00:00 PDT)</a></p><p></p><p>Thought the retro design was real cool.</p><p></p><p>etheesdad, glad you to hear you like the 4550. I will most likely be purchasing this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FantaXP7, post: 385169, member: 88166"] Yea, I just had to have this Lian Li case once I saw it. I was considering a bunch of cases but chose this one for several reasons. Mostly the style and size, but the biggest I think is that I know Lian Li and there fit and finish is one of the best. I'm going to list the other parts I have chosen at this point because I would like your opinion as you state that there's some sacrifice and I would like to know where I can maybe improve. Isn't the Antec Fusion around the same price? Thank you for that break down on the playback ability. You actually posted that link for me after a different post, and it definitely helped me to narrow down the video card choice. I really want that 4670 because of the difference in video game performance. I have a 360 though and I would be happy enough to use the 4550 with just emulators. The 4550 should have about the same video processing ability I would assume? Would I maybe be better off with a 4650? Here is what I have selected so far Case: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186]Newegg.com - LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - HTPC / Media Center Cases[/url] Again, choice it because of it's appearance and brand name. I wanted something sleek that would maybe be around the size of other devices around the tv. Most mid size cases look to be around the size of a receiver. I figure if I am using the ever so sexy mediaportal, might as well build an almost as sexy htpc :). Motherboard: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342]Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards[/url] CPU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103244]Newegg.com - AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops[/url] I don't do a whole lot of encoding now, but I figure a decent cpu would be good for the foreseeable future. Video Card: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102819]Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100252HDMI Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards[/url] I wish they would make that damn 4670 low profile! Power Supply: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341015]Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ400MXSP 400W ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies[/url] went modular because I want this thing tight and clean inside. Memory: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122]Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory[/url] Can't go wrong with this stuff Blu Ray Drive: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135188]Newegg.com - ASUS Black 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal 6X Blu-Ray DVD Combo Model BC-06B1ST - Blu-Ray Drives[/url] might hold off on this for a little bit to cut initial cost. I figure that is a pretty decent configuration. I would like to hear what you guys think. Like I said above, I am trying to keep this thing tight and clean, so I will also be getting short Sata cables. I found some on the internet that are just 4 inches long. Here is the only piece I've bought so far [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=400032886715]Wireless Vista Remote Control RC-2400 Trust UK 49 Butto - eBay (item 400032886715 end time Mar-24-09 13:00:00 PDT)[/url] Thought the retro design was real cool. etheesdad, glad you to hear you like the 4550. I will most likely be purchasing this. [/QUOTE]
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