Budget 0-20k HTPC Build | Budget less than 15k

shrek

Disciple
Q: What is your budget?
15K

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None

Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
None

Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
CPU - Intel i3 Ivy or Sandybridge
Motherboard with Dgital SPDIF audio out
(please mention the rest in above format)

Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
May add a soundcard if required


Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Chennai
Open to online purchase

Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No

Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
HTPC
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Intel

Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
None

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1080p

Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit with XBMC

Looking for Motherboard, Cabinet suggestions.

Cheers
 
Intel i3 3220-7.5k[Intel Ivy Bridge processor]
Intel DH77KC-7k[Mobo with SPDIF audio out]
Corsair Value Ram 4GBX1-1.2k
Hope this helps.:)
 
Intel i3 3220-7.5k[Intel Ivy Bridge processor]
Intel DH77KC-7k[Mobo with SPDIF audio out]
Corsair Value Ram 4GBX1-1.2k
Hope this helps.:)

Thanks for your suggestions. Is there a cheaper motherboard? I also have to buy a cabinet and SMPS.

Cheers
 
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