What is your budget?
6-7K
What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Core i5 2500K with stock heatsink
Motherboard - Asus P8Z68-MPRO
GPU - Onboard Intel HD 3000
RAM - Corsair DDR2 1600 XMS3 2X4GB
Monitor - Sony TV
PSU - Cooler Master RS-600-PCAR-E3 600W
HDD - Seagate Barracuda 3.5" 2 TB HDD, Corsair Force GT 60 GB SSD
Bluray Writer - Lite-On iHBS11204 12x Internal Blu-Ray Burner
Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
All of the above
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.
Some good HTPC Case options. It should not be too bulky but roomy enough. Good looking (black !) when beside the TV and Onkyo HTX-22HDX 5.1. Provision for passive cooling. Front USB 3 preferred.
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
Good passive cooling replacing the stock, if needed
Internal 3D HD Tv Tuner
HTPC Remote
Upgrade to Full HD 3D Monitor or TV
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Kolkata city
Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes, if available locally
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Light browsing
HTPC
Watching Full HD, Bluray, and Bluray 3D movies
Encoding video/audio (Intel Quicksync)
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
None
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Full HD
Are you looking to overclock?
Not as of now
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7
Linux
Folks, right now I am looking for a good HTPC case available locally in Kolkata. It would be great, if the HTPC enthusiasts can help out.
6-7K
What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Core i5 2500K with stock heatsink
Motherboard - Asus P8Z68-MPRO
GPU - Onboard Intel HD 3000
RAM - Corsair DDR2 1600 XMS3 2X4GB
Monitor - Sony TV
PSU - Cooler Master RS-600-PCAR-E3 600W
HDD - Seagate Barracuda 3.5" 2 TB HDD, Corsair Force GT 60 GB SSD
Bluray Writer - Lite-On iHBS11204 12x Internal Blu-Ray Burner
Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
All of the above
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.
Some good HTPC Case options. It should not be too bulky but roomy enough. Good looking (black !) when beside the TV and Onkyo HTX-22HDX 5.1. Provision for passive cooling. Front USB 3 preferred.
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
Good passive cooling replacing the stock, if needed
Internal 3D HD Tv Tuner
HTPC Remote
Upgrade to Full HD 3D Monitor or TV
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Kolkata city
Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes, if available locally
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Light browsing
HTPC
Watching Full HD, Bluray, and Bluray 3D movies
Encoding video/audio (Intel Quicksync)
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
None
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Full HD
Are you looking to overclock?
Not as of now
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7
Linux
Folks, right now I am looking for a good HTPC case available locally in Kolkata. It would be great, if the HTPC enthusiasts can help out.