Hi All,
I am thinking of building a cheap HTPC. I am sticking with Dark Angels Dec 2011 Buying Guide HTPC setup without the TV tuner and the Asus Sound Card. I have a panasonic 42" HD LED TV and i planning to use the inbuilt speakers for now. Sticking to the template, here's what i need.
Q: What is your budget?
15k to 17k
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.
Processor Gigabyte GA-E350N-USB3
Motherboard - -
RAM Corsair 4 DDRIII 1333MH
HDD Seagate 500GB 5400.6
GPU Integrated AMD HD6310 -
Cabinet CM ELite 100
PSU/SMPS Inbuilt CM 150w
Key Board Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320
ODD Samsung SN-208BB - OEM
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
Yes, for an HTPC, this will be my final config
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
S.P Road Bangalore
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
XMBC
Browsing
Desktop Processing
HTPC
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Learning Java
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Not panning to play games on this PC.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32 bit
My priorities are Performance, Form factor and noise. My concerns are:
1) Will i be able to Run xmbc in its full glory with this?
2) For my use do you guys suggest a APU or a CPU,GPU Setup?
3) Do i have more options than Gigabyte GA-E350N-USB3.
4) I read somewhere that this config might slow down after 6 or so months? Is that true?
I am thinking of buying this Saturday. I would really appreciate your help on this.
Thanks and regards,
Sid
I am thinking of building a cheap HTPC. I am sticking with Dark Angels Dec 2011 Buying Guide HTPC setup without the TV tuner and the Asus Sound Card. I have a panasonic 42" HD LED TV and i planning to use the inbuilt speakers for now. Sticking to the template, here's what i need.
Q: What is your budget?
15k to 17k
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.
Processor Gigabyte GA-E350N-USB3
Motherboard - -
RAM Corsair 4 DDRIII 1333MH
HDD Seagate 500GB 5400.6
GPU Integrated AMD HD6310 -
Cabinet CM ELite 100
PSU/SMPS Inbuilt CM 150w
Key Board Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320
ODD Samsung SN-208BB - OEM
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
Yes, for an HTPC, this will be my final config
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
S.P Road Bangalore
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
XMBC
Browsing
Desktop Processing
HTPC
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Learning Java
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Not panning to play games on this PC.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32 bit
My priorities are Performance, Form factor and noise. My concerns are:
1) Will i be able to Run xmbc in its full glory with this?
2) For my use do you guys suggest a APU or a CPU,GPU Setup?
3) Do i have more options than Gigabyte GA-E350N-USB3.
4) I read somewhere that this config might slow down after 6 or so months? Is that true?
I am thinking of buying this Saturday. I would really appreciate your help on this.
Thanks and regards,
Sid