Need HTPC build help

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jhonny.s

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hello guys,

New to this forum

want to build custom HTPC for my Media playing and gaming(not tooo serious gaming, but mid level gaming)

browsing through lot of sites for this purpose. I already posted this requirement in another techforum too and i got real good suggestions from them. As i feel that this forum is more active i Just want your Nod...

requirements:
1) Complete HD video and Audio
2) Moderate gaming
3)Should not be power hungry and should be value for money.
4)need stable system.(you can advice me on AMD vs Intel)
5) Should not be overkill to call it as 'HTPC'.

I am going to use this on Full HD tv and i have plans for complete Home theater in near term, pls advice me can i skip amplifier by extending HTPC hardware.
Budget:15 to 20K.

these specs are from some US site, so, need to know the availability also.
both are around 17000. Need suggestions keeping VFM in mind and should be futureproof for next two to three years.
Suggest me if i can get something good with less price.

AMD:
[cpu] Athlon X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz AM3 95W
[mobo] GIGABYTE GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3 Micro-ATX
[gpu] ASUS GeForce GT430 1GB DDR3 128-bit Low Profile
[case] SILVERSTONE ML03B Micro-ATX
[psu] Antec EarthWatts 380W ATX12V
INTEL:

[cpu] Intel Core I3-2100 3.1GHz LGA-1155 Dual-Core 65W
[mobo] MSI H61M-E33 (B3) LGA-1155 Micro-ATX
[gpu] ASUS GeForce GT430 1GB DDR3 128-bit Low Profile
[case] SILVERSTONE ML03B Micro-ATX
[psu] Antec EarthWatts 380W ATX12V

Another AMD:

[cpu] amd athlon II x4 635
[mobo] gigabyte 880gm-ud2h
[ram] corsair 4gb - 4.5k
[case] cooler master elite 360
[gpu] xfx radeon 5770 1gb - 8.6k
[keyboard] logitech mk320 k&m combo cordless

Thanks.
Jhonny.S
 
Thanks Pratik...

i can wait for one month..is that okey?

and, i do not do multitasking, so i am okey with low level processor..

i am thinking of save some money and get decent gpu card or get nice looking case...

what do u say?

Cheers,

Jhonny.s.
 
Why not some Fusion based mITX soln?

Bang for buck. :D. Check the show off section to see a MSI 350IA. Costs around 9~8k
 
m-jeri said:
Why not some Fusion based mITX soln?

Bang for buck. :D. Check the show off section to see a MSI 350IA. Costs around 9~8k
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i think its not worth for gaming...and some guys have problems with HD playing tooo...

but, i will look into it..

Thanks You.

Cheers.

Jhonny.s.
 
Wait for a while and get some Llano based processor in July.

Else if now,

Components Description Price (INR)

Processor AMD Athlon II x3 250 2700

Motherboard Asus M4A78LT-M LE 2600

RAM Corsair 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz 1050

HDD Seagate 500GB 7200.12 1950

GPU Sapphire ATI Raedon HD5670 512MB GDDR5 4400


I am not sure of the casing though!
 
DarkAngel said:
Wait for a while and get some Llano based processor in July.

Else if now,

Components Description Price (INR)

Processor AMD Athlon II x3 250 2700

Motherboard Asus M4A78LT-M LE 2600

RAM Corsair 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz 1050

HDD Seagate 500GB 7200.12 1950

GPU Sapphire ATI Raedon HD5670 512MB GDDR5 4400


I am not sure of the casing though!
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Thank You Darkangel...

You can consider budget upto 20k..

I need a stable and future proof system..(next 4yrs)..

Cheers,

Jhonny.s.
 
jhonny,

lets wt for this liano launch.

it will be more future proof and overall perf. will be better than current gen stuff .

it should launch in months time.

so lets wait and watch..

cheers.
 
pratikb said:
jhonny,

lets wt for this liano launch.

it will be more future proof and overall perf. will be better than current gen stuff .

it should launch in months time.

so lets wait and watch..

cheers.
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Thanks Pratik,

even i thought of the same...

i am following the market and there is problem in 'Availbility' of good suggested config..

will wait for some time..

Thanks,

Jhonny.s.
 
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