- Oct 25, 1999
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Hello all.... I have not been on for like.... a VERY long time. I used to build and overclock many years ago, but have been out of the hobby for awhile.
I am wanting to upgrade my HTPC and am looking at the below for best bang for the buck with a little lean toward just have to have it (case).
I run to a projector and that runs to a 15' screen. The higher the resolution the better. Do not run cable so I don't need a tv tuner. Strictly stored movies played and streamed.
Blu-ray is dominent.
Purpose: Home theater, however must also play Minecraft (can't help myself)
Budget: Best bang for the buck
Country: USA
Brand Preference: none (I used to be an AMD guy, then went back to Intel)
Overclocking: Stability is king for me
Resolution: 1080p
Plan to Build: Within the next week
Dealbreakers: Case that will hold 8 plus HDD
I am looking at the below so far:
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 Full Tower Case FDCADEFXLR2BL - Black Pearl
http://www.amazon.com/computers-acce.../dp/B00ATXA4TA
Motherboard: Nothing found yet
CPU: Core i7 2600k
GPU: GTX 560ti
Mem: 8 gig - not sure best for buck brand
Power supply: I have an Antec true 430 watt I'd like to keep using
HardDrives: I have (6) 2tb sata hard drives I will be keeping in the build.
Blu-ray drive: Already have that.
Sound card: Used to run Soundblasters but now onboard audio is fine.
I don't need to have RAID.
Anyway... could use some ideas on what currently offers the best bang for the buck CPU/Motherboard combos, memory, GPU's.
Doing some searching during my quest as well. But need some help.
I could probably get by with lower priced/slower parts, but want to get as much out of my $$ as I can.
Thanks to anyone who takes time to respond
I am wanting to upgrade my HTPC and am looking at the below for best bang for the buck with a little lean toward just have to have it (case).
I run to a projector and that runs to a 15' screen. The higher the resolution the better. Do not run cable so I don't need a tv tuner. Strictly stored movies played and streamed.
Blu-ray is dominent.
Purpose: Home theater, however must also play Minecraft (can't help myself)
Budget: Best bang for the buck
Country: USA
Brand Preference: none (I used to be an AMD guy, then went back to Intel)
Overclocking: Stability is king for me
Resolution: 1080p
Plan to Build: Within the next week
Dealbreakers: Case that will hold 8 plus HDD
I am looking at the below so far:
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 Full Tower Case FDCADEFXLR2BL - Black Pearl
http://www.amazon.com/computers-acce.../dp/B00ATXA4TA
Motherboard: Nothing found yet
CPU: Core i7 2600k
GPU: GTX 560ti
Mem: 8 gig - not sure best for buck brand
Power supply: I have an Antec true 430 watt I'd like to keep using
HardDrives: I have (6) 2tb sata hard drives I will be keeping in the build.
Blu-ray drive: Already have that.
Sound card: Used to run Soundblasters but now onboard audio is fine.
I don't need to have RAID.
Anyway... could use some ideas on what currently offers the best bang for the buck CPU/Motherboard combos, memory, GPU's.
Doing some searching during my quest as well. But need some help.
I could probably get by with lower priced/slower parts, but want to get as much out of my $$ as I can.
Thanks to anyone who takes time to respond
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