Decided to cut Cable need info on HTPC build parts
So, I am making the plunge ridding ourselves of Dish Network. I have been lurking on many sites reading as much as possible trying to learn basics. I have come up with a parts list that I believe matches all of my wants from the HTPC but it is too expensive to pull the trigger all at once. I have already purchased an antenna and get great reception of TV channels, so I will not use a cable card from a cable company. I will also be using Windows 7 for now, but would like the ability to explore the possibility of XBMC when I get more comfortable with it. I am looking for help to make sure my parts are compatible and to see if there is anywhere I can save money in this build.
What I would like the HTPC to be able to do:
I need to be able to record TV shows and watch live TV possible at the same time. (1080p)
Have the ability to watch DVD/Blu Ray movies and rip them into storage on a hard drive.
The system needs to be wireless no way to run an Ethernet cable to my TV location not experienced enough to do wall drops.
Go online to access Netflix, Hulu,
At some point in time I would love for my daughter to be able to access what is stored on the hard drive from her room. (this can be a future add-on if possible)
I will not need the ability to play games.
I think this is it. Am I missing something?
Thanks for your help.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 400W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Hauppauge 1229 WinTV-HVR-2250 White Box for System Builders Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board ($96.11)
Other: Rosewill Wireless N Dual Band Adapter IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI Express Upto 450Mbps Data (RNWD-N9003PCe)? ($34.73)
Other: Silverstone Tek GD05B-USB3.0 Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX HTPC Computer Case with 2X USB3.0 Front Ports Cases (Black) ($96.00)
Total: $905.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-30 14:27 EST-0500)
So, I am making the plunge ridding ourselves of Dish Network. I have been lurking on many sites reading as much as possible trying to learn basics. I have come up with a parts list that I believe matches all of my wants from the HTPC but it is too expensive to pull the trigger all at once. I have already purchased an antenna and get great reception of TV channels, so I will not use a cable card from a cable company. I will also be using Windows 7 for now, but would like the ability to explore the possibility of XBMC when I get more comfortable with it. I am looking for help to make sure my parts are compatible and to see if there is anywhere I can save money in this build.
What I would like the HTPC to be able to do:
I need to be able to record TV shows and watch live TV possible at the same time. (1080p)
Have the ability to watch DVD/Blu Ray movies and rip them into storage on a hard drive.
The system needs to be wireless no way to run an Ethernet cable to my TV location not experienced enough to do wall drops.
Go online to access Netflix, Hulu,
At some point in time I would love for my daughter to be able to access what is stored on the hard drive from her room. (this can be a future add-on if possible)
I will not need the ability to play games.
I think this is it. Am I missing something?
Thanks for your help.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 400W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Hauppauge 1229 WinTV-HVR-2250 White Box for System Builders Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board ($96.11)
Other: Rosewill Wireless N Dual Band Adapter IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI Express Upto 450Mbps Data (RNWD-N9003PCe)? ($34.73)
Other: Silverstone Tek GD05B-USB3.0 Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX HTPC Computer Case with 2X USB3.0 Front Ports Cases (Black) ($96.00)
Total: $905.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-30 14:27 EST-0500)
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