We recently purchased a 52" 1080p HDTV and I'm looking to build an HTPC to go along with it. I'd like to keep the total cost under $500.
The HTPC will be primarily used for:
Here's my current build:
OS:
Vista 32 bit Home Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16832116202 ? 95 + 0
MOBO:
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128090 ? 90 + 7
Based on my research this mobo has excellent HD playback and if I needed I could also add a standalone graphics card in the future. I'm still open to suggestions if there is something better, though.
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103212 ? 70 + 0
I've never built a computer with an AMD processor before, would this one be adequate for an HTPC?
RAM:
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-6400 800MHz 240-pin DDR2 Memory
http://www.buy.com/prod/crucia...loc/101/202541818.html - 20 + 0
CASE:
Antec Aluminum Veris Fusion Black 430 Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case with IR receiver ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811129030 ? 200 + 20
I'm looking for something along the lines of this -- I want something similar in look but much cheaper (~50) any recommendations?
HD:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136074 ? 70 + 0
Keyboard/Mouse:
Looking for something that would work reliably from 10-20 feet with good battery life for less than $50.
Thanks for your help.
The HTPC will be primarily used for:
- -Playing DVDs (regular ones for now, but will probably purchase a Blu Ray drive in the future maybe around Christmas time depending on deals)
- -Watching shows from and browsing the internet
Here's my current build:
OS:
Vista 32 bit Home Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16832116202 ? 95 + 0
MOBO:
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128090 ? 90 + 7
Based on my research this mobo has excellent HD playback and if I needed I could also add a standalone graphics card in the future. I'm still open to suggestions if there is something better, though.
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103212 ? 70 + 0
I've never built a computer with an AMD processor before, would this one be adequate for an HTPC?
RAM:
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-6400 800MHz 240-pin DDR2 Memory
http://www.buy.com/prod/crucia...loc/101/202541818.html - 20 + 0
CASE:
Antec Aluminum Veris Fusion Black 430 Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case with IR receiver ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811129030 ? 200 + 20
I'm looking for something along the lines of this -- I want something similar in look but much cheaper (~50) any recommendations?
HD:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136074 ? 70 + 0
Keyboard/Mouse:
Looking for something that would work reliably from 10-20 feet with good battery life for less than $50.
Thanks for your help.