So, I am working on building an HTPC. I want to stream HD 720/1080, and do hulu/netflix, etc.
Right now, I have an i5-2400s laying around, and just ordered a Silverstone GD05. I also have a spare 64gb SSD laying aroudn that I will do the OS on. I will be streaming from my 8TB FreeNAS that I have in my home as well. My question-hardware wise>
Motherboard: Something basic? I am coming from the realm of needing high end gear to do what I am doing... so my thought is buy the best I can buy...but from what I am seeing, that is not needed for streaming.
This is what I was looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157303
Will the i5 2400s be ok enough without a dedicated GPU? I plan to add one eventually, so I can game a little bit. But, if I ever want to game, I just jump on my dual 7970 rig....
RAM, i will just pick up 8gb of RAM for $30... dont really think high end is needed there.
PSU-I have been looking at the fanless PSU's... and they are stupid expensive. What is a good quality PSU that is quiet and puts out about 4-500 watts?
Keyboard/mouse: I think I am going to go with a Logitech K300/400.... or one of the mini controllers, but havent decided yet.
Software: XBMC, Media center master, and Windows... (dont know which one yet)
I plan to add a tuner/PVR eventually. Thoughts on that?
Thanks for the help... I appreciate it. Gaming, I know my stuff.... specialized builds... not so much
Thanks!
Right now, I have an i5-2400s laying around, and just ordered a Silverstone GD05. I also have a spare 64gb SSD laying aroudn that I will do the OS on. I will be streaming from my 8TB FreeNAS that I have in my home as well. My question-hardware wise>
Motherboard: Something basic? I am coming from the realm of needing high end gear to do what I am doing... so my thought is buy the best I can buy...but from what I am seeing, that is not needed for streaming.
This is what I was looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157303
Will the i5 2400s be ok enough without a dedicated GPU? I plan to add one eventually, so I can game a little bit. But, if I ever want to game, I just jump on my dual 7970 rig....
RAM, i will just pick up 8gb of RAM for $30... dont really think high end is needed there.
PSU-I have been looking at the fanless PSU's... and they are stupid expensive. What is a good quality PSU that is quiet and puts out about 4-500 watts?
Keyboard/mouse: I think I am going to go with a Logitech K300/400.... or one of the mini controllers, but havent decided yet.
Software: XBMC, Media center master, and Windows... (dont know which one yet)
I plan to add a tuner/PVR eventually. Thoughts on that?
Thanks for the help... I appreciate it. Gaming, I know my stuff.... specialized builds... not so much
Thanks!