Hi all,
I am in the process of building my first XBMC/Win7 HTPC to replace my TiVO. This thread will keep track (with updates) of the progress from picking out the parts all the way to assembly and setup. To begin, the list of the current idea I have for my HTPC and my requirements as well...
Requirements:
Components (3 different builds to choose from):
Intel Build
Fanless Build
AMD Build
Any help to begin this process would be greatly appreciated!
-Geran B
I am in the process of building my first XBMC/Win7 HTPC to replace my TiVO. This thread will keep track (with updates) of the progress from picking out the parts all the way to assembly and setup. To begin, the list of the current idea I have for my HTPC and my requirements as well...
Requirements:
- Must be silent & energy efficient
- Stream 1080p movies from media server (including ripped blu-rays)
- Bitstream DOLBY TRUE-HD & DTS-HD MASTER audio without the need for a dedicated GPU
- No gaming will be done on this build
- Able to watch liveTV from SiliconDust HDHomerun Prime as well as stream the record shows
- Shouldn't cost more than $400
Components (3 different builds to choose from):
Intel Build
Quote:MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-H61N-USB3
CPU: Core i3-3225
RAM: SAMSUNG MV-3V4G3/US
Case: Mini-Box M350 w/ picoPSU-150-XT and 150W
CPU Cooler: Scythe USA SCBSK-2100
OS HDD: ADATA AS599S-40GM-C
Fanless Build
Quote:MoBo/CPU/GPU: ASUS E45M1-M PRO
RAM: SAMSUNG MV-3V4G3/US
Case: Mini-Box M350 w/ PicoPSU-80 and 60W
OS HDD: ADATA AS599S-40GM-C
AMD Build
Quote:MoBo: ASRock A75M-ITX
CPU: A6-5400K
RAM: SAMSUNG MV-3V4G3/US
Case: Mini-Box M350 w/ picoPSU-150-XT and 150W
CPU Cooler: Scythe USA SCBSK-2100
OS HDD: ADATA AS599S-40GM-C
Any help to begin this process would be greatly appreciated!
-Geran B