Needs: Smooth PVR function via Myth 0.25 backend, play 1080P mkv BR rips, snappy, relatively quite, small. It needs to be able to be Velcro-ed to the back of a 40" LCD like my ATV 1. All data is served from a server, this is just essentially a front end.
So far I've settled on these - wouldn't mind some critique. I see advice in the stickies for 8GB SSD's, but am unable to find anything under 32GB.
CPU: Celeron G530 $44 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/aqmzv9f
GPU: Gigabyte GT210 Low profile fanless $37 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/agz7vd4
MOBO: Foxconn H61S $50 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/a69rx69
SSD: Corsair 30GB Nova Series II $55 @ Newegg http://preview.tinyurl.com/7qexzur
RAM: 2GB Corsair 1066Mhz DDR3 $12 @ Newegg http://preview.tinyurl.com/aknjkep
OS: Openelec or XBMCbuntu
I'm struggling with finding a case and PSU that is small enough to fit behind a TV. I also am not sure if I need a CPU cooler. Some of the cases I've looked at say fanless. Is there a go to case in this situation? I do not want or need any optical drives.
I've looked at the M350, but do not see a strong enough power supply to go with this.
I've also looked at the Morex 557 Universal mini itx.
What about something like this? It has a 200W power supply http://preview.tinyurl.com/bcjtgby
Thanks, and sorry if these are dumb questions
So far I've settled on these - wouldn't mind some critique. I see advice in the stickies for 8GB SSD's, but am unable to find anything under 32GB.
CPU: Celeron G530 $44 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/aqmzv9f
GPU: Gigabyte GT210 Low profile fanless $37 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/agz7vd4
MOBO: Foxconn H61S $50 @ Amazon http://preview.tinyurl.com/a69rx69
SSD: Corsair 30GB Nova Series II $55 @ Newegg http://preview.tinyurl.com/7qexzur
RAM: 2GB Corsair 1066Mhz DDR3 $12 @ Newegg http://preview.tinyurl.com/aknjkep
OS: Openelec or XBMCbuntu
I'm struggling with finding a case and PSU that is small enough to fit behind a TV. I also am not sure if I need a CPU cooler. Some of the cases I've looked at say fanless. Is there a go to case in this situation? I do not want or need any optical drives.
I've looked at the M350, but do not see a strong enough power supply to go with this.
I've also looked at the Morex 557 Universal mini itx.
What about something like this? It has a 200W power supply http://preview.tinyurl.com/bcjtgby
Thanks, and sorry if these are dumb questions