Hi All,
I'm looking at putting together an HTPC, and using the stickies, and some information here, i've come up with two different builds i'm considering doing.
Both builds include the following:
SilverStone ML03B Case -- $59.23
OCZ 64 GB SSD -- $49.99
Corsair Memory 2 GB Module -- $13.89
PicoPSU 90w kit -- $59.99
Total for Combined Components: $183.10
Now for my two build options, which are different Mobo / CPU combos.
Option 1: AMD A4-3400 + Biostary Mobo = $129.98
Option 2: AMD E-350 on an ASUS Mobo = $127.99
The advantage of the E-350 is that it is fanless, and therefore virtually silent. It also has very low power consumption. Cannot do HD Netflix
The advantage of the A4-3400, is that in theory, it should be able to do HD Netflix, which would allow me to replace all of my current hardware under the T.V. with this one box.
Things I'm not sure of:
How loud is an A4 system? If it's so quiet, I don't care.. then.. I don't care... By definition..
Will the A4 in fact do HD Netflix?
Will the 90w PicoPSU be sufficient to power the A4? The A4 has a TDP of 65w.
How much power would a BlueRay player take, if I add it later? Does that throw me over the 90w limit with either system?
Any thoughts / Advice would be appreciated.
--Steve
I'm looking at putting together an HTPC, and using the stickies, and some information here, i've come up with two different builds i'm considering doing.
Both builds include the following:
SilverStone ML03B Case -- $59.23
OCZ 64 GB SSD -- $49.99
Corsair Memory 2 GB Module -- $13.89
PicoPSU 90w kit -- $59.99
Total for Combined Components: $183.10
Now for my two build options, which are different Mobo / CPU combos.
Option 1: AMD A4-3400 + Biostary Mobo = $129.98
Option 2: AMD E-350 on an ASUS Mobo = $127.99
The advantage of the E-350 is that it is fanless, and therefore virtually silent. It also has very low power consumption. Cannot do HD Netflix
The advantage of the A4-3400, is that in theory, it should be able to do HD Netflix, which would allow me to replace all of my current hardware under the T.V. with this one box.
Things I'm not sure of:
How loud is an A4 system? If it's so quiet, I don't care.. then.. I don't care... By definition..
Will the A4 in fact do HD Netflix?
Will the 90w PicoPSU be sufficient to power the A4? The A4 has a TDP of 65w.
How much power would a BlueRay player take, if I add it later? Does that throw me over the 90w limit with either system?
Any thoughts / Advice would be appreciated.
--Steve